In 1979, Sweden made history by becoming the first country in the world to ban all forms of corporal punishment of children, including inside the home. At a time when spanking was widely accepted in many societies, Sweden chose a different path. The law was never intended to criminalise ordinary parents. Instead, it sought to…
Art differs from factual truth by bending reality and influencing emotions. Plato believed art imitates the world, revealing essential human truths. Fictional stories can offer deeper understanding than raw data. This concept remains relevant in today’s world of polished images. Art helps us process emotions and expose truths that raw data cannot. We usually expect…
Societal celebration of youth often creates fear and doubt about growing older. Physical agility may decline with age, but inner aliveness need not fade. Modern lifestyles can drain mental energy long before reaching old age. Healthy ageing involves maintaining dignity, purpose, and well-being alongside physical health. Conscious effort through activity and engagement fosters a vibrant…
Some of the internet’s biggest viral moments are not planned. They come from ordinary conversations that happen in everyday life. A recent video featuring a Singaporean tourist in India is proof of that. A quick exchange at a local eatery has become a talking point online after an elderly man asked the tourist an unusual…
Long before he became one of the biggest names in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lamine Yamal was simply a little boy chasing a football through the streets of Catalonia, Spain.Today, the teenager is celebrated as one of the brightest stars in world football. But ask Yamal what “pressure” really means, and he doesn’t talk…
Every now and then, a social media video starts a conversation that goes beyond likes and views. A recent Instagram clip has done just that after a roadside food seller shared how much he earns in a month. The amount surprised the content creator filming the interaction, and her immediate response struck a chord with…
India is a land of temples; new, old and ancient, each with its own story, history, and timeless spiritual legacy. But ever heard of a temple where Muslims, too, come to offer their prayers and seek blessings? You read that right. Set atop a hill around 50 km from Pune in Maharashtra, there’s a historic…
Pusarala V. Sindhu with her parents. (Photo Credit: sportstar.thehindu.com) Indian superstar shuttler PV Sindhu recently won the Japan Open Super 750 title. Before that, she won Olympic silver and bronze medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Add to that, more medals from the Badminton World Championships and multiple international titles. Today, she is India’s…
Quote of the Day by John Dewey John Dewey has been the single most influential figure in modern education. In an era of memorisation, strict discipline, and one-way teaching, Dewey argued that education should be active, meaningful and closely connected to real life. His ideas changed classrooms across the globe, inspiring teachers to swap rote…
A wallet neatly arranged with smaller notes placed before larger ones may look like a harmless preference. For many people, keeping cash organised is simply a way to stay prepared or make everyday payments easier. But psychologists say there is a point where a simple routine can reveal something deeper about how a person responds…