A child stands beside a climbing frame but refuses to climb. Another watches other children splash around in water but keep their clothes dry. Some children avoid playing with mud, running across uneven ground or exploring unfamiliar outdoor spaces, even when nobody is stopping them. It may look like fear, shyness or a lack of…
Photo: Michael Jackson/ X/ Getty Images Michael Jackson was not just a name; he was a sensation, one of the greatest celebrities of all time, one who outlived the stage he stood on and every song that he sang.The world remembers Michael Jackson as the King of Pop. For millions of Indians, though, his legacy…
Children see the internet as a place to explore, play and discover exciting things. But sometimes, what looks like harmless entertainment on a screen can inspire decisions that carry real-world risks.A recent incident in Meerut highlighted this concern. An 11-year-old boy and his seven-year-old sibling reportedly left their home in Hastinapur on Sunday after watching…
Clarks Creek Watrfall (Photo: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks) When we hear the name Mississippi, the first image that comes to mind is a flat region in the US, slow, warm lands, cotton fields, and wide, lazy rivers. In fact, parts of the flatlands of the state sit low and stretch toward the…
When actress Sameera Reddy moved from Mumbai to Goa, she didn’t just change cities, she changed her whole way of living. In a home tour she shared on YouTube, she gives a glimpse of the lush, fruit-filled garden that surrounds her bungalow, and it’s easy to see why she says she is “just gardening all…
You plant something pretty, it grows beautifully, and a year or two later your neighbour is knocking on the door to politely ask why it’s now coming up in their lawn. Plants don’t read property deeds. Some of the most popular garden choices spread through underground stems, runners or climbing growth, and they cheerfully cross…
Puja and lighting a diya are a part of our daily rituals. The small jyot that lights up as we pray holds a special place in our homes, as we fold our hands, offer our prayers and seek blessings from the divine. More than just a ritual, lighting a diya is a small but depely…
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: “There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, novelist, and one of the most celebrated wits of Victorian London. He wrote the play The Importance of Being Earnest and…
Wildflowers have a special charm because they bloom in meadows, along woodland paths and in unexpected corners of nature without needing carefully tended gardens. Their colours, delicate petals and ability to thrive in different surroundings make them a beautiful source of inspiration for baby names. For parents searching for something distinctive yet meaningful, flower-inspired names…
Your bedroom may look spotless, but some of the items you use every day can go weeks or months without being cleaned. Your phone rests beside your pillow, decorative cushions remain on the bed and the remote control gets handled repeatedly without much thought. These objects can accumulate dust, skin oils, sweat and microorganisms through…
