2026

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent success ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence that the athletes would compete with determination and inspire the nation. India begins its campaign on Thursday with a 124-member contingent looking to make a strong impact despite the reduced competition programme.“As the Commonwealth…

Parenting often feels like a never-ending cycle of reminders. Finish your homework. Put your shoes away. Don’t hit your sibling. Turn off the screen. By the end of the day, many parents realise they’ve spent far more time correcting their child than connecting with them. That’s where the 5:1 parenting rule comes in, a simple…

Haruki Murakami (Image: Wikipedia) We all try to protect the people we love. Parents try to shield their children from disappointment. Friends offer advice before a hard decision. Partners try to ease each other’s worries. Yet no matter how much care goes into it, some pain simply cannot be avoided. Haruki Murakami, the Japanese novelist,…