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How parenting can break the cycle of substance use across generations |

Recent research highlights that the way parents raise their children plays a crucial role in shaping the likelihood of substance use in future generations. Authoritative parenting, characterized by a blend of affection and firm boundaries, is shown to be the most effective defense against intergenerational substance issues—even in families struggling with their own substance challenges….

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Sober, smoky, or something in between? Why Gen Z is ditching booze but not the buzz

By the time previous generations reached their early twenties, drinking was practically a personality trait. House parties, blurry nights, dramatic hangovers, rinse and repeat. For Gen Z, however, alcohol is no longer compulsory. In many circles, it is optional, unfashionable, or simply “not needed.” Image credit : Pinterest | Dry bars, zero-proof beers, curated mocktails…

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Why Gen Z scores lower: What should parents pay attention to |

The emergence of Gen Z has brought a surprising challenge: a decline in academic performance, unprecedented in recent history. As students spend more time glued to screens, they often forgo the deep, immersive learning that strengthens cognitive abilities. Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath emphasizes that this digital distraction hampers essential skills like attention and problem-solving….

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US Do Not Travel Advisory: 22 countries currently under US Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory: Full list and what travellers should know |

The US Department of State releases travel advisories at regular intervals to recommend precautions for its citizens. As per the Department of State, its highest priority is the safety and security of US citizens abroad. Likewise, its highest-level travel advisory Level 4: ‘Do Not Travel’ includes 22 countries and territories around the world. This warning…

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“My wife should be ready to beg.” A doctor couple who charged Rs 2 as fees, helped transform a village and raised successful children

Long before recognition, awards or headlines, a young doctor chose to travel to a village that most maps barely acknowledged. In the mid 1980s, reaching Bairagarh in Maharashtra’s Melghat region meant travelling only as far as the road allowed and then walking nearly 40 kilometres through rugged forest terrain. Healthcare facilities were almost nonexistent here,…

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Why Shah Rukh Khan calls his kids his “biggest critics” |

Shah Rukh Khan recently shared insights on the influential role of parenting in his life, affectionately referring to his kids as his ‘North Star’ and his ‘most honest evaluators.’ He conveyed the importance of creating lasting memories over chasing awards, drawing a beautiful comparison to The Lion King’s timeless message. Shah Rukh Khan spoke with…

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What are boomerang employees? Why are companies rehiring their former workers? |

Remember when getting laid off felt final? Badge deactivated, laptop shipped back, “keep in touch” email sent—door slammed shut. But corporate India’s flipping the script. For instance: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently shared on X: “If you left Zomato—or had to leave—the door’s wide open. Come back!” And over 400 ex-employees already have, as per…

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“Is he a ghost? Yes! Don’t speak loud, he’ll wake up”: How a spirit found a place in my Pooja Room and became our God

In my village, the pooja room — our Gosai Ghar — never had framed pictures of gods and goddesses. There were no calendars of deities, no marble idols, no ornate temples. Instead, there were raised, rounded earthen forms — pindas — quiet, unadorned, powerful in their stillness. As a child, I only knew that one…

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