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Most people, when they are going through something difficult, cannot stop looking at it. The problem sits directly in front of them and they examine it from every angle turning it over, measuring it, trying to understand it fully, giving it their complete and sustained attention. It feels responsible. It feels like the serious, adult…

Kranti Gaud (Getty Images) India fast bowler Kranti Gaud said earning a place on the iconic Lord’s honours board had been her personal target from the very start of the one-off Women’s Test, after her match-winning performance guided India to a historic 270-run victory over England.Gaud was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5/37…

Children who hear, “I loved how patiently you kept trying,” often become braver than those who hear only, “You’re so smart.” When effort is celebrated, children become less afraid of getting things wrong. They learn that confidence isn’t about being perfect. It’s about believing they can keep going, even when something feels difficult. Independent children…

Most people throw eggshells in the kitchen bin without thinking about anything else, but skilled gardeners consider them a source of natural resources. High in calcium and other trace minerals, eggshells can be used in many ways in the garden instead of being simply wasted. Even though they cannot become a miracle fertilizer, proper preparation…

Jungle safaris are meant only for the responsible tourists. For those who don’t believe in following rules or discipline, safaris should not be on their bucket list because the first lesson every safari guide tells is simple: the rules must be followed. Whether you’re exploring India’s Jim Corbett or America’s Yellowstone or Africa’s savannahs, park…

Jos Buttler and Joe Root of England (Getty Images) England have promoted Jacob Bethell to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston on Tuesday, while experienced wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is set to celebrate a major career milestone with his 200th appearance in the format.The move sees Bethell entrusted…

Long before smartphones and social media check-ins, travellers had another way of preserving memories and it was through postage stamps and postal cancellations. Today it sounds like a nostalgic tradition. But for those who miss collecting stamps, worry not as the tradition has returned with a modern twist, thanks to the Karnataka Philately Passport. Let’s…

Choosing a baby’s name is one of the most meaningful decisions for any parent. While some names are selected because they sound beautiful or honour family traditions, others are cherished for the powerful stories and emotions they carry. Names that symbolise new life, hope, renewal and fresh beginnings have remained popular across cultures because they…

India’s Sanju Samson with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has urged patience before judging head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure, saying the T20I defeats to Ireland and England came without two of India’s most influential players, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.India endured a difficult tour, losing the two-match series…

Every parent has heard it at least once. “I’m bored.” And usually, the response is the same. Someone hands over a phone. A cartoon is switched on. A tablet appears. Within seconds, the complaint is gone. But what if boredom isn’t the problem? What if it’s actually something children need more of?That’s the idea tennis…

India’s Ravi Bishnoi bowls a delivery during the second T20 International match between India and England in the India tour of England 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England. New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin has retired. Ravindra Jadeja is nearing the end of an illustrious career. Axar Patel has lost his bite, Kuldeep Yadav his…

Many parents have noticed their child sleeping with their mouth open. This habit is often brushed off as a cute and quirky habit. While occasional mouth breathing due to cold or allergies is harmless, persistent mouth breathing during sleep can sometimes be an early sign that a child is not breathing optimally. It may even…