This beach in Japan has sand shaped like tiny stars; the fascinating mystery behind Okinawa’s natural wonder

Stars are typically associated with the sky and are known for their mysterious sparkle. Even though science has provided enough explanations for their twinkle, they are still fascinating. The star shape appears in a few other forms on Earth, such as star fruit and starfish. Surprisingly, there are a few beaches in southern Japan where…

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This temple has chanted ‘Shri Ram, Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram’ non-stop since 1964

Bala Hanuman Mandir, Jamnagar (Image Credit: ourtemples.info) Jamnagar in Gujarat became famous for a high-class wedding recently, with the presence of Indian and global celebrities. But, it should be known for this pristine site that holds devotional contributions from thousands of people. You may have attended a number of religious chantings and devotional singing sessions,…

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‘I am disgusted that I even have to point out unsafe areas’: How a 20-year-old MIT student used AI and crime data to map potentially unsafe areas for women in Delhi

Raj Gomani analysed NCRB data, offender profiles and factors such as lighting and isolation to identify potential crime hotspots in Delhi. A 20-year-old college student has used publicly available crime data and artificial intelligence to map areas in Delhi where women may face higher safety risks. Raj Gomani, a third-year student at Manipal Institute of…

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Psychology says children may copy a classmate they don’t even like; here’s why it happens

Sometimes, children pick up behaviours because they are observing what happens in their social environment, A child comes home from school complaining about a classmate. They say the other child is bossy, refuses to share or keeps breaking classroom rules. Yet, a few days later, the parent notices something unexpected. Their child has started using…

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Oscar Wilde Quotes: Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame”

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame” Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright, born in Dublin. He became one of the most popular wits and critics of Victorian London. Best known for his novel The Picture…

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Japan once let women rent a handsome man to cry with when life got too stressed; the unusual ‘handsome weeping boys’ that made headlines

Ikemeso Danshi, Japan (Image Credit: Canva) Japan is living ahead of time, like in all the senses. Feeling heartbroken, stressed or simply overwhelmed? The country offers an unusual solution for this too; hire a handsome man, put on something sad and let the tears flow on his shoulder. In a city known for its neon-lit…

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Madurai influencer asks for Diwali sweets, gets fake COD orders for TVs, fridges and phones worth lakhs in return; pleads, “Please stop…”

Instagram/@veeramani_official91 A Madurai-based social media influencer’s request for a box of Diwali sweets has turned into an ordeal involving unwanted cash-on-delivery (COD) orders for expensive electronic goods, repeated visits by delivery workers and calls from strangers. Veeramani, known for his humorous videos and use of local slang, shared his phone number and home address online…

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Planning your next trip? 5 things Indian travellers should know before travelling

5 things Indian travellers should know before travelling Planning a trip often means saving Instagram reels, shortlisting hotels and making a list of places to visit. But the little details that get overlooked before departure can sometimes cause the biggest headaches once you arrive.Whether you are planning a domestic holiday or travelling abroad, a few…

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