Life & style

Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (Photo: @gaurgopald/ X) Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian monk, motivational speaker, author, and lifestyle coach.He studied electrical engineering and worked briefly as a professional but left his corporate job in the 90s. Over the past three decades, he has become one of India’s most followed spiritual … Read more

Kajal Aggarwal’s simple parenting rule It started with a simple request from a four-year-old boy named Neil. “Mumma, I want this. Can you just Amazon it, Blinkit?” Kajal Aggarwal looked at her son and said two words that most modern parents find genuinely difficult to say. “You wait.” And then she said something that has … Read more

Every night, countless parents believe the day has finally ended. The lights are off, homework is done, and their teenager is safely tucked into bed. But for many families, bedtime isn’t really the end of the day- it is simply the moment the phone takes over.A recent study has found that more than half of … Read more

These 7 dog breeds are the perfect fit A small home doesn’t have to mean giving up on the idea of a dog, even though plenty of people assume it does. What actually determines whether a dog thrives in a compact space has surprisingly little to do with the animal’s size on paper, and a … Read more

A social media reel has turned into a bigger conversation about railway safety. A video allegedly showing two people inside the loco pilot’s cabin of a Vande Bharat train has been widely shared online, with many users asking how anyone outside the railway system could enter a part of the train that is generally considered … Read more

Children hear far more than parents realise. They notice how you speak about neighbours, teachers, relatives, domestic workers, delivery partners, shopkeepers and even strangers in traffic. If they repeatedly hear kindness, empathy and respect, those behaviours gradually become normal. If they constantly hear criticism, insults or gossip, those patterns can become normal too.Children learn respect … Read more

Quote of the day by BK Sister Shivani Disagreements and conflicts are a part and parcel of our daily lives, whether we are at home, at work, or among friends.But what matters most is not just that a disagreement happens, but how we choose to approach it.BK Sister Shivani’s words tell us that many problems … Read more

Every parent waits for their child’s first word. A “Mumma” or “Papa” from the child’s mouth feels like a milestone. So when these words don’t come as expected- worry follows.The first three years of life are a period of extraordinary brain growth. During this time, babies are constantly building neural connections that help them understand … Read more

Athleisure is what people call clothes that blur the line between the gym and everyday life. Picture leggings, joggers or trainers that hold up during a workout but still look fine for a coffee run, a casual office day or meeting friends afterwards. The idea took off as people started caring less about dressing formally … Read more

Before you hit send: Common emoji mistakes that can lead to misunderstandings in office emails and team chats A manager replies to a completed project with a simple thumbs-up. To some people reading it, that’s a perfectly normal sign-off, quick, clear approval. To others, particularly younger colleagues, it can land as clipped, dismissive, or even … Read more