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In a world where climate change, pollution, and overconsumption are dominating global headlines, the idea of sustainability can feel overwhelming. It’s often painted as something that requires drastic lifestyle changes, expensive products, or a complete overhaul of how we live. But the truth is, living sustainably doesn’t have to be difficult or costly, it starts with small, intentional choices we make every day.Think about your morning routine. Do you brush your teeth with the tap running? Grab a coffee in a disposable cup? Drive solo to work or class? Each of these moments offers an opportunity for change. Sustainability isn’t…
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Imagine opening your laptop for 30 minutes in the morning, spotting a perfect trading setup, and making a quick $10,000 before heading out to the beach. That’s the life of some day traders, and it could be yours, too, if you learn a few basic strategies and give yourself some time to practice.The trick isn’t guessing or luck; it’s knowing how to watch…
Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 895 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets fair, climate change expo, wildlife conference, startup festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival.Kalakriti Art Gallery in Hyderabad is a popular destination for art lovers and those seeking a different kind of creative boost. It is currently hosting two contrasting exhibitions titled Disappearing Echoes of the Isolated and Eternal Lotus.The first exhibition features surrealism art by Satadru Sovan Banduri, while the second exhibition is on the traditional pichwai style from Rajasthan. See our coverage of earlier exhibitions…
Hello,On sale: A Welsh island with a 19th-century fort.Situated three nautical miles off the coast of Pembrokeshire in west Wales, United Kingdom, the private island is home to a 19th-century fort. And it’s on sale for £3 million ($4 million), CNN reports.Highlights of the property include a helipad, a covered rooftop bar with a games room, and a sea-view office.The island could probably be the perfect retreat for some OpenAI employees, who are reportedly expected to receive bonuses worth millions. The payout is thanks to the demand for AI talent in the market.Next up: a public service announcement.Watch what you…
In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, self-care often becomes an afterthought, reduced to skincare routines or weekend naps. But across continents and centuries, cultures have embraced self-care not just as an indulgence, but as a sacred practice of restoration, reflection, and reconnection with oneself. From tea ceremonies in Japan to sweat lodges in Native American traditions, these rituals weren’t born out of trends; they evolved from deep wisdom, respect for nature, and the pursuit of balance.What’s fascinating is how diverse cultures interpret well-being. For some, it’s about stillness and mindfulness; for others, it’s about community, touch, or even…
Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 200th edition of the quiz, we present issues tackled by real-life entrepreneurs in their startup journeys. What would you do if you were in their shoes? At the end of the quiz, you will find out what the entrepreneurs and innovators themselves actually did. Would you do things differently?Check out YourStory’s Book Review section as well, with takeaways from over 355 titles on creativity and entrepreneurship, and our weekend PhotoSparks section on creativity in the arts.…
BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle, which offers contemporary jewellery under its flagship brand ‘BlueStone’, on Friday raised over Rs 693 crore from anchor investors days before its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription.Institutional investors that participated in the anchor book included Amansa Holdings SBI Life Insurance Company, Nippon India Mutual Fund (MF), Goldman Sachs, Aditya Birla SunLife MF, HDFC Life Insurance Co Ltd, Societe Generale, DSP India MF, PGIM India MF, Axis MF and Motilal Oswal MF, according to a circular uploaded on BSE’s website.As per the circular, the company allocated over 1.34 crore equity shares at Rs 517 apiece…
The government does not see any scope for making changes in the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 and may issue a detailed reply soon to explain issues raised by journalists and civil rights bodies, an official source said.Civil rights and journalists’ bodies on Wednesday expressed apprehension over the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, saying the provisions under it may fail the Right to Information (RTI) Act and end press freedom.”The (DPDP) Act has been passed by Parliament. Therefore no changes can be made now. Rules are being processed which can only be framed within the ambit of the…
Our days often pass in a blur—one task to the next, a dozen tabs open on our browser, phones buzzing with notifications, and minds replaying yesterday’s worries or racing toward tomorrow’s deadlines. In the chaos, we forget the simplest yet most powerful thing we can do: pause and be present.Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword reserved for yogis or monks. It’s a science-backed practice of anchoring yourself in the now. And in a world constantly competing for your attention, being present becomes a superpower.You don’t need an hour of meditation or a silent retreat in the Himalayas to be mindful. Just…
Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 895 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets fair, climate change expo, wildlife conference, startup festival, Diwali rangoli, and jazz festival.The Jio World Centre at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex hosts a popular art hub: the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). See our coverage of earlier exhibitions at NMACC here.The unique arts space is currently hosting the exhibition, Bhakti: Krishna’s Grace. It celebrates the transformative power of devotion and its lasting impact on landscapes, communities and culture. @media (max-width: 769px) { .thumbnailWrapper{ width:6.62rem !important;…