Fun fact: Over 487 million Indians use WhatsApp—making it not only the most-used messaging app in the country but, unofficially, one of the largest “classrooms” for unverified facts. You’ve probably heard of “WhatsApp University.” It’s not a real university, of course—but it might as well be. Every day, millions of Indians receive “forwards” packed with …
Fun fact: India produces the highest number of films in the world each year, yet for decades, “artist” remained a euphemism for “unemployed” in many Indian homes. For years, Indian parents asked their children a version of the same question: “Arts leke kya karega?” (“What will you do with Arts?”) The Arts stream—be it humanities, …
Fun fact: Over half of India’s population is under the age of 30, making it one of the youngest countries in the world—but also one caught in one of the oldest cultural identity debates. If you’re young and Indian today, chances are you’ve been asked why you don’t touch elders’ feet, why you speak better …
Fun fact: Earth has survived five mass extinctions in its 4.5-billion-year history—and it’s still spinning. For decades, we’ve been bombarded with slogans like “Save the Earth” and “Protect the Planet.” But here’s a provocative thought: the Earth doesn’t need saving—we do. The Earth has been through ice ages, asteroid collisions, and continental drift. It’s not …
Fun fact: The French spend more than twice as long eating meals as Americans do—over two hours a day! In our race against time, we’ve started treating food like petrol—fuel to keep the engine running. But have we forgotten that food is more than just sustenance? Is it culture, memory, pleasure, and connection? Welcome to …
Fun fact: If you have a pacemaker, a cochlear implant, or even a Fitbit, you’re technically a cyborg. Sounds like science fiction? It’s not. Welcome to the era where machines aren’t just helping us—they’re becoming part of us. In the 21st century, the line between biology and technology is blurring faster than we ever imagined. …
Fun Fact: In Denmark, over 8% of the population lives in co-housing communities—a model now inspiring a global revival of community-centric living. Remember when neighbours borrowed sugar, not silently ignored each other in the lift? The idea of community used to be more than a WhatsApp group—it was a way of life. Today, in an …
Fun Fact: Emotional trauma doesn’t just live in your head—it may be coded in your cells. Have you ever felt like your body “remembers” something long after your mind has moved on? Maybe it’s a racing heart when you hear raised voices, or a stomach that clenches at the scent of antiseptic. For decades, trauma …
Fun Fact: Just 90 minutes of walking in nature can reduce activity in the part of your brain linked to depression. In an age where screens dominate our attention and concrete defines our surroundings, the idea that a simple walk in the woods can literally rewire your brain may sound far-fetched. But the science is …
Fun Fact: Your brain creates new neural connections every day—even in your 80s! When we hear the word “plastic,” we think of something synthetic and unchanging. Ironically, when we talk about “brain plasticity,” we’re talking about one of the most dynamic, ever-evolving systems known to humanity—your brain. “Brain Plasticity: How Your Mind Can Heal, Adapt, …
