Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw (Photo: Nobel Prize/ X) Some words linger a bit longer in our minds because they speak to a fear we all carry, the fear of making mistakes. George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic, once spoke about a life spent making mistakes being more honorable and…
One of the biggest milestones parents eagerly wait for is their baby’s first independent step. Every stumble and every tiny stride feels like progress. So when a claim goes viral saying that diapers can set babies back by “four to eight weeks of walking practice,” it’s understandable that many parents feel alarmed.Should babies spend more…
India has the most wild tigers in the world than any other country on Earth. As per latest government data, nearly three out of every four wild tigers in the world live in Indian forests. The country is known for its population of Bengal tigers. But beyond the numbers, some individual tigers and tigresses have…
Children hear far more than parents realise. They notice how you speak about neighbours, teachers, relatives, domestic workers, delivery partners, shopkeepers and even strangers in traffic. If they repeatedly hear kindness, empathy and respect, those behaviours gradually become normal. If they constantly hear criticism, insults or gossip, those patterns can become normal too.Children learn respect…
After making a cup of tea, the used tea bag is usually thrown away. Yet it can still be surprisingly useful for several everyday tasks. The tea leaves present inside continue to absorb moisture and odours. They can also be useful for cleaning around the house. A used tea bag has more to offer than…
Gyaneshwari won the silver medal in the 53 kg Weightlifting event at CWG 2026. Long before Indian star weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav stood on the podium with a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, she was lifting gas cylinders and concrete slabs in a modest home in Chhattisgarh. Because that’s what her father…
Beyond the obvious shapes, the difficulty increases, but sharp-eyed viewers can still pick out a goose, hedgehog, dolphin, snail, gopher, fox, sloth, alligator, and snake hidden in smaller sections of the portrait. A whale, parrot, pelican, starfish, and grasshopper are also woven into less obvious corners, requiring slower, more careful scanning rather than a glance…
Choosing a baby name is one of the most meaningful decisions for parents, and nature has always been a timeless source of inspiration. The beauty of a glowing sunrise, the warm hues of a sunset and the endless wonder of the sky have inspired names that are both poetic and meaningful. Whether you’re drawn to…
A social media reel has turned into a bigger conversation about railway safety. A video allegedly showing two people inside the loco pilot’s cabin of a Vande Bharat train has been widely shared online, with many users asking how anyone outside the railway system could enter a part of the train that is generally considered…
It’s a beautiful piece of news for every Indian, living in India or in America. For generations of Indian-Americans living in the United States, Independence Day celebrations have been a way of staying connected to their roots. But in 2026, the celebrations received a major official recognition. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle…
