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Mount Rushmore (Image Credit: Canva) The history of America has been remarkable with events impacting the entire world since the very beginning. The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776 declared all men to be equal along with making “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” unalienable rights. This declaration became the basis of…

When severe flooding recently turned a major Florida wildlife sanctuary into a giant lake, rescue workers had to get creative to feed their residents – including calling in a high-tech aerial delivery to drop fresh bananas straight to stranded chimpanzees.Caregivers at the Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, found themselves blocked…

Apologies are rare in this kind of marriage. When something goes wrong, the blame tends to land on you, the children, the in-laws or anyone but them. Even gentle, constructive criticism may be met with anger, sarcasm or the silent treatment, because their self-image feels fragile and needs protecting. If you find yourself apologising for…

5 signs you’re slowly losing yourself while trying to be a good partner You want to be someone your partner can depend on. You try to understand their point of view, make room for their needs and avoid unnecessary arguments. Sometimes, you let things go because the relationship matters more to you than being right.But…

What can a school student do with some knowledge of mathematics, an interest in automobiles and a problem he wants to solve? For 17-year-old Akshit Khera from Gurugram, the answer was a working solar-assisted three-wheeler that could help make everyday transport more affordable for families.The Class 12 student designed and built the vehicle at a…

As we near the end of the year towards November, the mornings feel particularly different. There is a slight chill in the air, and the subtle smell of flowers fills the atmosphere. It is the season for kickstarting many beautiful flowers as the sun is softer, and the days begin to feel calmer. For many…

For author Manoj Arora, seeing his daughter settle in Helsinki, Finland, is a moment of pride. But his recent social media post suggests that his happiness goes beyond her career or personal achievements. It also reflects a parent’s relief at knowing that his child is living in a city with considerably cleaner air than the…

A breeze can be one of nature’s simplest pleasures. It brushes past your face, rustles the leaves and moves through open spaces without asking permission or following a fixed path. Yet wind is not always gentle. It can gather strength, change direction and reshape the landscape. If you want a name that captures this balance…

For millions of people, Shah Rukh Khan is the man who can make them laugh, charm an audience with his words and turn even an ordinary moment into something memorable. His humour, confidence and larger-than-life personality have become an inseparable part of his public image. But behind that familiar smile is a story of grief,…

“Happiness never decreases by being shared” is traditionally attributed to the Buddha. It comes from a longer line about one candle lighting thousands of others. Its exact origin is debated, so scholars often treat it as Buddhist-inspired rather than a verified quote. Even so, the idea holds up: a lit diya loses nothing by lighting…