If the thought of donating blood gives you jitters, it’s probably because of the myths attached to it than your fear. But here’s to no more falling-for-the-myths. Celebrating World Blood Donor Day today, we got in touch with Dr Shaheen Shikh, General Physician, Healthenablr India Pvt Ltd. to understand the myths that have been refuted by medicine. Here are six myths busted for you!  Myth: It is dangerous to take […]

Going back a few years I was lucky enough to be part of a very successful business. At the time, everyone told me that I was successful and living a dream life. While the money, cars, clothes, and nightclubs may have made others think I was successful, I felt I was anything but successful. I was low on energy, depressed, anxious, and uninspired. As I recently reflected back on this […]

Florida: The armed assailant who opened fire in a popular gay club in Orlando state of the US early on Sunday in which several people were injured has been shot dead, claims police. According to the Orlando mayor, atleast 50 people were killed and 53 injured transported to nearby hospitals. The attack left at least 50 people dead, making it the worst mass shooting in American history. Authorities were investigating […]

What does being creative mean? How does it feel? What do creative people do differently? Do they have a different ‘wiring’? Much to the dismay of creatively actualized people, in my opinion, the answer is a big no. They are not different or special, everyone is creative. The only difference is that some people don’t tap into their creative side or allow its expression as the human brain is designed […]

Romance seeps in effortlessly, when we spot a red rose in its full youth. But did you know that the deeply captivating flower that flirts with your emotions in just one look has 35 million-year-old history? Yes, if fossil evidence is to be believed, rose is that old. The undying symbolism it holds for love and passion was sacred to a number of goddesses including Isis, Aphrodite, and Venus, which […]

Earth without humans. We’ve probably all thought about it at one time or another. And thanks to recent trends towards the post-apocalyptic, particularly in Hollywood, we have the iconic images that give us an inkling of the aftermath. But how exactly would this formidable but hypothetical future unfold? Now, a video traces the timeline of this future, beginning with the minutiae of the first hours and days after humans disappear, […]

Do you at times feel a lack of self-motivation? We all do go through such a phase in life, but it is important to sail smoothly across the shore. Right? So, today we will share this video, which was published on YouTube by Asap THOUGHT. These guys list out 8 simple ways of staying motivated in life—check it out for a cool after-thought!

In recent months, three environmental catastrophes have forced their way into the national consciousness. The fires in Uttarakhand destroyed thousands of hectares of valuable forests. The ongoing drought in Maharashtra, Bundelkhand and other parts of India, has deprived tens of millions of farmers of irrigation and potable drinking water. The alarmingly high levels of air pollution in our cities are taking a colossal toll on human health. A study last […]

14 years after a mob of nearly 20,000 attacked Gulbarg society in Ahmedabad killing 69 people, including former Congress lawmaker Ehsan Jafri, 24 people were convicted today. Bipin Patel, a BJP corporator, is among 36 people who have been acquitted. Here are the 10 latest developments in this story: The Ahmedabad court will sentence those convicted today on June 6. Eleven have been convicted for murder and 13 for lesser […]

As per a report in The Indian Express, a proposal by an NGO has been floated to mark the birth anniversary of ancient sage Adi Sankaracharya. The NGO was floated by Navodayam, founded by senior RSS member P Parmeshvar, and Faith Foundation, linked to RSS members. The idea was reportedly mooted at an event some time back, which had Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma as the chief guest. […]