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For these influential parents, language is becoming the ultimate future skill In an era where artificial intelligence can write code, answer complex questions and translate languages in seconds, many parents assume that coding is the most important skill children need for the future. Yet some of the world’s wealthiest and most influential families are making…

Good news for Vande Bharat Express lovers. In a recent update, Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat has moved a step closer to reality. South Western Railway (SWR) has announced trial runs of a Vande Bharat train on Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section from August 11. The day will mark another major leap towards introducing the semi-high-speed service on…

Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama (Photo: X/ @DalaiLama) The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama, or the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibetan Buddhism.He has always taught that true happiness comes from inner peace, kindness, and compassion for others, and his advice is mostly centered around daily actions, handling…

​Why your curry leaf plant isn’t growing and how to fix it​ Few plants generate as much quiet frustration among Indian home gardeners as a curry leaf plant that simply refuses to grow. It sits there for months, sometimes years, barely putting out a new leaf while everything else on the balcony thrives, and it’s…

A look at ways to clean a chimney filter without harsh chemicals There’s a particular kind of guilt that comes with switching on the kitchen chimney and hearing it strain a little harder than it used to, a sure sign the filter is coated in enough sticky grease to slow it down. Indian cooking, with…

Show your child who their friends are, and you will see who they are becoming. Chanakya believed that the company a person keeps shapes their character more than almost anything else. Children do not just share lunches and jokes with their friends. They absorb their attitudes, their language, their habits, and over time their values….

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…

After spending thirteen years overseas, Dr. Neeraja Nagarajan has made the pivotal decision to return to Chennai. Having honed her expertise at Johns Hopkins and provided insights at McKinsey & Company, her return aligns with her aspiration to make a meaningful contribution to her homeland. This journey embodies the shared struggle faced by numerous professionals…

It’s a beautiful piece of news for every Indian, living in India or in America. For generations of Indian-Americans living in the United States, Independence Day celebrations have been a way of staying connected to their roots. But in 2026, the celebrations received a major official recognition. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle…

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…

Beyond the obvious shapes, the difficulty increases, but sharp-eyed viewers can still pick out a goose, hedgehog, dolphin, snail, gopher, fox, sloth, alligator, and snake hidden in smaller sections of the portrait. A whale, parrot, pelican, starfish, and grasshopper are also woven into less obvious corners, requiring slower, more careful scanning rather than a glance…

There was a time when grandparents did not need apps to remind them to slow down, practise mindfulness, or take care of their mental well-being. Their days followed a rhythm that seemed simple from the outside. They woke up early, spent time with nature, ate slowly, valued rest, and found meaning in small everyday rituals….