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Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs sound harsh the first time people hear them. Others sound wise immediately. This Chinese proverb sits somewhere in between because its message feels uncomfortable at first, especially in a world where people are constantly told that truly good individuals should sacrifice endlessly for others.“A gentleman would…

Carrie Fisher was much more than a famous actress. Best known for playing Princess Leia in the iconic Star Wars films, she was also a talented writer, humourist, and mental health advocate. Born in 1956 to entertainers Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie grew up in the spotlight. Despite her fame, she openly spoke about…

Image Courtesy: Instagram Even celebrities who can provide the best of everything for their children- top schools, nutritious meals, comfortable lifestyles- are not immune to parenting struggles. Because no matter how privileged a parent may be, parenting comes with self-doubt, emotional exhaustion and the constant worry of whether you are truly understanding your child. One…

Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Some pictures don’t just test your eyesight, they quietly reveal where your mind is right now. This optical illusion shared by creator Dasha Takisho on social media recently does exactly that. At first glance, it looks simple—but look closer and you may notice a man pushing a rock, an old man’s…

What started as a quiet family moment on Instagram has now turned into a deeply touching gesture from Amazon. Bengaluru software engineer Shailendra Yadav, whose father was moved to tears while reading his offer letter, shared that the company later sent a special joining kit not to him, but to the man who had stood…

For working parents, balancing work duties along with parenting can feel overwhelming. Some parents even feel the guilt of not being able to truly “connect” with their children because they don’t get much time to spend with them. The truth is, children don’t always need long hours or elaborate plans. What they need is consistency…

In today’s world, most of us rely on smartwatches, fitness apps, and constant health updates to understand what’s going on with our bodies. But when it comes to emotions and mental balance, a lot of people still find themselves looking back at older ideas for answers. One of those ideas is chakras.Chakras come from ancient…

Lastly, Warikoo emphasises the importance of everyday habits and patterns. Grand romantic gestures may look great on social media, but what truly builds or breaks a marriage are the small, repeated behaviours: how you speak to each other, how you manage money, how you handle stress, how housework is shared, how you treat each other…

Young children may look like they thrive on spontaneity, but beneath the bursts of noise, movement, and curiosity, they are often looking for something far more grounding: predictability. A familiar bedtime, a regular mealtime, the same order of morning rituals, and clear expectations from adults do more than keep a household running smoothly. They give…

Let’s be honest: friendship is easily the most underrated kind of love out there today. In a modern world warped by quick group chats, being left on read, and superficial online connections, it’s tough to figure out who actually has your back and who is just killing time with you. Real friendship isn’t measured by…