Shakespeare’s characters have inspired readers for more than 400 years, and many of their names remain just as meaningful today. Whether you’re drawn to the romance of Juliet, the wisdom of Portia or the courage of Sebastian, these literary names blend history, elegance and enduring appeal. Choosing one of them gives your child not just…
Image Courtesy: AI representation/ChatGPT Every parent wants the best for their child: better schools, more opportunities, sharper communication skills, a few talents to be proud of. Fair enough. But somewhere in the process of wanting the best, a lot of children have quietly stopped being kids and started running schedules that would exhaust even a…
Asked whether she supports boarding schools, Kajol did not hesitate. “My experience has been very good, and I have also sent my daughter. I want to send my son a little later, but yes, I will send him as well, I hope,” she said. Explaining her reasoning, Kajol brought up one of the oldest parenting…
Monsoon rains often push snakes from their burrows seeking shelter and warmth. Snakes follow scent trails of rodents and birds, their primary food sources. Amphibians and small fish also attract snakes to damp, waterlogged garden areas. Pheromones left by other snakes can draw them into yards during mating season. Understanding these attractants helps people avoid…
Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, was born in Scotland in 1996. Her birth sparked global debate about the ethics and safety of cloning technology. Dolly mated and had four lambs, but later developed arthritis and lung disease. Cloning mammals remains inefficient, with epigenetic reprogramming posing a significant challenge. This research also advanced the…
Photo: Youtube/Vijender Masijeevi Every parent wants the best for their child. Yet, sometimes, the habits parents see as discipline or guidance can slowly affect a child’s confidence, emotional security and relationship with them. According to educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan, toxic parenting is not always intentional. Often, it hides in everyday behaviours such as constant criticism,…
In a recent update, there have been two COVID-related deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh. Given the annual Rath Yatra celebration scheduled on July 16, health authorities in Odisha are on their toes. Andhra being Odisha’s close neighbour, the state has stepped up COVID-19 surveillance as lakhs of devotees, tourists and photographers from all over are…
Family vacation generally means taking a break from daily life, office work and school homeworks to create lifelong happy memories. But travelling with kids comes with its own set of challenges. In a matter of seconds, a crowded airport, busy beach or unfamiliar place can turn into every parent’s worst nightmare. As per data, hundreds…
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds deep spiritual meaning for many faiths. Devotees circle Mount Kailash, which is considered the abode of Lord Shiva. The year 2026 marks a rare Fire Horse Year, enhancing spiritual potency. This alignment occurs only once every sixty years, making it significant. Pilgrims believe bathing in Lake Mansarovar cleanses karma during…
Can you imagine reaching a beach and finding all the beach chairs occupied not by visitors but by sea lions? In most parts of the world, you would ask them to get out of your way, but in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador, the animals remain and people patiently wait. This is one of the…