On America's big birthday, mixed emotions over legacy and futureAmericans marked 250 years of independence with a mix of pride and concern. Thousands gathered on the National Mall, facing extreme heat an...
05 Jul, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink’ - Ancient wisdom on why positive change cannot be forced and must come from withinHelping others reach their potential can be frustrating when their desire to change isn't as strong. Like leading a horse to water, you can...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
No phone calls with wife for 13 days; she dies by suicide; Gulf engineer husband lands in jail; Supreme Court overturns his conviction for this reasonHusband worked in Oman and could not talk with late wife; Wife committed suicide by saying refusal to speak to her over the phone caused he...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
She thought she had ruined her future by quitting her job. But 5 words from dad rebuilt her confidence and her dreamAvantika left a secure job at Taj Convention Centre in Agra to pursue her passion for baking, a dream her father wholeheartedly supported. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Psychology says people who raise several children aren't making identical life choices: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who raise several children aren't always motivated by the same reasons. Psychology explains that family size is infl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Why are some children happier eating vegetables while others refuse them? Scientists reveal 6 simple daily habits that could shape healthy eating for lifeMost children don't naturally love vegetables, but new nutrition research suggests that healthy eating habits can be built with simple dail...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Hindu Succession Act: When a woman’s property may go to her husband's legal heirs before her own parentsIndian law governing a woman's property after her death without a will prioritizes her husband's heirs over her own parents. This outdated ...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Investing for your child's future through PPF? Here's what every parent should know before opening a PPF accountParents can open a Public Provident Fund (PPF) account for their minor children to secure their future, benefiting from compounding over th...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Psychology says people who become a pet parent instead of raising their own or adopting a child aren't avoiding responsibility: What this choice may revealPsychology says people who become a pet parent instead of raising their own or adopting a child aren't selfish or disconnected from society...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
Psychology says people who raise a dog along with their new-born child aren't as stressed as many people assume: What research revealsPsychology says people who raise a dog along with their new-born child aren't always taking on an extra burden. Research suggests that livi...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
Psychology says parents who like to play board games at home with their kids, friends or family aren't simply playing games: What this habit revealsPsychology says parents who like to play board games at home with their kids, friends or family aren't simply looking for entertainment. Ps...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Only after you raise a child do you understand your… — Life lessons on family, parenting, sacrifice, gratitude and why experience is the best teacherChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Only after you raise a child do you understand your parents' grace.” The saying refle...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Parents' support to wife doesn't relieve husband of maintenance duty: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance to his wife simply because her parents offer financial help. The ...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who choose not to have children aren't necessarily self-centered, they may simply be living in line with their valuesContrary to popular belief, choosing to be childfree doesn't diminish life satisfaction, research indicates. Many adults intentionally deci...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Yiddish Proverb of the Day: "When children are young, their parents talk about how smart they are; when parents are old, their children talk about how stupid they are."A poignant Yiddish proverb highlights the shifting dynamics in family relationships as parents age. While once celebrated for their intelli...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
French proverb of the day: 'A father is a banker provided…' – a lesson on value of parental support; meaning and significance explainedA French proverb highlights the natural instinct of fathers to provide for their families, extending beyond financial support to encompass ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Psychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't controlling: What psychology explains about this parenting behaviorPsychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't trying to control every step of their lives. In many families, ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.42 AM IST