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A recent video from Jharkhand’s Baidyanath Dham has triggered widespread debate among netizens. In the now-viral clip, a mother is seen casually making her child urinate from a bridge, which falls directly on the bypassers below. Many criticised the mother’s actions, and noted that urgency should never come at the cost of safety. On the…

Photo: The Minds Journals Some answers don’t come from overthinking, but from quietly feeling—from the soft inner voice you tend to ignore while your mind races through reasons and “shoulds.” That’s why this kind of image personality test can feel strangely accurate. When you choose a picture, you’re not working out a logical puzzle. You’re…

Buddha Purnima, a triple-blessed day celebrating Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana, underscores the enduring relevance of his teachings. In today’s world, marked by rapid change and division, mindfulness, non-attachment, and compassion offer vital pathways to inner peace, resilience, and unity. These ancient principles provide a timeless guide for navigating modern challenges. Buddha Purnima is…

Keeping children properly hydrated is essential for their overall health and daily functioning. While it may sound simple to just offer water, the reality is that children often do not recognise when they are thirsty. They may become distracted with play, school, or activities and forget to drink enough fluids. Experts, including those from the…

A video from Lucknow is quietly going viral across social media, and it is not hard to see why. At a time when people scroll past countless clips every day, this one has managed to make viewers stop and feel something. It captures a very real and honest moment during a simple cab ride, and…

I have always been drawn to offbeat places. For me, places with fewer crowds and rich history are the biggest attractions. Recently, while speaking to locals in Greater Noida, I came to know about a lesser-known gem—the Ravana Janmabhoomi Mandir. Hidden deep within a village named Bisrakh, the temple holds mysteries which are waiting to…

Optical illusions aren’t just fun tricks for social media—they’re quiet windows into how our brains work. When you stare at a clever image, your mind doesn’t just see shapes and shadows; it reacts, focuses, and filters them through your own patterns, habits, and emotions. That’s why psychologists and curious learners alike use optical illusions as…

An adult who knows how to express his emotions holds confidence, empathy, and self-awareness. When parents are emotionally mature, they create something powerful, and raise not just well-behaved children, but emotionally mature individuals who know how to navigate challenges and express themselves. Such children grow up feeling secure. Parenting norms are changing now Conventionally, the…

From muscle recovery to long-term health, a clinical nutritionist unravels the science behind two of India’s most trusted protein staplesIn Indian diets, eggs and milk are frequently viewed as interchangeable sources of protein — simple, affordable and essential. But they are not the same in a clinical sense. The real difference is not so much…

In India, Karan Johar’s twins, Yash and Roohi, have become familiar faces on social media and in family conversations around modern parenting. As a single father, Johar’s journey has also reshaped the idea of what a family can look like. Twin parenting here is not just about managing two children at once; it is about…