Children do need discipline. They do need structure, routine and expectations. But they also need encouragement that is specific, steady and believable. A child who is struggling benefits more from hearing, “Let’s figure out what is making this difficult,” than “Study harder.” That small change shifts the conversation from blame to support. It tells the…
T’puram: Though he missed out on the chief minister’s post, senior Congress functionary K C Venugopal has emerged as a key power centre in the formation of the new UDF govt, with his camp securing significant representation in the cabinet as well as several major portfolios.Party sources said seven of the 11 Congress ministers in…
When hunger hits between meals, most people reach for something fast, not necessarily something filling. That is where the air fryer earns its keep. It turns a handful of simple ingredients into snacks that feel warm, crisp and genuinely satisfying without demanding much time or effort. Nutrition experts generally suggest that the average adult needs…
NEW DELHI: When the Rajdhani from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi caught fire on the morning of May 17, the people of Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh may have said: “Again!”They would have a good reason to do so.On April 18, 2011, Ratlam was in the news for another Rajdhani fire. That train was chugging from Mumbai to…
Kansas City Chiefs linked to former $63M New England Patriots star despite growing interest from Washington Commanders. (Image via X) The Kansas City Chiefs recorded a brutal run on the field in the last season after a Super Bowl LIX lost against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 season.The major losses have sparked concern among…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and MS Dhoni during a training session. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: There’s a lot of anticipation whether MS Dhoni will be seen in action for one last time at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. He came in late for practice on Sunday, got padded up, did a bit of warm-up…
Sigmund Freud’s wise words flip the common myth about creativity on its head. Most people believe inspiration is like lightning that strikes suddenly, unpredictably, and you have to be ready to catch it. Freud disagreed. He believed inspiration is something you meet through action, not passive waiting. “Going halfway” doesn’t mean forcing yourself to produce…
The family of a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal earlier this week staged a protest outside chief minister Mohan Yadav’s residence on Sunday, demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi. BHOPAL: The family of a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal earlier this week staged a protest outside…
RJ Mahvash and Yuzvendra Chahal RJ Mahvash has finally responded to the growing social media buzz around her relationship with Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, after fans noticed that the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram.Speaking about the speculation, the actor and content creator clarified that the online reaction was overblown and stemmed from a…
MUMBAI : UK’s Prudential plc has doubled down on its India plans, with the British insurer agreeing to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance from Bharti Life Ventures and 360 ONE Asset Management for an initial cash consideration of Rs 3,500 crore. The transaction will hand Prudential both majority ownership and operational control,…