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At 89, she’s selling bracelets on Mumbai locals and her reason will leave you teary-eyed

When we’re busy complaining about being tired or fed up with work, stories like this one quietly hit you in the gut. A video doing the rounds online shows an 89-year-old woman selling handmade bracelets on Mumbai local trains. No drama, no fuss. Just her, moving through crowded coaches with…

Times Life · Feb 4

7 Ancient Shiva Temples Where Devotees Are Not Allowed to Touch the Shivling

ॐ नमः शिवाय। न स्पर्शेन न मन्त्रेण, भावेन तु प्रसीदति। Shiva is known as the most accessible of gods. He lives in cremation grounds, wears ash, listens to the broken, and blesses without conditions. And yet, across India, there are ancient Shiva temples where devotees are clearly instructed not to…

Times Life · Feb 4

5 Temples That Keep the Ramayana Alive Even Today

The Ramayana has never lived only in verses or manuscripts. It has lived in footsteps, in rivers crossed, in forests remembered, and in temples where lamps are still lit every morning. Long before it became a story we read, it was a journey people believed in, walked through, and passed…

Times Life · Feb 4

A “Normal” Headache That Should Raise Alarm

Most of us do not think twice whenever we get a headache. For us it's completely normal and we blame it for our long hectic days, bad sleep or not drinking enough water. We take pills, take some rest and when it gets a little better we again start our…

Times Life · Feb 4

6 Evening Snacks That Are Actually Good For Your Health

Snacking is a daily habit in Indian households, whether it is a mid morning craving, evening hunger, or late night munching. The problem is not snacking itself but the kind of snacks we choose. Deep fried and processed options dominate the market, yet Indian kitchens have always had nutritious snack…

Times Life · Feb 4

What Science Knows About the 2013 Floods, And What It Doesn’t About Kedarnath

In June 2013, Uttarakhand witnessed destruction on a scale that reshaped both geography and memory. Days of relentless rain triggered cloudbursts, landslides, and a sudden glacial lake outburst that sent a violent mix of water, rock, ice, and debris racing through the Mandakini valley. Entire settlements vanished. Roads and bridges…

Times Life · Feb 4

Pigeon builds nest for a newborn kitten; viral video proves kindness has no boundaries

Kindness has no boundaries. Not just in the human world, but in the animal and bird world too. A video, which is making the rounds on social media, clearly proves that even birds and animals can set new BFF goals. Have a look at the heartwarming video. In the video…

Times Life · Feb 4

5 Healthy Steamed Indian Breakfasts for Energy and Fitness

Many of us may have heard the common saying that breakfast is the most crucial meal in a day. In today’s past-paced environment, numerous individuals are not providing breakfast the importance that it deserves. However, in India, breakfast is very closely linked to our traditions and we have a plethora…

Times Life · Feb 4

The Forgotten Birth of Ganesha: A Curse Even Gods Don’t Talk About

In Hindu mythology, birth stories are not just origins. They define the essence of a deity. Rama’s birth explains dharma, Krishna’s birth explains divine play, and Ganesha’s birth explains paradox. Created by Goddess Parvati, beheaded by Lord Shiva, and revived with the head of an elephant, Ganesha’s very existence holds…

Times Life · Feb 4

These 5 Simple Exercises Beat Weights After 55

Muscle loss with age is possible. If you are over 55 and your legs start feeling weak, you are not alone. People at this age suffer a lot because of this pain. This happens naturally because of age. But many people do not get the point that lifting heavy weights…

Times Life · Feb 4