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Japan’s Human-Sized Fridge Climate change is real and this story is one of the examples. The summer temperatures have reached dangerous extremes in most parts of the world. Travellers are increasingly changing not just where they go, but how they travel. Recently we read stories on how scorching summers forced several famous attractions to alter…

In Japan, rice isn’t just grown for consumption; it is also grown to create art. The fields in the country serve as a blank canvas for the creative farmers who use them to create characters including Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro and the French emperor, they have created it all.The colours are all different and the varieties…

This tech professional says watch for these 3 signs Career conversations have changed a lot over the past few years. Instead of asking only how much a job pays, many professionals are also thinking about whether they still see a future in their current role. Social media is full of discussions around knowing when to…

For centuries, people debated bird migration, lacking concrete evidence for their theories. A wounded stork found in Germany in 1822 accidentally settled this long-standing debate. This bird carried a spear from tropical wood, indicating its long journey from Africa. The “Pfeilstorch” became a key exhibit, proving seasonal bird movements across continents. Similar cases of birds…

Central Railway announces 246 Ganpati Special trains One of the most-awaited Hindu festivals is almost here and travellers must already be planning to head to Maharashtra’s Konkan region for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. In a bid to manage the annual festive rush, Central Railway has announced 246 Ganpati Special train services. The news comes as a…

Turned Away Despite a Confirmed Booking Imagine planning a perfect holiday. From train tickets to hotel booking, everything sorted months before. But arriving at the property and denied the stay despite having a confirmed booking is something you didn’t plan for. Now this is not an imaginary story but a real incident. A Gurgaon resident…

Photo credits: Instagram/@abrokecollegekid Every parent wants to give their child the best opportunities in life. But what happens when dreams cost more than a family’s monthly income? For many parents, the hardest part is not encouraging talent- it is finding the money to keep that talent alive.India has become one of the world’s biggest chess…

How Nandan Nilekani won the quiz but ‘lost his heart’ to his wife Rohini while representing IIT Bombay (Photo: givingpledge.org) Nilekani is the co-founder and non-executive chairman of Infosys and is renowned for being the former chairman and the architect of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)- the Aadhaar System.But beyond the headlines about…

House of the Dragon, the HBO fantasy drama created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, returns for its third season as a direct prequel to Game of Thrones. Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, it chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Season 3 premiered on June 21, 2026…

Spiritual leader and meditation master Gauranga Das recently shared some very insightful thoughts on LinkedIn. In his post, he discussed Draupadi, one of the central Mahabharata characters, and her ability to teach modern-day corporate leaders important lessons about self-respect, strength, and clarity. What we can learn from Draupadi Describing her strength, he wrote, “A woman…