“She’s an only child, so she must be spoiled,” or “He’ll grow up lonely without siblings.” For generations, the image of the “spoiled, selfish and socially awkward” only child has been repeated in parenting conversations. But does science actually support these beliefs?Psychologists have been studying only children , and modern evidence paints a far more…
Fear can halt progress before the real problem even starts. Talent, a plan, a chance, a clear goal – a person may have all these, but the mind keeps showing doubt. It says, “What if I fail? What if people laugh? What if I lose everything? The belief in Hanuman Chalisa is that Lord Hanuman…
Over the decades, the ‘Ramayana’ has been adapted multiple times for both television and cinema, but Ramanand Sagar’s late-1980s TV series continues to be regarded as one of the most beloved retellings of the epic. As Nitesh Tiwari prepares to bring the story back to the big screen with ‘Ramayana’, the film has already sparked…
India’s Selva Prabhu Thirumaran competes in the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu believes food poisoning cost him a chance to win gold in Glasgow, saying a jump close to his personal best would have been enough to finish on top of the podium.Selva…
Oil prices declined on Monday, providing relief to Wall Street by easing concerns that inflationary pressures could intensify further. US stock market today:The S&P 500 gained 1%, extending its recovery after a turbulent July marked by sharp swings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had advanced 624 points, or 1.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite was up…
Meerut, Ghaziabad schools, colleges closed till August 12 Educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut and Ghaziabad will remain closed till August 12 due to the heavy movement of Kanwar pilgrims during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.The district administrations have taken the decision to ensure the safety of students and help manage traffic as a large number…
DIY: Make natural air fresheners that keep your home smelling fresh all day Walk down the air freshener aisle of any store and the sheer number of sprays, plug-ins, and scented gels promising instant, all-day freshness can feel overwhelming, and increasingly, a little concerning too. Many commercial air fresheners rely on synthetic fragrance compounds that…
The expansive planet, Jupiter, moves into the Pushya nakshatra on August 3, 2026. This transit can bring about a major change in the direction of one’s life, career growth, family responsibilities, money thinking and wisdom. Pushya is related to nourishment, patience, protection, discipline and consistent blessings. Jupiter is guidance, expansion, learning, faith and good luck.But…
Vikrant Massey with niece at Musafir Cafe success party (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix) Vikrant Massey marked the success of his latest Netflix series, ‘Musafir Café’, with a celebration in Mumbai, but it was a candid, heartwarming family moment that ended up stealing the evening. A sweet interaction between the actor and his young niece…
All India Chess Federation (AICF) acts after Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta’s concerns NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is working to ensure the senior National Chess Championship is held later this year after concerns were raised over the tournament’s initial scheduling for March 2027.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that AICF officials are in constant touch with…
