Parenthood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys, but new findings suggest that the experience can be far more complex, especially in the United States. According to the World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup, the United Nations, and an independent…
Some people apologise even when they have done nothing wrong. Others struggle to say “no”, constantly put everyone else’s needs before their own, or feel guilty for setting even the smallest boundary. While these behaviours are often praised as signs of kindness or selflessness, psychologists say they can sometimes point to something much deeper. People-pleasing…
When is the right time to have a second baby?- a question many couples deliberately think about. While factors like personal readiness and family planning take a seat in this, one more factor plays an important role, which is health- both the mother’s and the next baby’s. Many couples are unaware that the interval between…
Image Credit: SYMMETRY CO. PHOTOGRAPHY; Lauren Bouldin via X/ People Buying a dream home is often the beginning of an exciting new chapter. For Tyler and Lauren Bouldin, however, moving into their historic Pennsylvania property came with an unexpected surprise – one that slithered into almost every part of their new life. According to an…
While Gaura Devi came into the limelight by becoming the symbol of the Chipko Movement through her brave act, Chandi Prasad Bhatt played a significant role in laying the foundation of the Chipko Movement. He had formed the Dashauli Gram Swarajya Sangh (DGSS) in 1964 and used it as a tool for forest conservation alongside…
Simple yet powerful, Lotus is directly inspired by one of the world’s most sacred flowers. Revered in Hinduism, Buddhism and even Ancient Egyptian culture, the lotus symbolises purity, enlightenment, rebirth and resilience. It is a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name rooted in spirituality and hope. Sacred flowers have inspired beautiful names for generations,…
Naming twins often means finding two names that feel connected while still giving each child an identity of their own. For many parents, rhyming names strike that balance. They sound harmonious without being the same, creating a pair that is memorable, easy to say and pleasing to hear. Some names differ by just one letter,…
Purple isn’t a colour you come across often in the wild. Greens help animals blend into forests, browns disappear into the ground, and bright reds or yellows usually serve as warning signs. But purple? That’s a rarity. In fact, many animals that appear purple aren’t actually producing purple pigment. Their colour is often the result…
A new home isn’t just a change of address. It’s where ordinary mornings will unfold, celebrations will happen, difficult days will end, and countless memories will quietly take shape. Maybe that’s why so many cultures have one thing in common. Before settling into a new house, they pause. They light a lamp, open the windows,…
Walk into almost any birthday or anniversary gathering and there is a good chance the cake appears at some point. Candles are lit, cameras come out and everyone pauses for the familiar ritual before the celebration continues. It has become such an accepted part of marking personal milestones that many people barely question it. Yet…