Suganyalakshmi M.
Suganya joined the Brightside team in 2025. Her background in fashion makes her an expert of styling articles along with other trending topics. When she's not hunting for the latest trending topic to write about, you can find her on the yoga mat or sipping a coffee at the cosiest coffeeshop in her city.

10+ Times Solo Trips Took a Wild Turn

10+ Times Solo Trips Took a Wild Turn
Curiosities
7 hours ago

Solo trips are often planned as peaceful escapes or chances to explore the world at one’s own pace. But travel doesn’t always follow the itinerary. Without warning, calm adventures can shift into unpredictable, chaotic, or even unbelievable experiences.These moments remind us that traveling alone doesn’t mean traveling without surprises. What begins as an ordinary journey can quickly become a story worth telling. Read on to hear some crazy solo travel stories.

I Was Ready to Help My Sister Fight Cancer, but Her Secret Changed Everything

I Was Ready to Help My Sister Fight Cancer, but Her Secret Changed Everything
Family & kids
3 weeks ago

When someone says they’re fighting a life-threatening illness, most families rally around them without question. But what happens when that story turns out to be a carefully constructed lie?One of our readers discovered her sister’s shocking secret after eight months of deception — and was forced to choose between protecting the truth or protecting the person who had broken her trust.

5 Earwax Colors That Could Signal a Hidden Health Issue

5 Earwax Colors That Could Signal a Hidden Health Issue
Health
3 weeks ago

Most of us don’t give a second thought to earwax. It’s just one of those weird body things we clean and forget about. But what if we told you that this sticky substance might actually be sending you some important signals about your health? Yep, your earwax could be a mini health detective, quietly dropping clues about what’s going on inside your body. Here are some surprising ways your earwax might be trying to tell you that something’s not quite right.

The Story of the Baby That Defied All Odds

The Story of the Baby That Defied All Odds
People
3 weeks ago

Imagine entering the world with enough skin for a 5-year-old, before even taking your first breath. That’s exactly what happened to Tomm Tennent, leaving doctors completely stunned. His father could hardly believe his eyes, and the years that followed were filled with challenges, resilience, and deep emotions. But wait until you see Tomm today—his transformation is nothing short of extraordinary!

I Refuse to Forgive My Parents for Taking Away the Life I Deserved

I Refuse to Forgive My Parents for Taking Away the Life I Deserved
Family & kids
4 weeks ago

Parenting is hard work, but most parents have the same goal: to raise hardworking, humble children. Some even go as far as hiding the family’s financial status, believing it will build character. But what happens when those children grow up and discover the truth? One of our readers shared her emotional story of how a simple visit to her father’s office revealed a secret that changed everything.

Passenger Refuses to Give Up First-Class Seat for a Child, and the Internet Can’t Stay Silent

Passenger Refuses to Give Up First-Class Seat for a Child, and the Internet Can’t Stay Silent
People
month ago

When a woman boarded her flight and settled into the comfort of her first-class seat, she had no idea a simple decision would ignite such a fiery conversation online. A fellow passenger asked her to give up her seat—for a child. But instead of quietly complying, she chose to hold her ground. She recorded the experience and shared it in a TikTok video, where it quickly went viral and stirred a whirlwind of opinions. Some praised her for standing firm. Others questioned whether kindness should come first.This moment wasn’t just about a seat—it was about boundaries, expectations, and what we owe to strangers.What would you have done in her place?