Social media was once seen as a harmless way for young people to connect, learn and entertain themselves. Today, that perception is rapidly changing. Governments around the world are facing growing pressure from parents, educators and child psychologists who argue that unrestricted access to social media can expose children to cyberbullying, harmful content, privacy risks…
It usually begins with a sentence that sounds impossible to argue with. “Everyone in my class has a phone.” Sometimes it comes during the school pickup. Sometimes at bedtime. Sometimes right after a birthday party where another child proudly showed off a new smartphone. And suddenly, the debate enters your home. Your 10-year-old says they…
Should teenagers contribute financially once they start earning? It is a question that has divided parents for years, and one that has once again sparked heated debate online. A mother recently went viral after revealing that she plans to charge her 15-year-old daughter $75 (around ₹6,400) a month in rent and food costs after the…
A post is going viral on Instagram for an Indian traveller’s personal take on European destinations. But the video by traveller Anmol Raina (@anmolraina13) has sparked an unexpected conversation among travel enthusiasts after he stated, “Noida is better than Europe”. He meant that Indian cities like Delhi, Noida or Gurugram offered him a better overall…
Children often remember the rules their parents set. But what stays with them even longer is the moment they were trusted to make a decision for themselves. That is exactly what Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reflected on while speaking about her late father, Rishi Kapoor. Despite his fiercely protective nature, she revealed that he chose trust…
If you grew up in an Indian household, chances are hair oiling wasn’t optional. Someone in the family was always chasing you around with a bottle of warm coconut oil. Sunday afternoons meant a long champi session, followed by tightly braided hair and strict instructions not to wash it off too soon. Back then, it…
The arrival of the monsoon in Mumbai has brought more than just rain. Videos of peacocks walking freely on Pedder Road have taken over social media, giving people a rare glimpse of the birds in one of the city’s busiest areas. The unexpected sight drew the attention of passersby, many of whom paused to watch…
A casual question. A few laughs. And before he knew it, a Korean traveller had gone from watching an Indian wedding from the outside to becoming part of the celebrations.The moment, captured in a now-viral video, unfolded during his visit to Jaipur. Curious after spotting a grand wedding, the content creator decided to ask a…
“I felt like a princess”: Who was the man that made Akshata Murty’s childhood so special? We all get emotional recalling our precious childhood memories, and for Akshata Murthy, the feelings are no different. The daughter of Narayana Murthy, one of India’s most prominent business leaders, recently looked back on some of her earliest memories,…
What makes these names special is that they carry universal values that transcend cultures and languages. Whether they symbolize hope, dawn, life, or rebirth, each name tells a story of resilience, optimism, and fresh beginnings. These qualities can serve as meaningful reminders throughout a child’s life. Every child represents a new chapter filled with dreams,…
