The Times of India

Choosing a baby name associated with peace, calm and serenity can give it a gentle and meaningful quality. Names connected with tranquillity, harmony and inner peace can reflect a wish for a peaceful life and a calm spirit. Here are 10 beautiful choices for parents exploring these meanings.

Neither exploding nor pretending you are unaffected really solves the problem. The healthier approach may be to acknowledge the anger and understand what you want to do with it. Here are five lessons that can help.

If you have spent even a few minutes scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube comments lately, you may have noticed that the internet seems to have developed its own language. One minute someone is “locked in”; the next they are “cooked.” Someone can gain “aura” by doing something effortlessly cool and lose it just as quickly by making an awkward move. Then there is “6-7,” a phrase that so…

On September 6, 2026, Singapore's National Library Board introduced ReadSG, an exciting initiative that motivates residents to read for just fifteen minutes daily. Participants can earn virtual coins, redeemable for small cash rewards. This campaign is designed to cultivate a lasting passion for reading among the populace while addressing the issues of digital distractions and the prevalence of s…

Optical Illusion personality tests are interesting images that have many objects layered into one another. But what makes it interesting is that nearly every person sees a different object depending on their perspective.People keep returning to these tests because each of these objects represents a specific personality type, and it just takes a single glance at an image for it to reveal hidden se…

People often remember a city for more than just the places they visited there. Sometimes, it is a small part of daily life that becomes noticeable only after moving away. A woman who spent almost three years in Bengaluru recently shared her personal experience of living in the city. Her account included both the things she found difficult and the one part of her stay that she now misses after lea…

October has this sweet spot appeal for Indian travellers. The weather cools down, festivals stack up, and the urge to enjoy the pleasant weather kicks in to get out of the country before winter arrives in full force.But international travel doesn't have to mean draining your savings or spending months planning. Some of the most rewarding destinations sit just a short flight away from India, and t…

A short conversation between a Gurgaon-based founder and her grandmother has caught attention on Instagram. What makes the exchange interesting is its simplicity. There is no long speech or dramatic message. Instead, the conversation moves naturally between a recent trip, everyday life and a question about what younger people can learn from her.

Social worker Shankar Baba Papalkar dedicated decades to orphaned, destitute and Divyang children, giving 123 of them his name, education and a home. From transforming barren land into a green campus to helping residents become self-reliant, his journey earned him the Padma Shri in 2024.

Some low-key food items take us down the memory lane to childhood. Street food specifically has this magic that home cooking often struggles to recreate, no matter how good the ingredients are.

An emergency food stock does not always have to mean buying specially packaged survival meals. Several everyday staples can stay usable for years when they are stored properly.Longevity expert Dr Darshan Shah, who shares nutrition and health information on Instagram through @nutrition.protocols, recently shared a list of foods that can be considered for long-term emergency storage. His list inclu…

Rahul Sinha scored 52% in Class 10, failed the IIT entrance exam three times and could not clear the IIM entrance exam. After completing BTech and working an ordinary job, he began preparing for BPSC at 34 while managing family responsibilities. He cleared the exam and was selected as an SDM in Bihar on February 2, 2019, after a nearly 20-year journey.

Rashmi Gupta's inspiring transition from Jamshedpur to a role at Google illustrates her resilience. Although she has achieved much, she candidly shares that self-doubt and emotional challenges still linger. Gupta emphasizes that reaching your dreams requires more than just positivity; it demands determination and hard work. Her Instagram acts as a heartfelt diary, showcasing both her successes an…

A devoted son has gone above and beyond to fulfill his mother's desire for a garden by planting close to 5700 trees. Despite believing there wasn't enough room for such an endeavor, her quiet disappointment ignited his determination. He ingeniously transformed his six-marla home into a vertical forest, investing about 14 lakh rupees into this remarkable green oasis that symbolizes his love and co…

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared insights on discussing consent and safety with her son. She believes boys also need these important conversations about boundaries and responsibility. Parents cannot shield children entirely from difficult realities of society. Conversations about consent can be integrated into everyday interactions with children. Teaching children to say no and respect others' boundari…