There was a time when summer in India came with its own quiet rhythm. Kitchens turned lighter, grandmothers reached for earthen pots, and meals were built around ingredients that cooled the body rather than burdened it. They were common sense, passed down through habit, memory and necessity. Today, much of that wisdom is slipping away….
A teacher injured during a knife attack at a Manchester secondary school has been praised for protecting students after intervening when violence erupted inside a classroom.Maysum Abdullah, 27, is a teacher at Co-op Academy Manchester who has been hailed as a hero for stepping in to protect pupils during a knife attack at the school….
Parents, has this ever happened that your child started crying and then just wouldn’t stop, no matter what measures you take? Many parents start feeling guilty, and question themselves, “Why is my child behaving this way?” However, this behavior does not always mean misbehavior. There are psychological reasons behind those emotions. Why do children struggle…
In our hyper-connected world, true quiet is a rarity, leading to a subtle exhaustion from constant information intake. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass, known for ‘Be Here Now’, suggests that embracing silence allows us to hear our inner voice and the world’s subtle cues. This simple practice, like mindful walking or sitting still, sharpens attention by…
A ruling by the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has underscored the importance of understanding tax deduction at source (TDS) obligations when purchasing property.The case involved a Mumbai resident, who had jointly purchased a residential flat in the tony area of Haji Ali, worth Rs 1.9 crore with her husband. She…
Gundruk, the fermented leafy green that appears across Nepal and Himalayan-adjacent regions, is one of the most interesting breakfast companions in the mountains. It is made by fermenting and drying leafy greens, often mustard or radish leaves, and then using them in soups, side dishes or as part of a larger meal. In winter especially,…
Is the fallout from Pakistan’s terror policy now reaching its fields and farms? With India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, a severe water shortage across Sindh and Balochistan is fuelling fears of an “economic massacre” in agricultural regions.Months after New Delhi put the decades-old treaty in abeyance following the Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror attack,…
Just when it seemed the ₹370 biryani controversy couldn’t get any bigger, comedian Pranit More has come out with another apology.And this time, he isn’t blaming the internet for taking things out of context. Instead, he’s admitting he made a mistake.In a video shared on Instagram, More said he got “carried away” during the now-viral…
US President Donald Trump has publicly predicted an imminent deal to end the Iran war at least 38 times since March, according to CNN’s tally, with each claim followed by no final agreement.The pattern began on March 23, less than a month after US and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28. Speaking aboard…
Odisha’s renowned sand artist, Sudarsan Pattnaik, has achieved a historic win, becoming the first Indian to clinch the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026. His three-meter-tall sculpture addressing global warming impressed the jury at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Kaliningrad. This recognition highlights his impactful work on critical environmental issues. Sudarsan Pattnaik…
