Meet the rare orange-lipped monkey that hid from science for years, and a blurred photo helped discover it |

Meet the rare orange-lipped monkey that hid from science for years, and a blurred photo helped discover it |

A new monkey species, likweli, was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers first spotted an unfamiliar primate in a blurry photograph in 2008. Further sightings led to a dedicated search between 2018 and 2022. This newly identified species has distinctive orange lips and a calm nature. Conservationists now recommend listing the likweli as…

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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes…

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Mother holds child out of moving train window to urinate; video sparks debate on civic sense and child safety during travel |

Mother holds child out of moving train window to urinate; video sparks debate on civic sense and child safety during travel |

Travellers use trains to reach a destination safely. However, a recent viral video has turned an ordinary rail trip into a nationwide conversation about parenting, child safety, hygiene, travelling and shared space. The now-viral clip, recorded by a fellow passenger inside a moving train, shows a woman lifting a young child toward an open window…

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"This is how retirement should be"; meet the couple who chose a cruise ship instead of a retirement home and spent more than 450 days living at sea |

“This is how retirement should be”; meet the couple who chose a cruise ship instead of a retirement home and spent more than 450 days living at sea |

For many, retirement means gardening, sleeping, cooking or just spending time with grandchildren. But for this Australian couple who are also great-grandparents, retirement looks like a forever sea sojourn. Meet Marty and Jess Ansen, who made retirement look like a fun journey. The couple made global headlines after sharing their secret that they had spent…

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's parenting rules that explain why they keep Vamika away from the spotlight

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s parenting rules that explain why they keep Vamika away from the spotlight

In a world where celebrity children often become internet sensations before they can even speak, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have chosen to do the exact opposite. Despite being among India’s most photographed public figures, the couple has spent the last few years carefully shielding their daughter Vamika and now their son Akaay from the…

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Why children suddenly stop telling their parents everything around age 12

Why children suddenly stop telling their parents everything around age 12

Experts recommend resisting the urge to interpret silence as secrecy. Instead of asking a series of direct questions, creating regular opportunities for relaxed conversation, such as during a walk, while driving or over dinner, can make children feel more comfortable opening up. Listening without immediately correcting, criticising or offering solutions also helps build trust. Perhaps…

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Health Benefits Of Bay Leaves: 5 Health benefits of bay leaves: Why this everyday kitchen spice deserves a spot in your diet

Health Benefits Of Bay Leaves: 5 Health benefits of bay leaves: Why this everyday kitchen spice deserves a spot in your diet

Bay leaves are one of the most popular ingredients of Indian cuisine, usually added to curries, biryanis, soups, and stews to add aroma to the dish. Although many people prefer to take out these tiny leaves from the dishes, these herbs have been highly valued for their nutritional and medicinal value in traditional medicine for…

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