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Photo courtesy: Just Rights for Children A 16-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district was rescued just a day before her scheduled wedding to a 50-year-old widower, after a joint team of police, local administration and a child protection organisation intervened during preparations for the ceremony. The girl’s family had allegedly accepted Rs 5 lakh…

A classroom is usually where students go to learn from a teacher. But for Dr Surakasi Raviteja, learning does not stop when the lecture ends. While guiding students through their academic journeys, the associate professor has continued to pursue courses of his own, turning lifelong learning into a regular part of his professional life.Since 2019,…

One of the most underrated green flags is consistency. You can have a bad day. You can disagree. You can be irritated with each other. And yet, underneath the conflict, there is still basic care. Your partner does not suddenly become cruel because they are angry. They do not use silence as punishment or affection…

Bengal is often remembered for its poets, writers, reformers and artists. But what about the people who built businesses, established industries and helped shape India’s economic future during colonial rule? In ‘Merchants to Moguls’, Sarojesh Mukerjee brings these lesser-known stories into focus, offering readers a fresh perspective on Bengal’s contribution to business and industrial development.The…

Photo credit: Official website of Sadhguru, Isha Foundation A breakfast that needs no cooking, just a handful of peanuts, some fruit and a blender, is what Sadhguru recommends for people who want to start their day with a quick meal. The spiritual leader has shared a simple recipe using soaked peanuts, suggesting that they can…

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Photo credit: Christies.com A Mughal-era album page featuring a portrait of a courtier holding a book and calligraphy signed in 1608-09 has sold for £571,500 at an auction in London. The page, created more than four centuries ago, had entered the collection of a British baron by 1937 and later passed through several auctions before…

Ragi, or finger millet, is rich in calcium and fibre, and it makes a lovely dark, earthy idli. Mix one cup of ragi flour with half a cup of curd, a pinch of salt and enough water to make a thick, pourable batter. Add grated carrot and a simple tempering of mustard seeds and curry…

Before the couple exchanged their Christian wedding vows, they celebrated with a Paebaek ceremony, a Korean wedding tradition in which newlyweds pay their respects to their elders and receive their blessings for married life. For the occasion, Ejae wore a striking hanbok designed by Han Eun Hee. The outfit paired a deep red skirt with…

Sometimes, a simple message saying “I’m here for you” can make a difficult day feel a little easier. A partner checking in after an argument or reminding you that you are loved may seem like a small gesture, but these moments can mean a lot in a relationship. Reassurance is not about constantly proving your…