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03

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Julia Roberts became fascinated with Hinduism after seeing a photograph of an Indian saint: “I was so drawn to the picture…” |

Julia Roberts in the film Eat Pray Love (2010). Hollywood actor Julia Roberts' interest in Hinduism began with something she did not expect. It was a photograph she had seen. While promoting her film Eat Pray Love in 2010, Julia spoke about her connection with India and Hinduism during an interview with journalist George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America. The actor said her interest in the religion had started after she came across a photograph of Indian spiritual teacher Neem Karoli Baba.Stephanopoulos began by asking Roberts about India and noted that she was now practising Hinduism. Roberts responded, "Well, I…

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03

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Sundar Pichai: ‘It’s where I met my wife Anjali’: Sundar Pichai looks back at the IIT campus where his life began to take shape

Long before Sundar Pichai was running Google, he was a student at IIT Kharagpur, figuring out computers, staying up late to study and making friends on campus.And somewhere along the way, he also met Anjali - the woman who would later become his wife.As IIT Kharagpur celebrates its 75th anniversary, Pichai sent a message to his old campus and shared some of the memories he still carries with him. His career may have taken him from India to the top of one of the world's biggest tech companies, but some of his favourite memories are still tied to those college…

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02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Why do you keep attracting the same kind of people? 5 spiritual explanations

Different face. Different name. Somehow, the same story.You meet someone and think this time will be different. Then, slowly, a familiar dynamic starts taking shape. Maybe you are always the one making an effort. Maybe you keep ending up with people who need saving. Or perhaps you repeatedly find yourself waiting for someone to give you the clarity you deserve.After a while, it becomes difficult not to wonder: Why does this keep happening to me?The idea of “attracting” certain people is often used to explain these patterns, but it should not be taken literally. We cannot control who enters our…

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02

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Forgetting things too often? These everyday food combinations may support memory and brain health

Forgetting where you left your keys, struggling to recall a name or walking into a room and forgetting why you went there can happen to anyone. But while no food can magically “boost” memory overnight, research increasingly suggests that overall eating patterns can influence brain health and cognitive function. The National Institute on Aging says diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish and unsaturated fats are associated with better cognitive health, although researchers caution that the evidence is not strong enough to claim that any individual food can prevent memory loss or dementia. That means instead of…

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01

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Why are ambulances mostly white? The real reason behind their colour

We see them on busy roads, outside hospitals and sometimes rushing through traffic with their sirens on. Yet one detail about ambulances rarely makes us stop and think: why are so many of them white?It may look like a simple colour choice, but an ambulance is not designed quite like an ordinary vehicle. Its colour has to work alongside everything else on the vehicle, from medical symbols and reflective strips to the lights used during an emergency.Here are some of the practical reasons why white became such a familiar colour for ambulances.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)

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01

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Putting ice cubes in the dryer: Why people are trying this viral hack and how it may help reduce wrinkles in clothes

Pulling a wrinkled shirt out of a laundry pile with no time left to iron it is a genuinely familiar kind of panic, and it's exactly the problem behind one of the more unusual laundry trends making the rounds online. The method is almost absurdly simple: toss a handful of ice cubes into the dryer along with wrinkled clothes, run a short, hot cycle, and the wrinkles are supposed to noticeably relax by the time the cycle ends. It sounds like the kind of thing that couldn't possibly work, but there's genuine logic behind it, along with some real limits…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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10 baby names inspired by spring flowers

Flower-inspired baby names can offer more than a connection to a particular plant. They can evoke ideas of growth, renewal, colour and the arrival of a new season. Whether parents prefer a traditional floral name or a less obvious choice inspired by flowering trees and plants, spring provides plenty of natural inspiration. These names combine botanical associations with distinctive meanings and sounds, giving parents a range of options to consider when choosing a name that reflects the beauty and renewal of spring. (All Image Credits: Canva)

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Jaya Kishori Quotes: Quote of the day by Jaya Kishori: “Suddenly lose yourself, so that the one who came searching finds only you.”; What the motivational speaker advises on ‘giving up the mask’ and embracing who we really are

Photo: @iamjayakishori/ X Jaya Kishori is a motivational speaker and spiritual orator whose soulful lines have found a wide audience across social media. Her profound ideas often talk about love, self-discovery, and inner peace in simple language that is relatable to her audience online.She once talked about the idea of getting lost on purpose, and it has a far deeper meaning than you think.In a world that constantly pushes us to be found, there’s something quietly powerful about the idea of getting lost on purpose. Not lost in confusion, but lost in presence.Lost in the moment so completely that when…

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30

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Yash Home: Inside Toxic star Yash’s luxurious Bengaluru duplex: From a sacred Tulasi Katte to a stunning sofa, decor ideas worth stealing from his home

Away from the larger-than-life worlds of KGF and his recent film Toxic, Yash's Bengaluru home offers a glimpse of a much quieter, more personal side of the actor. Shared with his wife, actor Radhika Pandit, and their two children, Ayra and Yatharv, the duplex sits in North Bengaluru's upscale Prestige Golfshire, a 275-acre development set against the Nandi Hills with its own private lake and an 18-hole golf course. Designed by interior designer Saniya Sardhariya, who's spoken online about the couple's insistence on staying rooted in their heritage even within a thoroughly contemporary space, the home blends modern design with…

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29

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Who is Anima Anandkumar? Meet the Indian AI scientist who’s made it to TIME’s AI 100 list |

Anima Anandkumar has spent much of her career trying to bring two worlds closer together: artificial intelligence and science.Now, that work has earned her a spot on TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people in AI. The Indian-born scientist has worked on using AI to tackle some seriously complex problems, from predicting the weather and understanding nuclear fusion to developing medicines and exploring quantum technology.Following the recognition, Anandkumar shared the news on X, saying she was honoured to be included. She also pointed out that bringing AI and science together has been the focus of her work for the…

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