Michelle Obama with her family. (Instagram/@Barack Obama) Michelle Obama has never presented parenting as a popularity contest. In a podcast conversation, she offered a striking reminder that many parents may find uncomfortable: children do not always have to like their parents. For her, the job was never to become her daughters’ best friend. It was…
For many children, school is not just about learning anymore. It can also become a place where marks, ranks, and competition decide how successful they are made to feel. From comparing grades to expecting the highest scores, the pressure to “come first” can begin at a very young age. Actor Suriya once spoke openly about…
Woman screaming inside the theater (X) A weird moment unfolded recently inside a cinema hall while watching the newly released movie Hanuman Ansh. A woman watching the movie appeared to become overwhelmed as the Hanuman Chalisa began playing on screen. A video of the incident is going viral on social media. It shows the woman…
A story of courage, determination, and choosing an unconventional path has emerged from Greater Noida, where former engineer Upendra Singh has traded his corporate career for a humble grilled sandwich cart. After spending two years working as a private engineer at an MNC, Singh decided to leave his job and start something of his own,…
POCSO: Kerala HC delivers key ruling The Kerala High Court has held that kissing a child’s penis, when done with sexual intent, amounts to penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.The ruling came while the high court dismissed an appeal filed by a man convicted under the POCSO Act…
Here’s how to make your own festive torans and door décor using materials you likely already have at home. With Ganeshotsav already underway and Navratri and Diwali not far behind, doorways across Indian homes are about to get their annual festive makeover, and there’s genuinely no need to rush out and buy a ready-made toran…
Kodinhi in Kerala is known for its unusually high twin births. (Photo: Undiscovered Indian Treasures) There are places you visit for their beaches, backwaters and misty hills. And then there is Kodinhi, a quiet village in Kerala’s Malappuram district. At first glance, Kodinhi looks much like any other Kerala village- lush greenery, narrow roads, homes,…
For one Indian man living in the US, a trip to the dentist came with a bill he definitely wasn’t expecting.Nitin Malhotra, who has lived in the United States for around 15 years, recently shared his experience on Instagram after going to a dentist with a painful tooth. What shocked him wasn’t just the treatment…
AI-generated representation: ChatGPT A race can be lost in seconds. For seven-year-old Tangtang, it seemed to happen almost immediately. At a roller-skating competition in Wuhan, China, the young skater fell right at the start, while the other children quickly raced ahead. She was suddenly at the back of the pack, with the finish line still…
Why a Bengaluru man calls ₹2 lakh a month the ‘most dangerous’ salary A ₹2 lakh monthly salary is often seen as a major career milestone. But a Bengaluru man has sparked a different conversation around the figure, asking whether reaching that level of income can sometimes make people less willing to make bold career…