The Times of India

Many parents believe discipline, respect, and success can only be achieved when they raise their child with strict rules, routines, and high expectations. Even society views such adults as the “ideal parents.”However, more is not always better. When strictness turns into excessive control and constant criticism, the impact can be very different.In the 1960s, psychologist Diana Baumrind studied su…

A quick TikTok brain-teaser reveals hidden personality traits based on whether you see a cloud or a fish first. Those spotting the cloud are tough exteriors with soft hearts, while fish-seers prioritize efficiency and are deeply self-critical. This viral illusion offers a fun, low-stakes glimpse into your inner workings.

Maya Angelou's profound wisdom, captured in her quote about life's cumulative influence, highlights how every experience shapes us. This perspective underscores the importance of positive surroundings and learning from all interactions, fostering kindness, confidence, and individuality. Her teachings encourage embracing diversity and recognizing the unique value each person brings.

A heartwarming home video of Harnav Singh sharing his Google job offer with his parents has captivated social media. Their genuine, emotional reactions, from his mother's proud embrace to his father's affectionate gesture, resonated deeply with viewers, highlighting the universal joy of parental pride and a child's success. This simple family moment became a viral sensation.

Ashish Nehra is in the news for all the right reasons. The former Indian cricketer and current Gujarat Titans head coach, Nehra has long been known for his fast bowling, winning performances in the 2003 World Cup, and his significant role in India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad.

Real manipulation doesn’t look like a cartoon villain twirling their mustache. It’s way quieter than that. Usually, it shows up disguised as a super helpful coworker, a sudden midnight emergency, or a friend who just "really needs to vent."Because these moves feel completely normal—sometimes even incredibly flattering—you usually don’t realize you're being played until you’ve already agreed to so…

Nature is endowed with fascinating creatures that come in all sizes, from tiny sea sponges to massive manta rays that swish across the ocean.Among these amazing creatures are some massive fish that roam across the ocean and have ignited curiosity among human beings for centuries because of their size, strength, and mysterious behaviour.Here are 5 giant fish that rule across the ocean

Mumbai ITAT grants capital gains tax relief to a taxpayer who filed his Income Tax Return late. The tribunal ruled that reinvesting gains into a new property before a belated return fulfills Section 54 requirements, even without depositing funds in the Capital Gains Account Scheme.

Oranges have long enjoyed the reputation of being the ultimate vitamin C food. From school lunchboxes to cold-season advice, citrus fruits have become almost synonymous with immunity. But nutrition science tells a more surprising story.

A prehistoric snake, Sanajeh indicus, discovered in India, may have preyed on baby dinosaurs during the Late Cretaceous period. Fossil evidence shows the snake coiled near sauropod eggs and a hatchling, suggesting it ambushed vulnerable young dinosaurs rather than swallowing eggs whole.

Switchboards are handled constantly and cleaned very little. Fingers leave behind oil, kitchen grease settles quietly over time, and dust collects in the narrow edges around buttons.

In parts of western India, small communities still carry traces of an African past that arrived centuries before modern migration debates or contempor.

When you're the President of the United States, your family milestones don't just get handled in private—they get balanced against global warfare and intense media scrutiny. Case in point: Donald Trump might actually skip his oldest son's wedding this weekend.When reporters point-blank asked him on May 21, 2026, if he’d be making the trip down to the Bahamas for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bett…

For many of us, one of the most precious memories of our childhood was visiting our nani’s (maternal grandmother’s) home. The place has taught us what warmth and endless comfort mean. Times may have changed, but families visiting nani’s home during summer vacations have stayed the same.For parents who are willing to raise grateful kids, this vacay is a perfect opportunity to teach children how th…