The quote comes from The Ethics of Ambiguity, her 1947 philosophical work. In the book, Beauvoir discusses individual freedom, responsibility and the importance of recognising other people as independent human beings. Her argument about love is particularly interesting. She suggests that genuinely loving another person means accepting their individuality rather than trying to make them…
Rekha Sharma’s journey to become a civil judge in Rajasthan has involved more than clearing an examination and winning a legal battle. Even after the Supreme Court directed her appointment in April 2025, a medical assessment created another obstacle, putting her eligibility for the post in question.The latest development came on October 27, 2026, when…
Radhika Saran, Cleo Pontone and Sophia DeVito with their invention (PC: James Dyson Award) For any sportsperson, a head injury can cause some serious problems. An athlete may look perfectly fine or show no immediate signs of a concussion but they might not be well from within. Understanding this issue, an Indian-origin Harvard University student,…
Aggarwal co-founded Project Vayu to address indoor air pollution in schools where children may not have access to air-cleaning systems. A Delhi teenager has found a way to make classroom air filtration more affordable by turning an ordinary ceiling or table fan into an air purifier. His initiative, Project Vayu, has developed a low-cost filter…
For many working professionals, Diwali is not just about lighting diyas, decorating homes or exchanging gifts. It is also about making the journey back home, sitting with parents, meeting relatives and celebrating a festival that brings families together. But what happens when home is 1,000 or 2,000 kilometres away and the office allows only a…
You have boarded your flight, settled into your seat and finally found a comfortable position. The next thing most passengers do is take out their phones. Some start watching videos, others catch up on messages, while a few simply place their devices on the tray table and forget about them until the meal arrives. It…
Washing your face in the morning is only one part of your skincare routine. If you are heading outdoors, sunscreen should not be an afterthought. Ultraviolet radiation can affect the skin even when the weather is cloudy. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher as the final step of your morning skincare routine,…
A plate of leftover biryani was supposed to be thrown away. But for one child searching through a garbage dump, it was something to eat. The sight left West Bengal professor Chandrashekhar Kundu deeply disturbed and made him question how food could be wasted when children were struggling to find their next meal. What began…
A failed harvest can make a first-time farmer question whether he has chosen the right path. For 57-year-old Ketan Sodha, however, his first unsuccessful attempt at growing strawberries in Mahabaleshwar became the beginning of a much bigger experiment.A fourth-generation Mumbaikar from a business family, Sodha had no farming background when he decided to explore strawberry…
Children’s confidence develops through everyday parenting habits. Listening patiently, appreciating effort, encouraging independence and responding calmly to mistakes help build lasting self-worth. Confidence in children rarely begins with a trophy, a good report card or applause from a crowd. It often starts at home, through ordinary moments that may seem too small to matter. A…