The Times of India

A 27-year-old man, Suthirtha, shared a harrowing account of using pepper spray against his abusive father after years of enduring violence. He recounted how his mother left due to the abuse, leaving him and his brother in a "war zone." Now, Suthirtha is determined to break the cycle and save money to provide a safe home for his brother.

Motivational guru Tony Robbins emphasizes that the biggest obstacle to achieving goals is the fear of starting. His famous quote, 'The only impossible journey is the one you never begin,' highlights that action, not contemplation, fuels success. Overcoming fear and taking that initial step, however small, is crucial for personal growth and realizing dreams.

Sanskrit names have been timeless due to their meaningful significance, rich culture, and beautiful pronunciation. Parents from the current generation are opting for Sanskrit names that not only represent India but can also be easily pronounced and seem fashionable in the present era.

Some sayings manage to stay alive for centuries not because they sound dramatic or clever, but because people continue finding pieces of their own lives inside them. This Chinese proverb feels like one of those.

There is something deeply romantic about train travel, be it anywhere. But when it comes to train travel in America, it simply stands out because it carries travellers a varied landscape; through deserts, via mountains, inside forests and beautiful coastlines in the most grand way! Today, that old-world glamour still lives on a handful of extraordinary rail journeys across the United States.

Relationships are glorified as rescue missions: find “the one” and everything else will fall into place. The truth is harder and quieter. Love is part of the picture, but not the whole painting. Many of the most painful lessons people learn aren’t dramatic revelations but slow, corrosive patterns—mismatched timing, unhealed wounds, and the quiet erosion of self-worth. Facing these realities doesn…

Monsoon fills a new live to India’s hills. Valleys turn emerald green, waterfalls start pouring and clouds roll dramatically across mountain roads. But not every hill station is safe during periods of intense rain. In many Himalayan and high-range regions, heavy monsoon now brings recurring landslides, flash floods, collapsing roads and prolonged isolation.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, born on 27 March 2011, in Tajpur, a town in the Samastipur district of the Mithila region of Bihar, is a rising cricket star. He is also the youngest player ever picked in the history of IPL (Indian Premier League). At just 14, the boy became a sporting sensation. The left-handed batsman and a teenage prodigy, he made his first-class debut in January 2024.

Harriet Tubman, a symbol of bravery and hope, escaped slavery and guided many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Her life exemplified courage and a commitment to justice. Tubman's enduring message inspires individuals to believe in their dreams, recognizing that strength, patience, and passion are key to achieving remarkable goals and positively impacting the world.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was filmed handling two snakes with his bare hands, one of which appeared to bite him. While the snakes were identified as non-venomous Black Racers, wildlife officials advise against approaching or handling snakes, even harmless ones, due to potential bites and the importance of respecting wildlife from a distance.

A quick personality test shared on social media invites you to pick a man from an image that resonates most. Your instinctive choice, according to creator Dasha Takisho, reveals your current emotional state, from exhaustion and uncertainty to resilience and a longing for stability.

Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The ruling stems from his disobedience of court orders concerning his assets since April 2024. This development marks a significant downturn for the once-celebrated startup leader.

Some places on Earth are so visually strange that they seem less like geography and more like something generated by an image prompt. Think of rainbow-striped mountains, mirror-like salt deserts and medieval islands that appear to float on water. Yet these landscapes are real, shaped by volcanoes, tides, minerals, erosion and, in some cases, human imagination itself.Here are 10 real places around…

There was a time when being “busy” sounded impressive. Long work hours, unread emails at midnight, skipping meals between meetings, and surviving on caffeine became symbols of ambition. But the body keeps score, even when the mind tries to push through.Burnout does not always arrive dramatically. It rarely announces itself with a breakdown. Instead, it creeps in quietly. A person who once slept w…

From the warm coastal waters around Australia and Southeast Asia to the pretty reefs of the Indo-Pacific, sea snakes rule the waters! There is no doubt that sea snakes are among the most mysterious reptiles living in the ocean.