A child’s tantrum during a rushed morning may reflect difficulty managing frustration, not simply stubbornness. The school bus is about to arrive, the tiffin is packed, and you are already running late for work. But your toddler suddenly refuses to wear the shoes you have laid out, insists on a different water bottle or starts…
Maha Navami, the ninth day of Navratri and Durga Puja, is the climax of the festival. It’s the day of the final worship, the day when the Goddess’s strength, courage and blessings are celebrated, and the day right before Vijayadashami, which marks the victory of good over evil. For many families, welcoming a baby around…
Once part of Akbar’s library, this rare Qur’an manuscript sold for £863,600 in London. (Photo: sothebys) A rare Qur’an manuscript with a documented connection to Mughal emperor Akbar’s library has fetched £863,600 at a Sotheby’s auction in London, selling for more than 14 times its highest estimate after a 15-minute bidding battle. Dating to the…
Start with small, specific choices. Listen when someone speaks instead of preparing a reply. Check on a friend who has gone quiet. Share credit at work, apologise sincerely after hurting someone, and help without turning the gesture into a favour that must later be repaid. Kindness should also include healthy boundaries. Loving someone does not…
5 things people do at temples that have a deeper meaning than you think For many people, a temple visit does not come with a handbook. You grow up watching your parents do certain things, then start doing them yourself. Shoes come off at the entrance, a bell is rung, hands are folded before the…
What made the fashion at this year’s Durga Puja celebrations interesting was that everyone approached it differently. Kajol went with a rich red saree and kundan jewellery. Nysa kept things light in pale yellow, Jaya chose bright pink, Tanishaa opted for pastel blue, and Mouni brought in mustard yellow with a more dramatic styling choice….
You have reached the airport on time, cleared security and settled near your boarding gate when an announcement changes your plans. Your flight is delayed. Suddenly, you are wondering whether you will miss a connecting flight, reach your hotel late or have to rearrange the rest of your day. Flight delays can be frustrating, especially…
Light has long been a symbol of hope, wisdom, positivity and new beginnings. For parents choosing a name for their baby boy, names associated with brightness and radiance can carry a meaningful message about the future they wish for their child. Some have roots in ancient Hebrew and Latin, while others come from Arabic, Persian…
A train journey can mean hours of sitting, eating, sleeping and touching the same surfaces that hundreds of other passengers may have used. From the berth you settle into to the handle you grab while walking through the coach, some of these everyday touchpoints are easy to overlook. You do not need to treat every…
For many, a holiday in Paris is all the Eiffel Tower, romantic walks and relishing a range of delicious baked food. But for one tourist, the experience took a frightening turn when a protest unfolded right in front of them on the streets of the French capital.Sharing a point-of-view post on Instagram, Sivasankari Yoganandane wrote:…
