Why Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan founded a 'whole child' school in 2016 but shut it down after a decadeThe Primary School, a tuition-free private institution, has ceased operations after ten years. This closure followed the Chan Zuckerberg In...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kate Winslet: ‘Looking like a normal person, having a face that moves, having all of the wrinkles; that matters a great deal because...’ - Titanic actress on why women should embrace ageing naturallyQuote of the day Kare Winslet: Actress Kate Winslet champions natural ageing and authentic self-expression in her quote. She believes genui...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
H1N1 cases are rising across Indian cities from Delhi to Bengaluru: Doctors say who is at higher risk and symptoms to watchH1N1 has emerged as the dominant flu strain across Indian cities this season, with Delhi alone logging 1,777 cases and 2,392 total Influenz...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
- Smartwatches, Wi-Fi and parenting: When technology starts judging us
From fitness trackers that congratulate us for accidental steps to sleep monitors that disturb us to warn about screen time, technology has...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
One of a Kind Awards: Honouring the resourcefulness of bootstrapped championsAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Bootstrapped Champion Aw...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by Usain Bolt, 'Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you're growing up, you're walking down the street, you've got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can't pass one person' offers timeless life advice, wisdom on respect, behavior, human nature, learning humilityQuote of the day by Usain Bolt offers a timeless reminder that manners are among the simplest ways to demonstrate respect. Saying good morn...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.51 AM IST
Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI ‘electronic nose’ that could detect drugs and African swine feverA talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Is your child glued to phone during meals? Kareena Kapoor Khan’s nutritionist shares 3 simple hacks to reduce screen timeCelebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan, offers parents practical solutions for mealtime screen depe...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Cardiologists share new guidelines on how to manage cholesterolUS cardiologists issue new guidelines for managing cholesterol. The updated US guidelines urge earlier identification and treatment of unhe...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Between 2021 to 2024, patients were screened, now study finds blood pressure-hypertension medicine may treat rare and potentially fatal brain disease in childrenVWM causes progressive loss of motor and intellectual abilities and can lead to early death. There is currently no approved treatment that ...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.33 AM IST
Quote of the Day by 'Goodnight Moon' author Margaret Wise Brown: ‘Quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times, a child can dwell in thoughts of his own…’Quote of the Day by Margaret Wise Brown: Modern childhood seems devoid of the serene moments necessary for self-reflection. Margaret Wise B...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Soha Ali Khan won’t let daughter Inaaya’s bedtime go beyond 8 pm, the Sharmila Tagore wisdom behind this strict routine & why she refuses to compromiseSoha Ali Khan's Parenting Lesson: Soha Ali Khan focuses on maintaining a stable routine for her daughter, Inaaya, notably enforcing a firm ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Hollywood icon Bette Davis: 'If you have never been hated by your child, you have never been a parent.' The First Lady of the American Screen on the difficult realities of parentingParenting is not just about unconditional love and providing affectional and emotional support to your kids. It is also about setting them ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
MPs across party lines push bills to limit social media access for minorsAlthough private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'Told my son to watch sunset': Jaaved Jaaferi explains why patience & boredom may be becoming harder for today’s generation; says, real life is not 30 frames per secondJaaved Jaaferi says children today can struggle with quiet moments, such as simply sitting and watching a sunset. Comparing his sons’ exper...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST