'Call me uncool, but I don't allow my child to have sleepovers': Parenting expert explains why she says no

‘Call me uncool, but I don’t allow my child to have sleepovers’: Parenting expert explains why she says no

Photo credits: Instagram/@riddhi_deorah Modern parents are changing the conventional rules of parenting. They are saying yes to the experiences that were once a big “No” for children and teens. Sleepovers is one such activity. A night with friends, movies, games, snacks is now being considered a normal part of children’s life nowadays. But not everyone…

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An Australian cyclist accidentally trapped a 2-metre venomous eastern brown snake in her bike chain, then it bit her

An Australian cyclist accidentally trapped a 2-metre venomous eastern brown snake in her bike chain, then it bit her | World News

A routine ride through northern New South Wales turned into an unusual wildlife incident after a cyclist unknowingly rode over a large snake on a popular rail trail. What followed unfolded in a matter of moments. As reported, the reptile became caught in the bicycle’s chain mechanism, leaving part of its body trapped while the…

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Harsh reality for H-1B visa returnees: Changed Indian IT hiring landscape, lower salaries and fewer jobs

Harsh reality for H-1B visa returnees: Changed Indian IT hiring landscape, lower salaries and fewer jobs

Experts note that the lack of adequate skills is not altogether the problem – it’s the job market. H-1B visa holders returning to India due to layoffs or uncertainties pertaining to the Donald Trump administration’s immigration policies and tighter visa guidelines are facing a harsh reality – jobs back home are not readily available.US technology…

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'Those under pressure, go wherever you want': Mamata as TMC exodus continues with Koel Mallick's exit

‘Those under pressure, go wherever you want’: Mamata as TMC exodus continues with Koel Mallick’s exit | India News

Former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reacted on the wave of ongoing exodus from Trinamool Congress following the party’s crushing assembly poll defeat in May. Reacting to actor-politician Koel Mallick’s resignation from the Rajya Sabha, Mamata suggested that several…

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Watch: Argentina fans burn England flags after FIFA World Cup semi-final win | Football News

Watch: Argentina fans burn England flags after FIFA World Cup semi-final win | Football News

Argentina fans burn England flags (Screengrabs) Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final sparked massive celebrations across Buenos Aires, but some fans drew criticism after burning England flags and displaying coffins decorated with the St George’s Cross. Videos and photos also showed supporters chanting songs linked to the Falklands War, while…

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A 67-million-year-old T. rex discovered on a South Dakota ranch has sold for $50.1 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned

A 67-million-year-old T. rex discovered on a South Dakota ranch has sold for $50.1 million, becoming theA most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned | World News

For decades, Tyrannosaurus rex has occupied a unique place in popular culture, appearing as both a scientific subject and a symbol of prehistoric power. Now, one exceptionally preserved specimen has made history for a different reason: its price. A T. rex fossil known as Gus has sold for $50.1m at auction in New York, setting…

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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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Iceland heats every home using energy from volcanoes, and almost all of its electricity comes from renewable sources, making it one of the world's cleanest energy systems

Iceland heats every home using energy from volcanoes, and almost all of its electricity comes from renewable sources, making it one of the world’s cleanest energy systems | World News

For most countries, volcanoes represent danger, destruction and uncertainty. In Iceland, they are also one of the nation’s greatest assets. Sitting atop one of the world’s most geologically active regions, the Nordic island has spent decades harnessing the heat beneath its surface to warm homes, generate electricity and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Today,…

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