Writing is not just a pencil-and-paper skill. Before a child can make an “A”, draw a straight line or stay inside a shape, their hands, fingers, eyes and brain have to work together in surprisingly complex ways. They need enough hand strength to control a pencil, finger dexterity to make small movements, visual-motor coordination to…
If you have ever looked out of a train window, you may have noticed the thick layer of small stones spread around the railway tracks. They can look like ordinary pieces of gravel, but they are actually an important part of how traditional railway tracks are built. These stones are known as ballast, and they…
Soha Ali Khan is warm, witty, and, by her own admission, a little bit crazy at 8 pm. Not in a bad way. In the way that only parents who have a non-negotiable bedtime for their child understand completely. The kind of fierce, unwavering, this-is-not-up-for-discussion energy that kicks in at a very specific time every…
Photo courtesy: @ck.bolado/Instagram There are few sounds that can test a new parent’s patience quite like an inconsolable baby. You feed the baby, check the nappy, burp them, dim the lights, rock them, walk around the room- and still the crying continues. Then, sometimes, something unexpectedly simple works.A recent Instagram video has captured exactly that…
Alba is a name used in several Romance languages, including Italian, Spanish and Catalan, where it means “dawn.” The name evokes the pale light of early morning, giving it a peaceful and graceful quality. Its simple sound and connection to daybreak make it a fitting choice for parents inspired by sunrise. Source link
From Bastar’s forests to ramp: Surrendered women Naxals steal show at fashion event in Raipur What a difference a few years can make. At a National Handloom Day event in Raipur, a group of former women Maoists from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region found themselves in a setting that would once have seemed almost unimaginable – walking…
Manager keeps employee on video calls for 8 hours a day: ‘She’s making me miserable’ Remote work comes with its own version of workplace pressure. Sometimes, it is not the workload itself that becomes difficult, but the constant expectation to stay available. One employee says their workday has reached that point after spending several hours…
5 things you should never ignore in the early stages of dating The early stages of dating can be a little confusing. You are excited to hear from them, you replay conversations in your head, and sometimes, you are so busy wondering whether they like you that you forget to ask yourself a more important…
Independence Day is more than a reminder of India’s freedom. For parents, it can also be a chance to think about another kind of independence: preparing children to become responsible, confident, and caring individuals. Children do not learn responsibility from one big lesson. They learn it through small things they do every day: putting away…
Man earning 8x more than friend asks: ‘Why does he seem happier than me?’ A bigger salary is often treated as proof that a career is going well. But one Reddit user found himself questioning that idea after reconnecting with a former classmate who earns far less but appears to have a calmer routine.The software…