SRINAGAR: Ulfat Bano collects around 25 letters from the district post office in south Kashmir’s Shopian every morning and sets out on foot. There is no postal van to hop onto or a bicycle she can use if weariness strikes.The 55-year-old trudges through her native village of Hirapora, past stone walls and wooden barns with…
Yellow leaves are a thing for gardeners. Whether you take care of plants inside or you have a garden outside, it is not good to see healthy green leaves turn pale. This usually means something is wrong. The good thing is that you can fix this problem easily if you give your plants the care…
NEW DELHI: A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the West Bengal assembly polls, state party president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday urged the administration to take strict action against those perpetrating post-poll violence.Talking to reporters, Bhattacharya warned that BJP workers found involved in such activities would be expelled from the party.“Post-poll violence…
New Delhi: Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) Gujarat Titans clinched a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a match that went down to the final delivery, thanks to a nerve-jangling last over and a crucial moment of hesitation from David Miller. Chasing 211, Delhi Capitals fell agonizingly short at 209 for…
When the government takes land to build big projects, should it stop caring about farmers after paying them a lot of money? A new airport is being built in Jewar, near Delhi. Because of this, many farmers got huge amounts of money for their land—some even got more than ₹20 crore! That has made them…
Parents are embracing ‘lazy parenting,’ a strategy that involves stepping back to foster independence in children. This approach encourages kids to tackle small challenges, solve problems, and learn from mistakes, building resilience and responsibility. It’s about mindful guidance, not neglect, allowing children to grow through everyday experiences and reducing parental pressure. The word “lazy” usually…
Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…
This is the 21st Century. One would think that the evils of caste, creed, race would be relics of the past. Yet – oppression, racism, exploitation – continue to flourish, across the world. In India, we have the ubiquitous and iniquitous caste prejudices, where the so-called backward classes are more often than not, the targets…
Quote of the Day by Plato Some quotations survive centuries because they still describe human behaviour with surprising accuracy. Even in a world of smartphones, artificial intelligence and social media, the ideas written by ancient Greek philosopher Plato still feel relevant. One of his most famous quotes is, “We can easily forgive a child who…
There is a reason children stay active without thinking about it. Play removes structure and invites spontaneity. Simple activities like throwing a ball, skipping, flying a kite, or playing a casual game of badminton can bring similar benefits in adulthood. The body moves in varied patterns, which often engages more muscle groups than repetitive gym…