School teaches children how to read, calculate, compete and prepare for the world outside. Home teaches something quieter, but often far more lasting: how to live with people, how to respond to hurt, how to carry responsibility, and how to become someone others can trust. These lessons are not written on a whiteboard or graded…
Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, with the Sensex surging nearly 610 points and the Nifty closing comfortably above the 24,100 mark. The rebound was driven by value buying in FMCG, automobile and telecom stocks, supported by optimism around corporate earnings and a positive trend across Asian markets. After a choppy trading…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. NEW DELHI: A food delivery agent died after falling from the Dabri flyover in southwest Delhi after his scooter was allegedly hit by a car on Thursday morning, news agency PTI reported. As per the report, the car driver fled the spot after the incident.Police said that a PCR…
Keeping children properly hydrated is essential for their overall health and daily functioning. While it may sound simple to just offer water, the reality is that children often do not recognise when they are thirsty. They may become distracted with play, school, or activities and forget to drink enough fluids. Experts, including those from the…
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre for repeatedly failing to file its affidavit in a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to curb “unpredictable fluctuations” in airfares and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines, PTI reported.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked the Union government to file an application along with an…
Image Credit: TOI/ Bengaluru BENGALURU: Bookworm, the iconic bookshop on Church Street, saw nearly 5,000 books destroyed after rainwater gushed into the shop within minutes.Proprietor Krishna Gowda said, “The hailstones clogged the drainage outlets, and almost instantly, water started pouring in from all sides,” he said. By 5.30pm, shelves that once held stories, ideas and…
Buddha Purnima, a triple-blessed day celebrating Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana, underscores the enduring relevance of his teachings. In today’s world, marked by rapid change and division, mindfulness, non-attachment, and compassion offer vital pathways to inner peace, resilience, and unity. These ancient principles provide a timeless guide for navigating modern challenges. Buddha Purnima is…
Hundreds of people had their morning disrupted today when a suspected gas leak forced the evacuation of Farringdon station in Central London, reported DailyMail. The station, which is one of Britain’s eighth busiest, came to a complete standstill as emergency services rushed in to handle the situation. British Transport Police got the call at 9:42…
Minimalism had its moment, but now polka dots have entered the chat, and they are not here to whisper subtly. Bold, playful, and a little chaotic, this retro print is making a full-blown comeback for springsummer 2026. What started as a 19th-century fashion quirk has now shape-shifted into a Gen Z-approved aesthetic that feels equal…
Photographed (L-R): Shakuntala Devi, Neha NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon saw strong participation from women athletes, with the under-29 10-kilometer category highlighting speed, determination, and emerging talent.Leading the category was 22-year-old Shakuntala Devi, who secured first place with a chip time of 42:31. Having been associated with running for the past five years,…