Beloved author from the hills, Ruskin Bond, has a way of cutting through the noise and touching people’s hearts through his words. While the rest of the world is busy chasing the next big thing, he’s busy watching a cherry tree grow or listening to the rain on a tin roof. His take on love…
The fourth universal strategy is household rules, and the fifth is coaching skills. The researchers argue that rules alone are not enough; children need teaching, modelling, and practice. A child who breaks a rule is often not simply being difficult. More often, the behavior signals that a skill is missing, especially a self-regulation skill. That…
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…
Asian Games 2026 Closing Ceremony: The 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will officially draw to a close on Sunday, October 4, bringing 16 days of sporting action across Japan to an end. The closing ceremony will be held at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, where athletes and officials from across the continent will…
Discarded fruit peels could help recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries at a pilot recycling plant in Singapore. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) developed a process that uses waste from oranges, lemons and pineapples to dissolve battery material and extract metals needed for new batteries. The facility, operating near Pioneer since late 2022,…
Yes, you have decided to take a step forward. But here’s something you should be asking yourself: Are you ready to show up fully in this relationship, with all your wounds and light? Will you be able to bring your true self? Not the curated version you think someone wants to see, but the authentic,…
There is support around you today, Pisces, and much of it comes through partnership. It’s the Moon and Venus help make your life softer and Jupiter assists in studies, and offers growth and improvement in your life. If you’ve carried things on your own, today reminds you that you don’t need to. That’s comforting.Your mood…
At just 11 years old, A.S. Sharvaanica from Tamil Nadu has done something rare in chess: she moved up an age group and won a world title without losing a single game. In April 2026, she became the World Under-12 Girls Rapid Champion at the FIDE World Cadet & Youth Championships in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia….
Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…
A wish you’ve carried quietly can finally come true. Jupiter supports fulfilment, and the day feels like a calm river that still moves forward. You’ll earn good money, and you may also receive honour in society, perhaps praise in a group, a mention in a meeting, or respect from neighbours.Your elder brother or sister supports…
Air hostess misses Ganpati puja at home, then finds Bappa on her flight For people working during festivals, being away from home can mean missing some of the moments they look forward to the most. A family puja may be planned, but work schedules do not always leave room for those plans. One Air India…
When Justin Trudeau said he does not read newspapers or watch the news. Justin Trudeau has lived his entire life under public scrutiny, yet he maintained his sense of detachment, and it is evident now more than ever as after his resignation as the Canadian Prime Minister, Trudeau stepped away from politics. Though he is…
