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Psychology says parents who keep old report cards and childhood drawings may be preserving a part of their own life story, not just memories

A faded report card, a colourful drawing made with uneven crayons or a tiny note written in a child’s handwriting may seem like ordinary pieces of paper. But for many parents, throwing them away can feel surprisingly difficult. Even when children grow into adults, parents may continue to keep folders filled with schoolwork, drawings and…

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Pakistan International Airlines: PIA gets a fashion makeover with nine designers, but Pakistanis have one question: ‘Will the AC work now?’

Pakistan International Airlines has a new look. But judging by the reaction online, passengers seem to have other things on their minds.Nine Pakistani designers showcased their ideas for PIA’s new uniforms for 2026 on September 16, with the airline describing the event as a meeting point between Pakistani fashion and “the future of flight”.The designers…

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The leap that began with a dare: A childhood challenge, a swollen toe and the 8.07m jump that made TC Yohannan an Asian Games legend | Asian Games 2026 News

Over five decades have passed, but Thaduthuvila Chandapillai Yohannan, the genial octogenarian, recounts that day in Tehran with the enthusiasm of a five-year-old.It’s the 1974 Asian Games and the then 28-year-old long jumper’s left toe is swollen. He walks onto the runway, taking painkillers.Yohannan’s first attempt lands at 7.25m. The pain shoots up and he…

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At 13, Quimcy Dsouza was a middle-distance runner before football took over; 11 years later, Ronaldinho-inspired Teqball has put her one win away from Asian Games history | Asian Games 2026 News

India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza (Image: @quimcyyy/Instagram) India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza suffered a 1-2 defeat to Indonesia’s Ima Sumaya in the women’s singles Teqball semifinal at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday. However, her medal hopes remain alive, with the 24-year-old set to compete for bronze against Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto on Sunday.A victory would make Quimcy…

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‘We all waited for like 6 hours to get a room’: D Gukesh explains why Arjun Erigaisi lost in Chess Olympiad Round 1 game | Chess News

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh has offered some context behind Arjun Erigaisi’s shock defeat in the opening round of the Chess Olympiad, saying India’s players had endured a hectic start to the tournament and were left waiting for hours to get their rooms.Arjun, India’s second-ranked player, suffered a surprise…

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Pawan Sehrawat replaces Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India’s Asian Games flag-bearer | Asian Games 2026 News

Pawan Sehrawat will replace Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India’s flag-bearer at the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya on Saturday after the shot-putter was unable to receive his official kit in time.Sehrawat, a key member of India’s gold-medal-winning men’s kabaddi team at the previous Asian Games, will now join shooting star Manu Bhaker in leading…

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