Instead of always taking children to a store to buy another toy, give them an experience. Visit a zoo, explore a park, go on a nature walk, visit a museum, or take a family trip. You can also keep it simple by cooking together at home, gardening, making something with your hands, or having a … Read more
Quote of the day by Elon Musk (AP photo) Most of us have had a job, or at least a set of tasks at the office, where we were told what to do but never really told why it was important. It’s a strange kind of demotivation, doing work without understanding its purpose.That disconnect is … Read more
There is something about a grandparent telling a child a story that feels almost old-fashioned now. It could be the story of how a parent behaved as a child, the family’s first home, a difficult time the grandparents lived through, a funny mistake someone made decades ago or simply, “When I was your age…”At the … Read more
Dr. Sujit PaulRosemary, a fragrant herb commonly used to flavour food, is finding renewed attention for its potential role in supporting memory, focus and overall brain health. The interest comes from both traditional use and emerging scientific research, although the evidence is still developing and rosemary should not be viewed as a substitute for medical … Read more
There’s a particular kind of kitchen mystery that plays out in almost every home eventually: a baking sheet that started out gleaming and silver slowly turns into something dark, blotchy, and faintly sticky, no matter how carefully you wash it after every use. It’s tempting to assume something’s gone wrong, or that the pan’s simply … Read more
We all love a good win. Whether it’s finishing a tough project, achieving a personal goal, or things going as planned. Being successful feels good through the process, and it deserves a moment of recognition. But if there’s one thing that separates people and companies who keep growing from those who come to a halt, … Read more
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, who serves as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, has restored the faith of people in the food safety system. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has now raised issues of food safety on the sets of films and series … Read more
Silverware in our kitchens adds the right touch of royalty, show, and purpose when used during festivals, religious worship, or generally while relishing food.But it often happens that when we take these utensils out for use, we notice that the lustrous and shiny silver is covered in tarnish, the black oxide layer formed over the … Read more
When we talk about safaris, the mental picture is a familiar tiger or elephant emerging from tall grass or deer crossing a forest road. But the truth is most Indians are not aware that wild encounters are not always four-legged, they can also be crawling or slithering sometimes. Across Indian rainforests, mangroves and coastal landscapes, … Read more
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, most popularly known for her deeply human poems and speeches on courage, identity, and resilience. Her words often help us relate personal pain and experiences to universal hope, calling us to see our own dignity and potential in the stories of others.Even though our … Read more