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What if Indian mothers got this much maternity leave? Here’s how 7 countries provide the best support for new parents

Sweden is like the global leader in family friendly policies. Its maternity and parental leave system is among the world’s most generous. Mothers can take maternity leave around childbirth, while parents together are entitled to 480 days (around 16 months) of paid parental leave, much of it paid at around 80% of salary. The policy…

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“This is how retirement should be”; meet the couple who chose a cruise ship instead of a retirement home and spent more than 450 days living at sea |

For many, retirement means gardening, sleeping, cooking or just spending time with grandchildren. But for this Australian couple who are also great-grandparents, retirement looks like a forever sea sojourn. Meet Marty and Jess Ansen, who made retirement look like a fun journey. The couple made global headlines after sharing their secret that they had spent…

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Delhi traffic alert today amid Jagannath Rath Yatra: Check road closures, diversions, timings and routes to avoid

Delhi traffic alert today India is celebrating the revered Jagannath Rath Yatra today. For those in Delhi, it is important to know about the road closures and divisions amid the procession. If you’re travelling across South Delhi on Thursday, July 16, plan your journey accordingly as the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a special traffic…

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Mother holds child out of moving train window to urinate; video sparks debate on civic sense and child safety during travel |

Travellers use trains to reach a destination safely. However, a recent viral video has turned an ordinary rail trip into a nationwide conversation about parenting, child safety, hygiene, travelling and shared space. The now-viral clip, recorded by a fellow passenger inside a moving train, shows a woman lifting a young child toward an open window…

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Why children suddenly stop telling their parents everything around age 12

Experts recommend resisting the urge to interpret silence as secrecy. Instead of asking a series of direct questions, creating regular opportunities for relaxed conversation, such as during a walk, while driving or over dinner, can make children feel more comfortable opening up. Listening without immediately correcting, criticising or offering solutions also helps build trust. Perhaps…

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Leonardo Da Vinci Quote: Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: “The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of” |

Artists possess a unique ability to perceive subtle details and find meaning in ordinary scenes. Leonardo da Vinci highlighted this special way of seeing the world through deep observation. This keen perception extends beyond visual arts to writing, design, and problem-solving. Artists often sense potential and value in overlooked elements, teaching us to pay closer…

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