Fantasy, mythology and folklore-inspired names can give a child’s name an added layer of meaning. Whether connected to ancient mythology, Arthurian legend, Welsh tradition or classic literature, each name carries a story that has survived across generations. For parents searching for something elegant, distinctive and filled with imagination, these names offer a beautiful place to…
Reducing screen time is not about creating a childhood without technology. Screens are now part of education, entertainment, and everyday life. What children need is a healthy balance. They need time to move, imagine, talk, read, play, and simply be bored sometimes. They also need to learn that enjoyable things can have limits. When parents…
The household includes six mothers-in-law, 14 daughters-in-law, 20 children, grandparents and other elderly members. (Photo: PTI) At a time when joint families are becoming increasingly rare, one family in Andhra Pradesh is still living by the old idea of staying together literally, in every sense. In Kurlapalli village of Anantapur district, 83 members of the…
Photo source: Instagram/@karga_tinkle_gongo For a child growing up in Arunachal Pradesh, being Indian is not something that needs explaining. Yet, for many people from India’s Northeast, questions about whether they are “Chinese” or from another country are not unfamiliar. A little girl from Itanagar named Karga Tinkle Gongo has now put that frustration into words…
Haikyu!! Where the Monsters Go, a special anime adaptation, is all set to release in 2027, and fans are really excited to watch it. Before it releases, which is going to be a while, and if you are a Haikyu fan and want to watch anime like it, here’s a look at some picks that…
For years, Chris Evans was known around the world as Captain America, one of Marvel’s most recognisable superheroes. But since becoming a father, the actor says his life now has a very different centre of gravity. The Avengers: Doomsday star recently spoke about fatherhood at Fan Expo Boston and admitted that having a daughter has…
Rice contains a large amount of starch. When rice is cooked, heat and water cause the starch granules to absorb water, swell and lose their original structure. This process, called gelatinisation, is what gives freshly cooked rice its soft, fluffy texture. Once the rice cools, however, the starch molecules gradually rearrange themselves and become more…
Start with the basics rather than immediately changing the plant’s position. Check the soil moisture, drainage and roots. Look at the room’s humidity and notice whether the plant sits near a heat source or strong draught. Also consider whether watering or feeding habits recently changed. If the air is dry, grouping plants together or using…
This is, without question, the single most important step on this list, and the one most people underestimate. Mosquitoes need standing water to breed, and it doesn’t take much, even a bottle cap’s worth is enough for a female mosquito to lay eggs in. Walk around your home and check flower pot saucers, clogged gutters,…
Few foods are as closely associated with manga as ramen. Naruto’s love for ramen at Ichiraku is perhaps one of the most recognisable examples, but noodles and ramen appear across countless manga. The real dish is exactly as tempting as it looks: noodles served in a flavourful broth, usually accompanied by toppings such as egg,…