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A child breaks a rule, refuses to listen or throws a tantrum. For some parents, a slap or spanking may seem like a quick way to teach obedience. But does physical punishment actually help children become more disciplined, or could it create problems that last well beyond the moment?Research discussed by Dr. Liane Peña Alampay,…

Greek and Roman mythology has inspired some of the most memorable names in history, from powerful gods and legendary heroes to figures associated with wisdom, courage and beauty. For parents looking for a baby boy name with a strong meaning and an interesting story, these ancient traditions offer plenty of choices. Names such as Apollo…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, based on their focus, thoughts, and perspective. Have you also ever looked at a picture and wondered why your eyes went to one thing before anything else, your friend might spot something completely different in…

Sometimes, jealousy and constant attention can feel like proof that someone really loves you. But there is a difference between caring for a partner and being afraid of losing them all the time. Here are five behaviours people may mistake for love when they can actually point to insecurity. Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)…

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons) There are places where history is preserved in stone, and then there are places where history is still growing. High in the White Mountains of eastern California, on a landscape of pale limestone, exposed rock and seemingly endless sky, some of the world’s oldest living individual trees…

Interactive Solar System Lesson For students growing in cities, the internet is something which is easily available. But many children in rural classrooms continue to depend largely on textbooks and traditional blackboards for basic education. However, in Sarai Tand, a village some 63 km from Gaya’s district centre in Bihar, a government school is showing…

Before anyone claims white is a boring choice for a red carpet, take a look at what Ananya Panday just pulled off. She managed to turn heads without relying on bright colors or heavy accessories.At a recent high-profile event for luxury watchmaker Piaget, the 27-year-old actor proved that monochrome doesn’t have to mean play-it-safe. Styled…

Sometimes all we need after a long day is a warm hug from our loved ones, which seems to take all our worries away.But when such a gesture comes from a primate, which is notorious for playing tricks with its long tail, it can be all the more surprising.A langur’s unexpected visit to a repair…

Representative image (Photo: Canva) We all encounter those moments in life that leave us in pieces.When health scares us, we usually think about getting better and going back to normal. But for some people, normal no longer feels like enough. They come out of hard times with a new sense of purpose. One such story…

In the mountains of Uttarakhand, a journey to a nearby town can become a long trip because of winding roads, steep slopes and difficult terrain. For Ravi Tamta, an innovator from Almora, this everyday challenge became the starting point for an unusual ambition: building a vehicle that could travel above the roads instead of following…