Relatives, neighbours and other local residents also joined in the celebrations, with family members dancing bhangra. A routine shopping trip for her children’s clothes turned into unexpected news for Bimla Devi, a woman from Kotkapura in Punjab’s Faridkot district. She spent just Rs 7 on a lottery ticket while shopping and won a prize of…
You may have seen your child bend forward, tuck their head between their legs and look at the room upside down. A familiar face, the living room sofa or a parent standing nearby suddenly becomes something to look at from an entirely different angle. The child may giggle, move around to get another view or…
Some people are just born with music in their bones, and this little kid is living proof. A clip of him breaking into an energetic routine to the legendary Marathi track Apsara Aali has been blowing up across social media, and honestly, you can’t help but smile watching him pull it off.The video, originally posted…
Lending money to family is always a slippery slope. But when you hand over two lakh rupees from a joint savings account without telling your partner, you’re not just risking the cash – you’re playing with fire in your own home.That’s exactly what happened to a guy who recently opened up on Reddit’s r/IndiaFinance community….
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, illustrator, and performer, born in India and later moved to Canada with her parents when she was very young.Her first book, Milk and Honey, was self-published in 2014 and later re-released went on to become one of the best-selling poetry books of this century.Many of her quotes often resurface…
John Caudwell’s decision to limit luxury for his children highlights how wealthy parents can encourage independence, gratitude and emotional security without making money the centre of family life. (Image: instagram.com/johncaudwell/) A billionaire flying business class while his young children travel economy might seem unusual. But for British entrepreneur John Caudwell, the decision reflects a larger…
A hyperrealistic, wide-angle view of a dark, ancient forest. A tarnished gold coin rests in the mossy foreground, glinting faintly. Buying gold is often seen as a safe way to protect your money. But in Norway, scammers have found a disturbing way to turn that belief against unsuspecting investors. Victims are being persuaded to buy…
Photo: Henna K Seethi/ @maryam_henna/ Instagram Every working parent tries to strike the right balance between family duties and career, and for Henna K Seethi, a PhD scholar at IIT Bombay, this begins inside a research lab, who applied for Phd while she was still pregnant, with her husband’s support.When her nanny cannot come, she…
Photo: Jen Podany/ Instagram After 20 years in Los Angeles, Jen Podany decided it was time for a slower life. The founder of Bluestone Sunshields packed up her family and moved from Burbank, in the Los Angeles area, to a small town of about 6,000 people. She says the move has given her more peace,…
In the early days of a relationship, couples often make an effort to impress each other. They plan dates, send thoughtful messages and notice the little things. Over time, work, children, bills and everyday responsibilities can take over. Before long, the relationship starts running on routine. That’s when appreciation matters most. A simple thank-you, a…