Few city names carry as much recognition as Paris. The French capital has been associated with royalty, revolution, art, architecture and commerce for centuries, yet the story behind its name begins long before grand boulevards, Gothic cathedrals or the Eiffel Tower existed. Long before Paris became the political and cultural centre of France, the area…
When Manish Singh Shakya found out his mother had oral cancer, he didn’t just try to get her through surgery. He sat with her through eight and a half hours of an operation that removed her lower jaw. He stayed awake for weeks, watching a breathing tube in her neck that blocked three times, each…
Social skills aren’t something that a child automatically picks up. These skills are learned through guidance, everyday interactions, and observations. Just like children learn to read, write, or solve problems, they also need support in learning how to communicate, connect, and understand others. By age 10 these skills become all the more important because from…
Monsoon is one of the best times to explore the beauty of Maharashtra. This is the time when rugged Sahyadri hills completely transform into a stunning landscape of green valleys and roaring waterfalls. It is also considered the season when the state’s iconic hill forts come alive. Trekkers and history lovers from all across the…
This year, Tomorrowland arrives at the Land of Smiles, Thailand! It marks Tomorrowland’s first full-scale Asian festival, set in Wisdom Valley, a tropical festival playground surrounded by nature, mountains, water, and open landscapes in Chonburi, near Pattaya, from December 11–13, 2026. Tomorrowland has always been carefully built for festival goers. Thailand, by contrast, feels unscripted,…
In an age where unique and modern names often dominate baby name lists, Anglo-Saxon names offer something different: history, meaning, and lasting appeal. These names have survived for hundreds of years because they carry stories of courage, wisdom, leadership, and resilience. Many parents today are rediscovering traditional names because they provide a connection to the…
Chinese and South Korean children grew taller in one generation: What are the learnings for parents to support height growth in kids In many families, a child’s height is solely related to genetics. “Height runs in the family” is a sentence used countless times. Many believe if the parents are short, the child will also…
At just 27 years old, Aditya Tiwari made a decision that challenged many social norms. He walked into an orphanage and chose to adopt Avinash, a child with special needs whom many prospective parents had overlooked. The journey was not easy. As a single man, Aditya faced legal hurdles and endless questions. Yet he refused…
When people imagine a national park, they usually think of sprawling forests, safari routes and multiple entry gates. India’s smallest national park is nothing like that. In fact, reaching it can be far more challenging than visiting some of the country’s largest protected areas.India’s smallest national park is South Button Island National Park, located in…
Image credits: Instagram/thebetterindia Most people wait for the perfect opportunity to make a difference. They wait for funding, resources, or support. But Uttam Teron decided to start with what he had: a small cowshed, ₹800 in his pocket, and a determination to ensure that children in his community had access to education. More than two…
