The Times of India

Lighting up your home doesn't have to drain your wallet or require a designer's touch. Everyone imagines walking into a room where every glow of the chandelier and lights tells a story.DIY chandeliers are that magic trick, they change everyday junk into mind-blowing centerpieces that make guests ask, "Wait, you made that?"You can make one for yourself and amp up your space, too. It won't cost muc…

Pope Leo XIV has become an internet style sensation after a documentary clip showed him wearing crisp white Nike trainers with his papal cassock. This unexpected fashion choice, dubbed "Holy Drip," has sparked widespread online discussion and praise for its modern, approachable image, contrasting with traditional papal attire.

In every society, people are often divided by wealth, status, profession or access to opportunities. Some are successful and powerful; others are cons.

A 5-year-old Indonesian girl, Azkiya Nabila Limbong, charmed the internet with her cheerful demeanor after being found wandering alone on a highway. She was reunited with her parents after a viral video of her dancing and saluting at the police station reached them. Azkiya had left home to go to the market without waiting for her mother.

Weekends should be for chilling with family, Netflix binges, or balcony chai, not buried in chores that steal your joy.We have all been there, scrubbing floors on Saturday morning after a long week, feeling robbed of rest. But with smart planning and smart tips, if we dedicate 10-15 mins to our daily chores every day, Sundays and Saturdays become sacred free time.Here are some of the daily chores…

Love rarely dies in a single blow. More often, it’s worn down by small, repeated habits that quietly chip away at trust, safety, and emotional connection. These “slow‑burn” behaviours can feel minor on their own, but over time they accumulate like a tangle, slowly tightening around the relationship until it becomes hard to breathe. Recognising these patterns early—criticism, score‑keeping, resent…

Love isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Some of us love like a slow-burning candle, others like a firework, and some like a sturdy old oak tree that’s seen a few storms. This isn't a clinical exam; it’s more of an emotional check.Take a quick look at the four hearts above. Don’t overanalyze the pixels—just pick the one that feels like it’s speaking your language.Your gut instinct usually knows …

A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures.

The northeastern part of India has slowly begun to establish itself as a potential destination for real estate investments because of infrastructure development, improved connectivity and urban demand. Property prices in the cities in this area have been rising steadily, drawing in both investors and buyers.

Summer's here, and with it comes those sneaky rats invading homes, instantly making cozy spaces- nightmares.Spotting a rat can send people into panic mode, running, jumping everywhere. Their unsettling shadows at night, chewed packets in the kitchen, and that nagging worry about diseases like leptospirosis or hantavirus keep everyone on guard with an urge to chuck them out of the house, especiall…

Some quotes are relevant no matter how much the world changes. One of the most powerful reflections came from the Russian novelist and philosopher Fyo.

A Hyderabad-based PSS Trust initiative is providing educational support to children from economically weaker backgrounds, helping them overcome financial barriers and social challenges that lead to school dropouts. The trust's efforts, inspired by personal experience, now include financial aid, transport, and academic guidance, enabling over 1,100 children to pursue education, even utilizing unco…

A Delhi-based CEO, Rajat Grover, has introduced a 'parental perk' offering employees a ₹10,000 reimbursement and fully paid leave for a three-day vacation with their parents. This initiative encourages employees to reciprocate the sacrifices their parents made, allowing them to fulfill long-held desires and spend quality time together.

Not because something dramatic has happened, but because time has a way of making simple questions feel like luxuries. Here are eight questions worth asking while there is still space for the answers.

The poet, philosopher and Nobel-prize winner Rabindranath Tagore has written a line that quietly redefines what love is like at its purest: “Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom.”It sounds simple at first glance. But if you sit with it for a moment, it starts to feel like an emotional compass, a gentle guide of how love should move, not just in grand gestures but in everyday choices.…