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She was fighting to breathe while carrying her unborn child; then came 2 cardiac arrests, an emergency airlift and a lung transplant

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From fearing every breath to celebrating ordinary life: The young mother who survived 2 cardiac arrests and a lung transplant for her daughter For most people, breathing happens without thought. For this young mother, it slowly became the centre of her life. Walking, talking and climbing a few steps began leaving her breathless. She initially … Read more

“I’m still a teenager and have my mood swings…” Squash star Anahat Singh on arguing with her parents; why Indian parents need to pay attention to such behaviour

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Anahat Singh with her 2026 World Squash Junior Championships title (Photo credit: World Squash) If you have a teenager at home, you probably have experienced something like this. One minute they want your help, the next they want you nowhere near them. They may argue with you over the smallest things, insist they can handle … Read more

India’s tallest 418-ft flag towers over the India-Pakistan border, telling the story of 80 years of Independence; why travellers should visit Attari in Punjab

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As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day today on August 15, one of the most remarkable places to experience the spirit of the Tricolour remains at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab. Rising 418 feet above the ground, the monumental national flag at Attari is also the tallest national flagpole in India. Not many must be … Read more

Akshay Kumar says his son Aarav is working for Rs 4,500 while learning fashion; the parenting lesson Indian parents can take from it

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Akshay Kumar with his son Aarav. (Instagram/akshaykumar) For parents, it can be difficult to watch their children start small. We often want them to get the best job, earn a good salary and choose a career that looks successful from the beginning. But sometimes, children need the freedom to explore, make their own choices and … Read more

5 powerful words that can transform your manifestation practice

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5 powerful words that can transform your manifestation practice Manifestation has moved well beyond a niche spiritual concept and into everyday conversation, showing up in journaling routines, vision boards, and that one friend who swears her new job happened because she “manifested it.” At its core, the practice is built on choosing your words deliberately, … Read more

Who is Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan? The army officer who assisted PM Modi in hoisting the flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations

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Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan assisting PM Modi in hoisting the National flag (Photo via ANI) India marked 80 years of independence on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations at the Red Fort. The national song “Vande Mataram” was also sung there for the very first time as part of the … Read more

Psychology says people who prefer staying home on weekends may simply be recharging, not avoiding others

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For many people, the ideal weekend does not involve a packed calendar, crowded venues or a string of social plans. It might look much quieter: a slow morning, familiar surroundings, a few personal tasks and time spent doing things without a strict schedule. Staying at home is sometimes viewed as avoiding life outside, but for … Read more

Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan faces backlash after being accused of ‘body and age shaming’ fellow contestants

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Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan is currently one of the innocents on Traitors S2, and let’s just say he is grabbing headlines but for all the wrong reasons. First off, the viewers can’t stop talking about how he is looking a little too overconfident, and he is going to ruin his game for sure. In … Read more

First woman from Assam, Northeast India to make history by swimming the 33.5 km English Channel despite freezing waters and strong currents

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Ankita Konwar (Instagram) Assam has a new hero and the name is Ankita Konwar. The northeast Indian state got another reason to celebrate on the global endurance-sports map. Konwar has become the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully cross the English Channel. She completed the iconic Dover-to-Calais crossing as … Read more