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51 Times One Bit Of Gossip Managed To Take Over An Entire Community

Whether we admit it or not, something about the drama in other people’s lives is fascinating. It gives us a peek into their quirks and the unwritten rules about their lives, as if we are watching a soap opera storyline unfold in real life. Here are some examples, as shared…

Bored Panda · Oct 23

7 Emotional Changes Before a Man Says “I Love You”

He texts you every day, remembers the little things you tell him, and makes time for you even when life gets busy. Yet, when it comes to saying three simple words, he stays silent. If you have ever wondered why a man can act deeply attached without saying “I love…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

“DiWHY”: 80 Hilarious DIY Projects That Might Make You Raise Your Eyebrows (New Pics)

Doing arts and crafts projects can be a wonderful, relaxing way to spend your time. Whether that’s knitting a sweater or painting a portrait of your cat, there’s something beautiful about creating something that has a handmade touch. But just because a project or craft can be DIY-ed doesn’t necessarily…

Bored Panda · Oct 23

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How Maa Uchchaith Bhagwati Turned Kalidasa Into a Poet

What if the person everyone mocked became one of India's greatest poets through a single act of devotion? In Uchchaith, near Benipatti in Bihar's Madhubani district, a popular legend connects Maa Uchchaith Bhagwati with the extraordinary transformation of Kalidasa. According to the story, Kalidasa was once known for his lack…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

‘A form of anti-status status’ – how much would you pay for a plain tote bag?

The ubiquitous carrier has been given a four-figure makeover. But why has an everyday bag associated with running errands and US supermarkets become so aspirational?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

5 Akbar-Birbal Lessons on Testing Any Claim Before You Pay for It

Birbal was not a sceptic. He believed people, after he had given them a single, specific chance to prove themselves right. That distinction, small as it sounds, is the whole lesson buried inside the Akbar-Birbal corpus. The stories are not about clever put-downs. They are a field manual for separating…

Times Life · Oct 23

81 Random “Pics That Go Hard” That Might Make You Laugh (New Pics)

Some photos just go way too hard for absolutely no reason. Whether it's a hilarious image of a cat that appears to be driving a car or a photo that was unintentionally captured at the perfect moment, there's something so satisfying about these pics. And if you're in the mood…

Bored Panda · Oct 23

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54 Hilarious Photos Of Angry Birds Showing Just How Mean They Can Be (New Pics)

We love birdwatching—and we’re always happy to see the wide variety of birds flapping through the skies of our neighborhood. While we’re on pretty good terms with the local crows, sparrows, and (most) pigeons, some of the feathered fauna is less than polite. And don’t even get us started on…

Bored Panda · Oct 23

Why Is Shukra Pradosh Vrat So Special for Married Women?

Can a fast dedicated to Lord Shiva hold a special meaning for love, marriage, and prosperity? In Hindu tradition, Shukra Pradosh Vrat is observed when Trayodashi Tithi coincides with Pradosh Kaal on a Friday. This sacred observance combines the evening worship of Lord Shiva with the traditional associations of Friday…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

I feel completely fantastic after two years sober, says ‘lucky’ Andrew Lloyd Webber

THE TALK SHOW: In a wide-ranging interview with The Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig, the world’s most famous musical composer talks about alcoholism, the death of his son and why he still feels ‘fantastically lucky’

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for chocolate and pumpkin spice choux buns

I like to get pumpkin into everything – including dessert – at this time of year

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Dua Lipa on her desert island reads: ‘I gift that book a lot’

BOOKS: How does a global pop superstar have time to read so many books? Ahead of curating the London Literature Festival, the singer and founder of the Service95 Book Club shares her tips for reading more – and tells Ellie Harrison what’s next on her list

The Independent UK · Oct 23

The African Catfish Is Banned in India. It's Still Spreading Through Our Rivers.

In 2000, the Government of India banned the import and farming of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, after ecologists flagged what it does to freshwater ecosystems. The fish is still here. It is in the Yamuna, in Kerala's backwaters, in wetlands across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and in farm ponds…

Times Life · Oct 23

How Lantana Camara Is Quietly Destroying India's Tiger Reserves

Lantana camara produces a berry that looks edible, smells faintly sweet, and is mildly toxic to most mammals. That detail captures the plant's entire strategy: it offers just enough to get dispersed, and then it poisons the competition. Brought to India by the British as a hedge ornamental in the…

Times Life · Oct 23

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MyLifeXP · Oct 23

Does Goddess Lakshmi Really Visit Your Home on Diwali?

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most celebrated festivals in Hinduism. Known as the festival of lights, it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. Every year, families clean their homes, decorate entrances with rangoli, light earthen diyas, and perform…

Times Life · Oct 23

How Canals, Walls and Fences Split Animal Populations Without Killing One

A tiger can survive a bullet wound. What it cannot always survive is a canal it will not cross. Linear infrastructure, canals, highway medians, border fences, railway embankments, irrigation channels, does not kill animals in the way a snare or a speeding truck does. It works more slowly, and the…

Times Life · Oct 23

7 Things to Put in Writing Before Any Home Repair Work Begins in India

The contractor seems trustworthy. He quotes a fair price, shakes hands, and says he will start Monday. In India, most home repair work still runs on exactly this, a conversation, a handshake, and a shared assumption that things will work out. They often do not. Chanakya wrote in the Arthashastra…

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Experience: I’ve climbed Mount Everest 20 times

In 1996 doctors told me I wouldn’t walk again unaided, but in 2022 I took the record for the most Everest summits by a non-Sherpa

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Times Life · Oct 23

5 Questions That Expose a Padded Quotation From an Indian Service Provider

The padded quotation relies on one thing: the customer's reluctance to appear cheap or ignorant. A service provider in India, whether a plumber, a carpenter, an AC technician, or an interior painter, will rarely lie outright. They will simply omit the details that would let you compare. These five questions…

AAP · Oct 23

Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

It's been more than two years since The Australian Ballet has performed at its traditional home, and it's finally returning with The Nutcracker.

Times Life · Oct 23

What Happens to a Girl Who Is Called Sharp Looking Instead of Beautiful

The first time someone called you sharp looking, you probably smiled and said thank you. You filed it somewhere between a compliment and a consolation prize, not sure which shelf it belonged on. You were not wrong to hesitate. The Compliment That Keeps Its DistanceSharp. Striking. Interesting face. Strong features.…

Times Life · Oct 23

When They Said You Look Like Your Father's Side

The comment usually came from an aunt, or a neighbour who had known your mother since before you existed. Said with a kind of finality, as if the case were settled. You take after your father's side. Sometimes it meant your nose. Sometimes your complexion, the width of your jaw,…

Times Life · Oct 23

Why Your Mother Still Tells You to Comb Your Hair

She clocks it the moment you walk in. Before the hug, before the tea, before she asks about the drive, her eyes go to your hair. Then comes the line, delivered in the same tone she used when you were seven: comb your hair. You are thirty-one. You have a…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

How Kunti’s Selfless Service Changed the Kuru Dynasty

Why did Sage Durvasa give a young princess a secret mantra that would later shape the future of the Mahabharata? The answer lies in an act of selfless service and a crisis that had not yet arrived. Before Kunti became the mother of the Pandavas, she was Pritha, a princess…

Times Life · Oct 23

Vidura's Place in the Palace Is a Role Every Indian Family Knows

He ate in the palace. He slept under its roof. His counsel shaped wars, saved lives, and went completely unheeded. Vidura was the wisest man in Hastinapura and also, by the logic of the household, the one whose word carried the least weight when it mattered most. That particular combination,…

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