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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes…

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What if Indian mothers got this much maternity leave? Here’s how 7 countries provide the best support for new parents

Sweden is like the global leader in family friendly policies. Its maternity and parental leave system is among the world’s most generous. Mothers can take maternity leave around childbirth, while parents together are entitled to 480 days (around 16 months) of paid parental leave, much of it paid at around 80% of salary. The policy…

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“This is how retirement should be”; meet the couple who chose a cruise ship instead of a retirement home and spent more than 450 days living at sea |

For many, retirement means gardening, sleeping, cooking or just spending time with grandchildren. But for this Australian couple who are also great-grandparents, retirement looks like a forever sea sojourn. Meet Marty and Jess Ansen, who made retirement look like a fun journey. The couple made global headlines after sharing their secret that they had spent…

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Delhi traffic alert today amid Jagannath Rath Yatra: Check road closures, diversions, timings and routes to avoid

Delhi traffic alert today India is celebrating the revered Jagannath Rath Yatra today. For those in Delhi, it is important to know about the road closures and divisions amid the procession. If you’re travelling across South Delhi on Thursday, July 16, plan your journey accordingly as the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a special traffic…

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Leonardo Da Vinci Quote: Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: “The artist sees what others only catch a glimpse of” |

Artists possess a unique ability to perceive subtle details and find meaning in ordinary scenes. Leonardo da Vinci highlighted this special way of seeing the world through deep observation. This keen perception extends beyond visual arts to writing, design, and problem-solving. Artists often sense potential and value in overlooked elements, teaching us to pay closer…

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Did the first human civilisation discover electricity? 2,000-year-old ‘Baghdad Battery’ jar was developed long before Volta invented the battery

An ancient artifact found near Baghdad has sparked debate about its true purpose. Researchers propose it could be the world’s first battery, producing measurable electric volts. However, many archaeologists believe it served a ritualistic function, possibly holding prayers or curses. The vessels were discovered alongside incantation bowls, suggesting a spiritual use. Evidence remains ambiguous, leaving…

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Quote of the day by BK Sister Shivani: “People may lie, cheat or betray us. If we have chosen to forgive them—trust them as if nothing happened…It means ‘I will empower you, so that your wrong sanskar disappears.’”; What she advises on how forgiveness gives freedom

Relationships build on trust, yet misunderstandings cause emotional wounds. BK Sister Shivani explains forgiveness as inner strength, not weakness. Genuine forgiveness frees both the hurt and the offender from the past. This act empowers individuals to overcome negative behavioral patterns. Trust, however, requires consistent actions and accountability to be rebuilt. Every relationship whether with family,…

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‘My mother…’: Woman buys earrings from a young boy in Mumbai, then discovers the heartbreaking reason he is working instead of going to school |

A viral video from Mumbai is drawing attention for all the right reasons. It captures a brief interaction between a woman and a young boy selling earrings on the roadside. What begins as a simple sale soon turns into a heartfelt conversation, with the child sharing why he spends his day working instead of simply…

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