Every day in my clinic, the first advice I give to new parents is to breastfeed. Breast milk is designed for your child immunologically, nutritionally and developmentally. It is the single best thing you can do for your infant’s health.But, sociocultural trends in urban India tell a different story. Nuclear families with both parents working…
Neurodiversity has moved from academic discussions into everyday parenting conversations. It is because children don’t think, learn, or process emotions in the same way. For parents, it is crucial to understand neurodiversity because it’s not just about awareness, instead it directly shapes how children are supported, and how they navigate the world. Why is it…
Optical illusions do more than trick your eyes — they shine a light on how your brain builds the world and, by extension, on parts of your personality. Because our minds evolved to process information quickly, they often fill in missing details and favour patterns that helped our ancestors survive. Those snap judgments tell a…
A few years ago, sarees on international red carpets were treated like “cultural moments”. Beautiful? Yes. Fashion-forward? Apparently debatable. Now? The saree is becoming the outfit. Not the backup option. Not the token traditional look. The actual main-event silhouette dominating global fashion conversations in 2026. Image credit : Instagram | People are tired of fashion…
The forest is never silent – not even in the calmest hours, and certainly not when birds are around. But they are not chattering to kill boredom. Every chirp, call and song carries a meaning that has rarely been understood by humans. Cornell researchers have succeeded in understanding some of this bird behaviour.Though studying birds…
Parents often want children to grow into confident decision-makers, but freedom can feel risky when the stakes are everyday routines, schoolwork, or behavior. The instinct is to step in, correct, and control. Yet children learn judgment by practicing it, not by being told to develop it. The sweet spot is not chaos and not micromanagement….
Selecting materials based on looks rather than longevity will cause them to wear off quickly. Water-absorbent surfaces, slippery tiles, or inferior quality fittings might seem good initially, but they will deteriorate in the long run. Using anti-slip tiles and moisture-proof materials will help ensure convenience. The bathroom is the most commonly used room in any…
Bhavya Ranjan’s CBSE Class 12 result has turned her into one of the year’s standout student achievers. The Oxford Public School student from Ranchi scored 499 out of 500, or 99.8 per cent, emerging as the national topper in the humanities/arts stream after the CBSE declared the Class 12 results on May 13, 2026. The…
For the evening event, Alia slipped into an off-shoulder gown that instantly grabbed attention without screaming for it. The dress featured a structured corset-style bodice that hugged perfectly before flowing into a dramatic skirt packed with intricate detailing. What really made the outfit stand out, though, was the rich pattern work. The gown mixed deep…
Our lives have become quite fast-paced, amid work pressure, stress, personal worries, and constant comparison, so our minds rarely get a moment of peace. Some days, our thoughts motivate us, help us stay positive, and push us towards success. But on other days, the same mind fills us with fear, doubt, anger, and overthinking. This…
