The Times of India

Daily parenting battles, from homework to screen time, often stem from children and parents seeking control. Instead of constant correction, experts advise picking battles wisely, offering genuine choices, and slowing down transitions. Connecting with a child's feelings before addressing behavior fosters cooperation and reduces conflict, making family life more harmonious.

Empowering children with everyday choices fosters independence and responsibility. Allowing them to select clothes, manage free time, pick healthy meals from options, choose reading material, and organize personal space cultivates crucial life skills. This guided freedom, within safe boundaries, helps children develop confidence and learn to think for themselves, rather than simply following inst…

Jaipur's Pink City is set to modernize with the approval of Metro Phase 2, a 41 km North-South corridor featuring 36 stations. This ₹13,037 crore project aims to boost connectivity, reduce traffic, and stimulate economic and real estate growth by linking key residential, industrial, and institutional areas.

In today's rapidly evolving world, children need more than just knowledge; they require adaptability, emotional resilience, and curiosity. Parents should foster these skills by encouraging problem-solving, protecting attention, and modeling lifelong learning. A strong, secure relationship with adults provides the foundation for children to navigate uncertainty with confidence and thrive amidst co…

Hyderabad's real estate market continues its upward trajectory with a government auction in Thorrur fetching record prices of ₹45,500 per square yard. This surge, driven by infrastructure development and IT growth, highlights strong buyer confidence in the city's long-term expansion and the appeal of peripheral plotted developments.

When you see certain snakes for the first time, it’s hard not to wonder if someone brightened them in a photo editor. Their colours are so bright and attractive, with almost unreal-looking wild patterns, that they look designed by an artist or just AI-generated rather than natural.Although their appearance might deceive us into believing that they are just generated ones, many of these reptiles a…

Children are not built from templates, and families do not thrive by copying someone else’s script. What matters more is steadiness, warmth and a willingness to learn as you go. Here are 10 pieces of parenting advice young parents can happily ignore.

Navjot Singh Sidhu is a name that enjoys equal fame in both, cricketing and entertainment world. Also known as “Sixer Sidhu” for his explosive batting style, he represented India in 51 Test matches and 136 ODIs between 1983 and 1999 and scored over 7,000 runs.

From fruits that are naturally rich in water to those that offer fibre, vitamins and a burst of freshness, the season has plenty to offer. Eating fruit that is in season is often smarter, tastier and more satisfying than reaching for something imported or out of rhythm with the weather. Here are 10 seasonal fruits one should eat in the month of May.

Tara Sutaria’s home feels like a living mood board: all things calm, warm, and quietly luxurious, with just enough detail to tell a story without being loud. In her Instagram post, she calls it “new beginnings,” “endless laughter and love,” and a space to welcome 2026 with open arms, and the images rightly echo that feeling.Her home adds just the touch of old-money vintage in minimalism. It is no…

Experiencing bloating after eating healthy foods like salads or oats is common, as digestion is highly personal. Sudden increases in fibre, raw foods, or artificial sweeteners can upset your gut. Understanding your body's unique responses and making gradual dietary adjustments, rather than following trends, is key to comfortable digestion and true wellness.

People often like proverbs because they do something unusual. They take very large ideas and reduce them to a few simple words.

Art is a quiet miracle that slips into the cracks of everyday life and makes things feel new again. It doesn’t have to be huge, like the size of a skyscraper; it can be something just as beautiful as a song on the radio, a street mural, a child's hurried sketch, or a short film that interrupts routine and creates the tiniest, mind-changing moments we see in a single glance.That pause, when someth…

Their calorie counts can vary widely depending on size, oil, stuffing and preparation method, but a rough estimate still helps us understand what we are actually eating. Here are 10 common Indian snacks and the calories they typically contain.

For the screening of Hope at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Huma showed up in a gorgeous black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown that felt straight out of a classic Hollywood movie.