The announcement was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during Singapore’s National Day Rally on August 23. Singapore has a problem that money alone has not been able to solve. People there are having fewer children. Now the country is trying a bigger, longer-term approach. Singapore will provide almost S$70,000 (around US$55,000 or roughly Rs…
At 64, when many people might be thinking about slowing down, one Uttar Pradesh government official is preparing for his next academic chapter. His son, Shashank Srivastava, shared the story on X on August 19, describing how his father completed an MTech while continuing to work, travelling extensively and studying alongside classmates around half his…
Few things unsettle a parent quite like hearing “I hate school” for the first time, especially when it comes out of nowhere from a kid who used to bound out the door every morning. The instinct is often to either brush it off as normal grumbling or panic and assume the worst, but child psychologists…
Soha reflected on her own relationship with her parents. For many parents, being close to their child means knowing what is happening in their life. But as children grow older, that closeness changes. Friends become more important, conversations become shorter and the child who once shared everything may suddenly start keeping things to themselves.Actor Soha…
UK vlogger visits Chandigarh, says city feels ‘miles different’ from major Indian cities A UK travel vlogger’s reaction to Chandigarh has sparked a conversation online after he shared what surprised him most about the city. Having travelled through several major Indian cities, Jack Heaton said his experience in Chandigarh felt noticeably different.Rather than focusing on…
Kitchen waste can seem like an easy way to give plants a little extra nourishment. A handful of vegetable peels or fruit scraps may look harmless when added to the soil. But fresh food waste does not turn into compost overnight. In a plant pot, it can start to rot before it has a chance…
These names show that ancient names do not necessarily have to sound old-fashioned. Leonidas and Maximus carry particularly bold associations with strength and heroism, while Augustus and Darius are linked to powerful rulers from the ancient world. Victor offers a simple meaning connected with victory, while Evander and Aeneas provide more unusual options for parents…
Being honest at work is usually seen as a virtue, but there is a fine line between healthy transparency and conversations that can quietly damage professional relationships. Many workplace friendships fall apart not because of dishonesty, but because of “brutal honesty” shared at the wrong time, in the wrong tone, or about the wrong topic….
Vir Das shares hilarious DM from woman using his inbox as a to-do list Vir Das‘ latest Instagram post has amused users with an exchange that is as unexpected as it is relatable. A woman has been sending the comedian messages that appear to be reminders for things she needs to finish, turning his inbox…
June 17 started like any other workday. Sani Krishna had to reach her office by 10 AM. She booked a bike taxi on Rapido, a platform she trusted, one that markets itself heavily on the promise of women’s safety. She had enough time. She was not rushing. She even told the rider, “We have time….