This year, September in India has left people surprised with unexpected thunderstorms and heavy rainfalls. It is usually the month when the southwest monsoon begins its gradual retreat from India. As September draws to a close, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several states, with isolated heavy…
In India, food labels are regulated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and understanding the difference between a marketing claim and a nutritional fact can make grocery shopping considerably less confusing. Here are some of the most commonly misunderstood terms. Source link
The 185-member Bagdi Mali family from Rajasthan’s Ramsar village lives together across six generations. For most families, getting three generations under one roof can be an exercise in negotiation. In a village near Ajmer, however, six generations continue to share a home, a kitchen and much of their daily life- making the Bagdi Mali family…
Woman says job switches, not appraisals, changed her salary Job switches often bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty. For some professionals, changing companies can mean a new role and fresh responsibilities. For others, it can also become a chance to negotiate better pay. But how much difference can a job change actually make to…
Madurai, Sep 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Thai Maaman Gold Ring Scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital on Monday, presenting one-gram gold rings to newborn babies and meeting their families during a visit that drew crowds across the city. A newborn receiving a gold ring from the state government may…
According to Spencer, Diana’s relationship with Khan had become serious enough for her to imagine a future outside Britain. After her divorce from then-Prince Charles, she was no longer living within the restrictions of royal life. But Spencer writes that England had become increasingly difficult for her, particularly because of the relentless attention from the…
Choosing whether to have children is one of the most personal decisions an adult can make. Some people want to raise biological children, while others choose adoption. Some decide not to become parents at all. Others build their families around partners, friends, relatives and companion animals. Psychology suggests that choosing to become a pet parent…
Screengrab from the video posted by @Santoshpateldsp on X. When Ram Shanker Kushwaha boarded a train from his village in Bihar at the age of 15, he had no idea that the journey would keep him away from his family for the next 21 years. He had no spare clothes and no identity proof. For…
For many students, graduating from IIT Kanpur and building a career in technology would be a major achievement in itself. For Abhishek Anand, however, it was only one part of the journey. Alongside his academic and professional life, he continued to pursue the sport he had loved since childhood. That passion eventually took him from…
Losing a job or struggling to find employment is often associated with financial uncertainty, anxiety and emotional exhaustion. But one woman has offered a different perspective, arguing that unemployment, despite being a deeply stressful experience, can also teach people resilience, confidence and the ability to cope with rejection. Anisha Arora shared her views in an…
