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How Nagalakshmi nurtured two grandmasters

When R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, the world celebrated the young grandmaster’s brilliance. Certainly, his victory was a pride for India, but, behind the global stage he was standing at, there was his mother, Nagalakshmi, who spent years building the foundation for him. Praggnanandhaa and his sister, Vaishali,…

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10 unhealthy habits that could be stopping you from moving ahead in life, as per psychology

Scroll through your phone and it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind.But you are comparing your messy, behind-the-scenes reality to someone else’s highly curated, heavily filtered best moments. The Pivot: Put the blinders on.The only benchmark that actually matters is who you were six months ago. Celebrate your own micro-wins.5.Avoiding uncomfortable talksBurying your problems…

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“Why don’t you live for now?” Harsh Goenka’s simple reminder about delaying joy

Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, which belongs to one of India’s oldest business dynasties, often puts out short musings on life and decision-making. Forbes estimates his net worth to be $2.7 billion earned over decades of business expansion in sectors like tyres, infrastructure and power transmission. Outside of business, his social media posts are…

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Jigar Naik First Iitian From Odisha’S Village: Jigar Naik set to become this Odisha village’s first IITian; before that, his mother had to win a much harder battle

Jigar Naik with his mother Apoorva Naik. (Image Courtesy: Dainik Bhaskar) Every time Apoorva Naik sat down at her sewing machine, she wasn’t just stitching clothes. She was stitching together hope. That machine became her family’s lifeline, paying school fees, covering daily expenses, and keeping alive a dream that once seemed out of reach. Today,…

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Darpan Inani: From losing his sight at the age of 3 to becoming chess champion; How Darpan Inani’s parents played the unseen role in his journey

Image Courtesy: Instagram/darpaninani_official When Darpan Inani went blind at just three years old, his parents could have panicked. Most families would. Suddenly every question about the future: school, friendships, career, independence felt like a giant question mark. But Satish and Vimla Inani chose a different road. They didn’t isolate him or anything. They chose to…

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7 home interior design styles influencing modern residential spaces

Biophilic design focuses on strengthening the connection between indoor environments and nature. It incorporates natural materials, indoor plants, abundant daylight, and organic textures. As wellness becomes a priority in residential design, biophilic interiors have gained popularity for promoting relaxation, improving air quality and enhancing overall well-being. Interior design trends continue to evolve, but certain styles…

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