No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellersEscape to the untouched wilderness of Ayeo Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a hidden gem in the Himalayas. This scenic trekking destination off...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'One who has seen the ocean thinks nothing of...'-A timeless lesson about experience and perspectiveA Chinese proverb teaches that seeing the ocean makes rivers seem insignificant. This highlights how life experiences change our perspectiv...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who kept measuring the river never…’ The ancient warning that could change how you chase success foreverChinese Proverb of the Day: The Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about courage and achievement: preparation has value, b...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The flower has intentions, but the water has no feeling...'- A timeless lesson about unreturned feelings and life’s uncertaintiesA Chinese proverb, 'The flower has intentions, but the water has no feeling,' offers wisdom on unreturned affection. It uses nature's image...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Brad Pitt: 'Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed...' - A life lesson about appreciating the present moment by the Fight Club actorHollywood star Brad Pitt's quote highlights life's fleeting beauty. He suggests that our moments are precious because they are temporary. T...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Somvati Amavasya 2026 date: Is it on June 14 or 15? Check fasting do's and don'ts, holy dip, charity shubh muhuratSomvati Amavasya 2026 Mein Kab Hai: Somvati Amavasya in June 2026 falls on Monday, June 15. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to worshi...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan's co-star left Kashmir as a child, sold kites, and lived in a Mumbai chawl. He survived on Rs 30 a day. Now, he is a famous actor and authorManav Kaul's journey from a displaced childhood in Kashmir to selling kites and swimming competitively in Madhya Pradesh, eventually leadin...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering...' Sometimes fear of making a choice can be much more painful than the decision itself, explained by The Alchemist writerPaulo Coelho's quote of the day reflects the emotional burden of uncertainty that many people experience in relationships, careers, and maj...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
African Proverb of the Day: 'The rain does not recognize anyone as a friend...' – Inspiring lessons on equality, humility, change, and why nature treats everyone the sameAn African proverb reveals that rain, like life's forces, touches everyone equally, regardless of status. This wisdom underscores the impor...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
African proverb of the day: 'Let your love be like the misty rain, coming softly but...' - thought-provoking life lessons on love, building lasting relationships, romance, lasting affection and how you should treat your partnerAfrican proverb of the day: Genuine love, like misty rain, quietly transforms relationships through consistent acts of kindness, patience, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Wednesday Motivation quote by Mark Twain: 'The man with a new idea is a crank until the...'Mark Twain's most famous novels, 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', are considered classics of American l...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
African proverb of the day: 'An old man marrying a young lady is like buying a book...' Life lessons by Nubian proverb on marriage, love, relationships, age gap, life journey, commitment, and why one should tie knot after due considerationAfrican proverb of the day highlights the challenges that can arise when people at very different stages of life enter a marriage. This Nub...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
African proverb of the day: 'The woman who drinks from many rivers in her youth will...' Life lessons from Kenyan proverb on desire, habits, relationships, love, human nature, experience, contentment and why sometimes living a mundane life can become impossibleAfrican proverb of the day highlights how life experiences, desire, habits, relationships, love, human nature, experience and contentment s...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Native American Proverb of the Day: 'Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your...'-Life lessons on emotional healing, inner strength, vulnerability, and why tears can become a path to peaceA Native American proverb reveals that tears are not a sign of weakness but a natural release for sorrowful thoughts. Embracing this wisdom...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Heraclitus: “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the...” Learn the timeless wisdom from the ancient philosopher who revealed why change, growth, self-discovery, and human evolution shape every life journeyQuote of the Day: Heraclitus reminds us that change is the only constant in life. Instead of fearing change, we should embrace it. New oppo...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST