Perfectionists have high standards for themselves and for others. In an office environment, as employees, they take their responsibilities seriously and never complete any task or project without double-checking even the minutest detail to ensure that it is perfect. They can be irritating to others, too, because they expect the same perfection from their co-workers. When a perfectionist who has been amazing on the job decides that they want to […]

Angelique Kerber won her first Wimbledon championship by stopping Serena Williams’ bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. Kerber played cleanly as can be, covering the court so well and picking her spots for big shots, in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Williams in Saturday’s final. It is the 30-year-old Kerber’s third Grand Slam title. She also beat Williams in the Australian Open final in 2016, then won that […]

As Twitter began sanitising its platform by removing inactive and locked accounts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lost nearly 300,000 followers while Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi lost over 17,000 followers. The number of PM Modi’s followers went down to 43.1 million from 43.4 million. According to SocialBlade.com that tracks the number of Twitter followers on a daily basis, Modi’s personal Twitter handle (@narendramodi) lost 2,84,746 followers. The official […]

Have you been shouted at by your mother for keeping your nails too long? Me too! I have no clue how to escape that bubble where my mom keeps a check on me for every tiny thing, even my nails. Anyhow, well that holds true for most of us, it doesn’t fit the case of Shridhar. Shridhar Chillal, an octogenarian from India, will finally perform an ordinary chore that he […]

SOCIAL MEDIA. A word unheard about a few years back. But today its one of the most amazing platforms in the world to connect with people all around the globe. A decade back did we all humans think that a we would be able to connect with our families, friends, foes all around the globe within a few seconds. What an astounding transition in technology we wonder has happened. It’s […]

The Mayans considered chocolate as ‘food of the gods’, and reading some of its health benefits on World Chocolate Day may make you believe it too. But before you tear open that pack of M&M’s, allow us to clarify that we are talking specifically about dark chocolate here. Packed with anti-oxidants, minerals, polyphenols and flavonoids, dark chocolate can almost be classified as a superfood when consumed in moderation. But how […]

Rainy season does not only bring in some respite from the sweltering heat, but also brings along the risk of weakened digestion, allergies and food-borne diseases. The urge to binge on fried snacks from outside can become a nightmare during this time. Adding to this, the humidity levels take a toll on overall health. High humidity levels reduce the capability of the body to digest at its lowest, which is […]

The Indian Hockey Team, lost 1-1- (1-3), to World No 1, and defending champions, Australia, in the Champions Trophy Final, in Breda. The Hindustan Times reports that it was the 15th victory in the tournament for the Aussies, while our boys had to settle for silver. The match report gives a blow-by-blow account of the excitement, and there are places where our team has matched the pace, possession, and skill […]

While some of us can naturally maintain a relatively high constant level of motivation, others find it more difficult. This is actually a normal fact of life. After all, the beauty and richness of life is in our attempt to reconcile and manage our different states. Here are a few simple things you can use to motivate yourself on a daily basis: 1. The habit of accomplishing one single task […]

Indians love to don beautifully designed pieces of jewels. Two Indian jewellers have set the Guinness World Record with creating a glittering 18 karat rose gold lotus shaped ring containing as many as 6,690 diamonds. Yes, before your eyes begin to pop out, do take a look at the ring video below. According to Guinnessworldrecords.com, Surat-based jewellers Vishal Agarwal and Khushbu Agarwal have designed this intricate structure using 48 individual […]