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7 things parents of highly confident children teach them differently
Parents of deeply confident children often place greater importance on character than image.They don’t want their children to be the prettiest or most impressive in the room, instead they value inner qualities such as kindness, empathy, courage, honesty. When children grow up with such thoughts, they realize that their worth is defined by who they…
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How you make a fist reveals if you are focused, a perfectionist, or observant
We’ve all got those tiny, weird habits we don’t even notice—like tapping a foot during a boring meeting or biting a lip when we’re focused. But one of the most telling “leaks” of our personality happens when we’re stressed or angry: how we clench our fists. It might seem like a random physical reflex, but…
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‘Every time I breathed, I saw him beside me’: The love, fear, and endurance behind this Bengaluru couple’s 11-hour, 22-km swim from Sri Lanka to India |
At 4:30 a.m., somewhere between Sri Lanka and India, the sea was pitch-black.The only thing visible ahead was a blinking light in the distance.Around them was nothing except dark water and silence.Every few strokes, something brushed past their bodies in the water. At one point, flying fish began colliding with them in the dark. They…
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Too much cardio after 40? Why women’s bodies may respond differently from men’s
Cardio is excellent for heart health, circulation, lung function, and mental well-being. The problem begins when it becomes excessive and replaces everything else. Many women over 40 unknowingly enter a cycle of: Doing more cardioEating too littleLosing muscle instead of fatFeeling constantly tiredSeeing fewer resultsExcessive cardio can increase cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. When…
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“The key to handling pressure situations is to…”
Once the body is steady, the next step is to trust your gut. Sachin speaks of “following your instincts,” a statement that sounds effortless until you’re in the middle of a high‑stakes moment. Our instincts aren’t just random hunches; they’re the quiet sum of everything we’ve learned, practiced, and experienced. They’re the brain’s fast‑lane route…
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10 Universities so beautiful, they feel like a journey through time
Stepping onto the vintage quads and vaulted halls of the world’s oldest universities feels like time travel, stone walls that have seen kings, civilisations, and Nobel dreams still buzz with today’s students. These campuses aren’t just schools; they’re living legends, combining Gothic grandeur with modern hustle. One can be totally spellbound by this architecture, often…
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5 curds that aren’t your regular Dahi you must try in summer
Hung curd may be the most familiar item on this list, but it still does not get the attention it deserves. Made simply by straining regular curd through a muslin cloth, hung curd becomes thick, creamy, and versatile. Many Indian households already use it for kebabs or sandwich spreads without thinking of it as a…
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8 beautiful life lessons Studio Ghibli movies teach children: Kindness, courage, and more
Long before the AI-image trend became famous, Studio Ghibli had already been spreading its magic. There’s something so compelling about the Ghibli films, that they stay within its fans’ hearts long after the credits roll. The films, created by legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and the world of Studio Ghibli, are soft yet powerful, and imaginative…
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Hantavirus outbreak: WHO warns 12 countries after South Atlantic cruise ship confirmed cases; raising global travel health concerns |
A rare and unsettling health situation has unfolded on a cruise ship travelling across the South Atlantic, pulling multiple countries into a coordinated alert. What began as a few cases of fever and respiratory illness among passengers has now escalated into confirmed hantavirus infections, suspected cases, and several deaths. The vessel, carrying fewer than 150…
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How to use fruit peels as a fertiliser (common fruits to know)
It is rightly said that nature has everything for human sustenance, we must only know how to use things wisely. Similarly, nothing goes to waste in a smart garden, not even vegetable and fruit waste. They’re goldmines for your plants, and turning kitchen scraps into fertiliser feels like a win for your wallet, the planet,…