युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु।युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा॥ “For one who is balanced in eating, recreation, work, sleep, and activity, life becomes harmonious.” The Gita does not glorify excess. It values balance and children desperately need that lesson today. Modern childhood often swings between extremes: overstimulation, endless screens, packed schedules, academic pressure, and emotional burnout. The Gita’s…
In a clip that keeps resurfacing online, singer Jyoti Nooran is seen performing live when a small child comes forward and offers her money, a gesture that is often understood as a form of appreciation in some performance settings. Instead of reacting with irritation or embarrassment, she responds with warmth, kisses the child on the…
“Narendra Modi, this is for you. My name is Gabhruji and I want an Aadhaar Card.” The video going viral on Instagram begins with this statement which almost sounds like a joke. But what follows next is a heartfelt tribute to India from an American traveller known as Gabe. The man is clearly in love…
Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal at 194, is alive and well, dispelling recent death rumors. This ancient giant tortoise, born in 1882, enjoys a pampered life on St. Helena, receiving hand-fed meals of fruits and vegetables, and even maintains a romantic life. His remarkable longevity continues to inspire. Imagine a creature that has…
Pomegranate works best at breakfast when it is not left to stand alone. Because it is naturally sweet and carbohydrate-containing, pairing it with protein, healthy fat, or more fiber can make the meal steadier and more filling. That is where plain Greek yogurt, curd, cottage cheese, oats, chia seeds, nuts, or a handful of seeds…
Children absorb far more from what parents do than from what they say. If parents want calm, honesty, empathy, and resilience, they have to live those qualities in daily life. They need to show how to apologize, how to handle disappointment, how to disagree without cruelty, and how to recover after a hard day. This…
15 to 20 grams per serving Greek yogurt has become popular for good reason. It is thicker than regular yogurt and much richer in protein, with many plain 170-gram servings offering about 15 to 20 grams. It also brings calcium for bones and probiotics that may support gut health. The key is to choose unsweetened…
‘There is only one sadness if…’: UPSC rank-holder Abhishek Chauhan, uncle of cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, on family, values and success secret It seems Vaibhav Suryavanshi isn’t the only champion in the family. The under-19 cricketer’s maternal uncle, Abhishek Chauhan has also reached great heights. Abhishek cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 with an impressive…
Professional gardeners always add more evergreen shrubs than you expect. Image credit – Wikimedia Mixed garden borders often look stunning during spring and summer. However, the same plants can fail to create a proper design when they stop flowering. Horticulturists claim that one of the main reasons for this is insufficient evergreen structure. Unlike flowering…
Praise can be selective. It usually arrives after a good grade, a neat drawing, a polite response, or a helpful act. Love, however, should not depend on performance. Children need to know that they are loved not only when they shine, but also when they struggle, fail, irritate, or disappoint. Unconditional love does not mean…
Woman is the creator of the human race. She is the first Guru, the first guide and mentor of humanity. There is much truth in the saying that there is a strong woman behind every successful man. Wherever you see happy, peaceful individuals; wherever you see children endowed with noble qualities and good dispositions; wherever…
In recent years, millets have returned to Indian kitchens, and for good reason. Unlike refined carbohydrates that digest quickly and leave people hungry soon after, whole grains release energy slowly. Ragi, bajra, jowar, oats, and brown rice provide fibre, minerals, and sustained energy. These foods can help mothers avoid the cycle of exhaustion and frequent…
