Parents often want children to grow into confident decision-makers, but freedom can feel risky when the stakes are everyday routines, schoolwork, or behavior. The instinct is to step in, correct, and control. Yet children learn judgment by practicing it, not by being told to develop it. The sweet spot is not chaos and not micromanagement….
NEW DELHI: Congress has picked VD Satheesan for the post of Kerala chief minister on Thursday. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept back to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Left Democratic Front-led by Pinarayi Vijayan.The decision was finalised by the Congress leadership…
The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…
China’s blocking of Meta’s $2 billion Manus AI acquisition signals a shift, making Singapore a less effective shield for Chinese tech firms seeking Western exits. Regulators intervened despite Manus’s Singapore registration, barring founders from leaving the country. This move suggests Beijing’s scrutiny now extends beyond incorporation, impacting future international ventures. China’s decision to block Meta’s…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: Krunal Pandya/Instagram) What a comeback from the Chase Master Virat Kohli. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a memorable chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. And in the…
In many East Asian cultures, fatherhood has traditionally been tied to discipline, structure, and responsibility. A father may be less verbally affectionate than some modern parenting ideals suggest, but he is often expected to model self-control, duty, and perseverance. In such homes, love may be expressed through insistence: study harder, behave well, respect elders, stay…
A senior White House official has claimed that US President Donald Trump has left detailed instructions for Vice President JD Vance in case of an assassination attempt or other emergency during his second term.Sebastian Gorka, who serves as deputy assistant to the President and senior director for counterterrorism, made the remarks during an interview on…
Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal has denied rumours that he plans to run for president of Real Madrid after reports linked him to the role following a disappointing season for the Spanish club.Speculation started after current president Florentino Perez announced fresh club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major…
The YouTuber reportedly said he did not want fake stories spreading online, especially when it came to something as personal as marriage. So instead of letting gossip pages and comment sections do all the talking, he clarified the situation himself. According to reports, Sourav shared that he respects his family’s decision and is genuinely happy…
NEW DELHI: The newly elected BJP government in West Bengal has moved to tighten enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations, issuing a modified public notice under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, reiterating that no cattle or buffalo can be slaughtered without mandatory official certification declaring the animal fit for slaughter.The notice also makes…