Top-performing students are rarely defined by brilliance alone. More often, they stand out because of the quiet habits they repeat every day. Teachers who work closely with strong students say the difference is usually visible long before exam season arrives. These students tend to be consistent, organized and curious. They know how to manage time,…
The “fun dad” label can sound light, even a little playful, but psychology suggests it may point to something deeper. Research on father involvement shows that warm, responsive dads are often linked with better social, emotional, cognitive and physical outcomes in children. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child says responsive back-and-forth interactions help build brain…
When life kept taking away the people who held her up, Kalpana Prajapati kept moving anyway. Born in 2003 in a small village near Rewa, she grew up with loss as an early companion and struggle as a daily reality. But instead of letting hardship define her, the 23-year-old built her future brick by brick,…
Few dishes capture the essence of South Indian comfort food quite like rasam and rice, and it was a combination that reportedly featured regularly in Kalam’s routine. During his years in Thiruvananthapuram, he was said to end many days with a simple meal of rasam and rice, a choice that reflected his preference for light,…
We all know someone who practically lives in jeans. Maybe it’s your friend who owns exactly one dress but somehow has fifteen pairs of denim. Maybe it’s your colleague who wears jeans every Friday, Monday and probably every day in between. Or maybe it’s you.No matter how many fashion trends come and go, jeans somehow…
Here’s what nobody talks about: we’re not really paying for biryani or pasta or Maggi. We’re paying for the luxury of not deciding. Because that’s what food delivery actually sells. That relief of not taking a decision. You’ve already made twenty decisions today, about work, kids, groceries, what someone said in that meeting. So, by…
There is a growing conversation online around a simple question: How much of your life should work be allowed to take? For many people, staying back after office hours, replying to messages late at night, and prioritizing work over personal time have become routine. What was once seen as going the extra mile is, for…
Across Rajasthan, there are cities associated with lakes, palaces, deserts and ancient trade routes. Jodhpur carries a different identity. Set on the edge of the Thar Desert, it spends much of the year under clear skies and strong sunlight, a feature that earned it the title of the Sun City of India. Yet the nickname…
There is no shortage of viral videos on social media, but only a few manage to turn into full-blown debates. One such clip is currently making waves on X, where users are arguing over accountability, evidence, and the power of a camera in a public confrontation.The discussion began after a video surfaced online showing a…
Father and son Leon and Johnny Hamui. (Photo Credit: PEOPLE) Every Father’s Day brings its own rituals. Some sons gift their dads. Some gather around dining tables. Some revisit old photographs and old memories. For Leon Hamui and his son Johnny, this Father’s Day carried something they never imagined they would share: matching scars across…