Photo source: Instagram/@barackobama There is a strange contradiction at the heart of parenting: you spend years teaching your child to need you, and then you have to teach them how not to. You tie their shoelaces, solve their problems, and speak for them when they are little. But eventually, the job changes. They have to…
‘Nobody talks about what you quietly lose’ Working from home has changed what a normal workday looks like for many people. The office is no longer always a place people physically travel to, and the line between professional and personal space can sometimes become very thin. But beyond meetings, deadlines, and work hours, there is…
Optical illusions and personality tests have become a genuine internet obsession because they are fun, quick, and trick the brain and the eyes into believing what a person sees first. But these tests are just for entertainment and are not backed by psychology. Similarly, this image given here claims to reveal your hidden personality traits…
The Chihuahua is arguably the most recognisable of the tiny breeds, typically weighing between 1.5 to 3 kg, which makes an already small footprint in a flat. They’re alert, loyal, and don’t need much space to feel exercised, making short indoor play sessions and brief walks sufficient for most of their energy needs. Chihuahuas do…
There is a new parenting worry quietly making its way into homes: What happens when our children grow up with a machine that can answer almost everything? A child has a question? Ask AI. Homework problem? Ask AI. Don’t know why the moon changes shape? Ask AI. What if one of the most important things…
We tend to think of a “clean” home as one where the floors are swept, the kitchen counter is wiped, and the bathroom looks spotless. But some of the places that come into contact with us every single day barely make it onto the cleaning list. The problem is that dirt and germs do not…
“People in India still remember him as a hero”: African boy’s classroom speech on Shivaji Maharaj strikes an emotional chord online (Image credit: Instagram) A young schoolboy stands before a classroom, looks at his teachers and classmates, and begins speaking about a king from India. His subject is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. What makes the moment…
Zineb, 25, had watched her father work in the shop throughout her childhood (Photo credit: Zineb Lazraq / SWNS) For 34 years, Rachid Lazraq ran his shoe shop in Shoreditch, East London, building a business around a loyal customer base. But as the neighbourhood changed, so did his customers. Rising rents, gentrification and the arrival…
DIY: Don’t throw away empty candle jars! 5 smart ways to reuse them at home That pretty glass jar left behind once your favourite scented candle burns down to nothing doesn’t have to end up in the bin. Candle jars, especially the sturdier ones that come with premium or gifted candles, are often too good-looking…
Rohit Shetty with his son Eshaan. (Instagram/@rohitshetty) When it comes to parenting, many parents believe that a strict voice, repeated warnings and punishment are necessary to keep children on the right track. But filmmaker Rohit Shetty says he has taken a very different approach with his son.Speaking on a podcast with comedian Bharti Singh and…