As short-form videos compete with books for children’s attention, educationists warn that fragmented reading habits may affect comprehension and sustained focus. “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” The words, written by Harper Lee in her classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, published in 1960,…
Shashwat Sachdev, the composer who rose to prominence with Aditya Dhar’s hit spy franchise ‘Dhurandhar’, was recently a guest on Kapil Sharma’s show with his family. On the episode, his wife Shruti Sachdev shared how his devotion to music often leads to funny exchanges at home. Shashwat Sachdev’s studio-versus-home debate Recalling their early days in…
At an age when most children are still learning to string sentences together, a toddler from Karnataka is already making a name for herself on the tabla. Swarshri Hegde, who is just 2 years and 10 months old, has found a place in the India Book of Records for reciting and playing 12 taals on…
AriesA household expense could require more money than you originally planned. You may also find yourself reconsidering a purchase connected with property, renovation or family comfort. Those running businesses should avoid mixing personal and professional funds without proper documentation. A pending payment may require another reminder. Towards the weekend, an opportunity involving a creative project…
India’s Shreyas Iyer is bowled out by New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner during the second T20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Christchurch, New Zealand. (John Davidson/Photosport via AP) New Zealand head coach Rob Walter believes his team has been competitive in the first two T20Is against India but has failed to make the…
Ace filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas and Telugu veteran Venkatesh Daggubati joined hands for the upcoming family entertainer ‘Adarsha Kutumbam – House No. 47’. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release on October 30, during the promotional event, the director shared that he had tried a different approach with the film, making it a new experience for Venkatesh…
5-year-old Noida boy Avyukt Singh with his certificate (PC: Guinness World Records) For most five-year-olds, eating with a spoon without spilling their meal is a normal thing. But at 5, Avyukt Singh from Noida was living in a world of dinosaurs that was everyday normal. He was so fascinated by the creatures from picture books,…
A final-year student hesitates to submit her civil services application due to fear of failure. The Bhagavad Gita offers reassurance by emphasizing that sincere effort is never wasted. Krishna’s message suggests that even unsuccessful attempts lead to valuable experiences and learning. Taking action, rather than delaying, can reduce anxiety and build confidence for future challenges….
New Zealand have made several changes to their squad for the remaining matches of the T20I series against India. The team will rotate its fast bowlers to manage their workload during a busy international season.Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry will miss the third T20I as part of the plan. Ferguson will return for the fourth…
Jay-Z invites daughter Blue Ivy for a performance on ‘The Story of OJ’ and ‘Dead Presidents’; Beyoncé also attends concerts in support Jay-Z has been keeping busy celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, ‘Reasonable Doubt.’ While he performed at one of the two weekend concerts held for the anniversary, the rapper made sure…
