‘It was annoying at the time, but…’: Harvard student shares 3 parenting rules her mother followed that helped shape her success Every parent wants their child to grow up disciplined, independent and considerate of others. But building these qualities does not always require elaborate lessons or strict academic schedules. Sometimes, it begins with small rules…
The air is almost filled with the breath of festivities, as it all begins with Navratri and worshiping the 9 avatars of Goddess Durga. These days are marked by fasting, celebrations, and prayers among the Hindu communities across the world. Ask anyone who fasts during Navratri what they look forward to, and the answer is…
Nora Fatehi gave the usual black-and-red combination a miss at Paris Fashion Week 2026. Instead, she stepped out in a plain chocolate-brown Mugler mini dress and paired it with glossy red heels and a matching handbag. The look was simple, but the colour combination made sure it didn’t go unnoticed.The dress had strong shoulders, a…
A baby’s first birthday usually calls for a cake, a few pictures and plenty of mess. But one mother has taken a very different approach to the celebration, and the internet can’t quite agree on it.Content creator Bridget Levine has gone viral after sharing a video of the birthday cake she made for her baby….
Familiarity can make even something precious feel ordinary. A partner who once noticed the little things may stop saying thank you. The effort behind a meal, a thoughtful message, a difficult day at work or a simple act of care can begin to go unnoticed. This does not necessarily mean love has vanished. Sometimes people…
A shared laugh between parent and child can turn an ordinary word into a favourite little game. There is a moment many parents will recognise. You accidentally call a spoon a “spoonasaurus”, give a funny name to your child’s favourite toy, or say a completely nonsensical word in a silly voice. Your child bursts out…
Running out of diapers while travelling with a baby can be stressful, especially when you’re on a train and don’t have a shop nearby. But one passenger’s experience with Indian Railways has caught the internet’s attention after a request for diapers was reportedly sorted within minutes.The passenger, Debiprasad, shared the incident on X, explaining that…
Tea is not just a word for some; it is an emotion. So much so that most of us get out of our beds only after taking the first sip of tea or when the mind clears as the hot drink goes into our gut. We finish the cup in minutes, and whatever is left…
Shyam’s paintings are known for their vivid colours, intricate patterns and depictions of animals, birds, trees and spiritual figures. In 1985, a painting by Jangarh Singh Shyam was bought for ₹1,500. In September 2026, another milestone in the late Gond artist’s story unfolded when one of his paintings fetched ₹18 crore at an auction in…
A child can ask “why?” several times in the space of a few minutes. The first answer may be met with a pause, followed by the same question again, sometimes with barely any change in wording. To an adult, that repetition can look like impatience, distraction or a refusal to accept what has already been…
