Dipika Pallikal, the Indian squash icon, has long been the most influential face in Indian sport. A Chennai-based athlete, Pallikal is the first Indian woman to break into the top 10 of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world rankings in 2012. She also earned the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2012 and the Padma Shri in…
‘There is only one sadness if…’: UPSC rank-holder Abhishek Chauhan, uncle of cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, on family, values and success secret It seems Vaibhav Suryavanshi isn’t the only champion in the family. The under-19 cricketer’s maternal uncle, Abhishek Chauhan has also reached great heights. Abhishek cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 with an impressive…
Praise can be selective. It usually arrives after a good grade, a neat drawing, a polite response, or a helpful act. Love, however, should not depend on performance. Children need to know that they are loved not only when they shine, but also when they struggle, fail, irritate, or disappoint. Unconditional love does not mean…
At first, sweet potatoes and white potatoes seem almost identical in calories and carbohydrates. But once their nutrient profile is examined closely, the differences begin to show. Sweet potatoes stand out because of their rich antioxidant content and high vitamin A levels. Their orange, purple, or reddish flesh comes from compounds like beta-carotene and anthocyanins,…
Being good at studies requires focus and discipline, but smart habits help lead the way. When children learn healthy study habits early in life, they are often able to understand concepts better, stay organised, and feel less stressed while learning. Good study habits do not require any extraordinary efforts, instead small and consistent daily rituals…
Tiny steps, how much salt goes into the water, when the sauce meets the noodles, even the heat under the pan can quietly decide whether the result feels restaurant-worthy or disappointing. Once you know the common missteps, fixing them becomes surprisingly easy. Scroll down to read more… Source link
There is no single formula. Genetics, economy, culture, and access to food all play a role. But experts agree on one thing: obesity is not only an individual issue. It is shaped by environments, policy decisions, marketing, and urban lifestyles. The growing concern is serious. WHO-backed studies now estimate that more than one billion people…
Ogden Nash (Image: Wikipedia) Marriage advice is often given in long speeches, relationship books, counselling sessions and complicated psychological explanations. But sometimes a single sentence can explain human relationships more honestly than pages of earnest discussion. It’s no wonder one quote by American poet Ogden Nash remains popular decades after it was first written. On…
Korean proverb of the day (AI-generated image) In modern life, people are often busy with great achievements and quick success. Some people want to see quick results in their career, financial goals, health and fitness, or in learning new skills. If you’re slow to progress, you can lose motivation. This can lead to frustration or…
Fourth of July festivities in Southport are an endearing celebration of community and mark the city as home to one of the oldest Independence Day parades in the USA. Southport has been at the centre of these celebrations for more than 220 years, and for the USA’s 250th anniversary, the city is gearing up for…
