There are places that surprise you quietly. And then there is Manipur in summer, where, without a single snow cloud in sight, entire stretches of land suddenly begin to look dusted in white. In parts of Manipur, especially around the valleys and roads lined with towering silk cotton trees, summer arrives with what locals and … Read more
For thousands of years, our understanding of Neanderthals painted them as brute-force hunters, powerful, relentless, and single-mindedly carnivorous. They chased mammoths across frozen plains, brought down bison with coordinated effort, and were ranked by scientists alongside lions and hyenas at the very top of the prehistoric food chain. But a new study is adding a … Read more
We often amass a bulk of clothes, not knowing how to reuse them, but interestingly, each of these clothes can be upcycled in useful ways. And this can be done, not only with your mother’s old sarees and kurtas but also with your own old jeans, tops, and pants. These clothes can be reused into … Read more
One of the strongest signs of a happy child is emotional freedom. Silliness may look small, but it reflects something important; comfort without fear. Children who dance badly, make random jokes, laugh loudly, or behave playfully around their parents often feel deeply safe. These playful moments are often signs of emotional security. The child understands … Read more
Delhi’s summer has officially turned unbearable, brutal and burning! The temperatures in several parts of Delhi NCR have crossed 46°C mark and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is issuing heatwave alerts almost every other day. Meanwhile, Delhiites are desperately looking for escapes from the oven-like conditions. But the good news here is, you do not … Read more
A heartbreaking accident in Maharashtra’s Nashik district has once again underlined how quickly an ordinary household moment can turn fatal for a small child. In the Adgaon area, a one-year-old girl identified as Hindvi Dattatray Bhosle lost her life after falling into a bucket filled with water while playing at home. According to the family, … Read more
People naturally respect those who are growing, evolving, and moving toward something meaningful. Instead of obsessing over how much someone values you, invest in your goals, health, skills, and confidence. Develop a life that feels fulfilling on its own—whether through work, hobbies, learning, fitness, or personal projects. When you’re busy building toward something, you don’t … Read more
A parent may pick the thorns from the bouquet of roses for their child, and show them only the beautiful petals. However, at one point in life, the child will realise that the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Sooner or later, they will have to face the real-world. Disappointments, difficulties, and unfair situations will … Read more
In classrooms, group activities, interviews and everyday conversations, the ability to speak clearly has become one of the most valuable skills a child can build. Confidence does not always arrive naturally, especially in the middle-school and teen years. For many students, it grows only when it is practiced, encouraged and shaped in the right environment. … Read more
There was a time when Shyam Nath Goswami’s name belonged to the glow of television lights and the hope that comes with a young talent being seen. Today, his days look very different: he runs a modest samosa stall in Hyderabad, carrying the weight of family responsibility while still holding on to the dream that … Read more