Not every home has a humidifier, and not every family wants to run one every night. Some parents are cautious about adding too many gadgets to a child’s room. A bucket of water offers a simple, familiar alternative. It does not need electricity, it does not make noise, and it does not require settings, filters…
Starfish or sea stars also survive without a brain. They have no head, but they do have a nerve ring and nerves extending into each arm, which help them move and respond to their surroundings. Some species can even regenerate a lost arm, and in certain cases, grow an entirely new sea star from part…
These may seem obvious, yet they are often left within arm’s reach of the burner. That is exactly why they should be stored elsewhere. If children are around, keeping them near the stove adds another layer of risk. Fire-starting tools should never sit beside the fire itself. Wooden spatulas and chopping boards Wood is useful…
In India, childhood does not arrive in one single shape. A child growing up in a village and a child growing up in a city may share the same country, the same festivals, the same family names, even the same worries. But the rhythm of their lives can feel worlds apart. One grows up with…
Verandahs functioned as a buffer between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering shade and a place for social interaction. These semi-open areas helped regulate temperature and encouraged community living. Today, balconies, sit-outs, and shaded decks are inspired by traditional verandahs, blending comfort with climate-responsive design. The emergence of Indian traditional design elements also indicates an increasing…
Puliyodarai, the deeply flavoured tamarind rice served in many South Indian temples, has origins linked to ancient Vaishnav temple traditions. Made with tamarind paste, sesame oil, curry leaves, peanuts, mustard seeds, and spice blends, the dish was ideal for temple distribution because it stayed fresh for long periods in hot weather. In temples such as…
Image Credit: Getty Images George Bernard Shaw was one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1856 in Dublin, Ireland, he became a leading playwright, critic, and social commentator whose works challenged conventional thinking and inspired intellectual debate. Shaw was awarded the Nobel Prize in…
Hair growth is dictated by the biological clock within hair follicles, which cycle through growth and rest phases. Image Credit: Gemini Have you ever thought about how the hair on your head can reach your waist, while hair in your arms appears to have a constant plateau? This question has been on the mind of…
Stewart Butterfield extracted a small team chat system from a failed game. Image credit – Wikimedia The case of Stewart Butterfield and his colleagues shows how failure can become the foundation for success. In 2012, Butterfield’s multiplayer online game, Glitch, failed. However, instead of shutting off its lights, Butterfield and his colleagues understood that the…
Photo: Archaeo – Histories/ X Ever looked at a piece of art that had you stop for a second? Optical illusions aren’t just modern internet tricks; humans have been obsessed with them for centuries, it seems.One of the coolest examples on the planet is hidden in the Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu. It’s a 900-year-old…