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The word “teen-ternity” is a mashup of “teen” and “maternity.” For decades, parenting advice has agreed on one thing: kids need you the most. The early years come loaded with maternity leave, paternity leave, sleepless nights, and round-the-clock caregiving. Then, as children grow older, parents are expected to return to normal life. By the time…

India fast bowler Ashok Sharma has described receiving his maiden senior national team call-up as the fulfilment of a long-standing dream, with the youngster now hoping to make his international debut during the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series in Harare from July 23 to 26,…

Pratap Chandra Roul, a retired Army man, established a successful dragon fruit farm. He learned farming techniques through online resources and chose dragon fruit for its low water needs. Roul invested in a railing system on a small plot, doubling his plant capacity. Initial yields were low, but organic methods improved production significantly. His farm…

As a traveller, when we plan a trip, we usually think about beaches, palaces, activities, mountains, cuisine or history. But ever imagined exploring India’s richest districts? A recent ranking based on GDP per capita, compiled by InfraMantra, offers an interesting look at places which are India’s economic powerhouses. Many of them are also among the…

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez speaks to Referee Slavko Vincic, of Slovenia (AP/PTI) Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has spoken publicly for the first time since his side’s FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain, insisting he remains proud to represent his country despite the painful end to their title defence. Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup…

image credits: Instagram/Upsc World official Most parents dream of seeing their children succeed. But what if success wasn’t just about scoring good marks? What if it was about raising children who are curious, confident, independent, and unafraid to chase big dreams? At just 14 years old, Jainam Jain has already achieved what many adults aspire…

Image Credit: Instagram/ @robbreport A sprawling mountain estate owned by billionaire businessman and collector Bill Koch is on track to sell for a fraction of its original asking price after spending nearly two years on the market. According to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal, Koch’s 52-acre Aspen property is under contract following…

(L-R) Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar got injured in the England tour. NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill was out of character when he addressed the media after the defeat at Lord’s in the third ODI. Generally calm, mostly balanced and always poised, the skipper seemed frustrated after losing his third ODI series since taking…

When did you last have a real conversation with your teenager? Not about homework. Not about dinner. Not about what time they need to be back home. A real conversation. One where they actually told you something that mattered to them. If you are struggling to remember, you are not alone. And the good news…

Frogs disappear during dry seasons by aestivating underground for months. Their bodies form protective cocoons, and they await the monsoon rains. Moisture and vibrations signal the frogs to emerge from their dormant state. The monsoon rains create ideal breeding pools for frog eggs. This emergence is a survival strategy honed over millions of years. The…

Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) The tears took you back to a balmy July night 36 years ago. As Leo Messi stood there at the MetLife Stadium — defeated — on Sunday night, it was impossible not to be reminded of Diego Maradona. ‘El Diego’ was inconsolable as the Germans walked up…

When you consume an orange, make sure not to discard its peel. Orange peels are loaded with natural essential oils like limonene and are capable of emitting a citrusy fragrance that can help refresh your house naturally, sans any artificial air freshener. Orange peels are environmentally friendly and also serve as an alternative to reduce…