The Times of India

But when difficult conversations keep getting pushed aside, the same problems can quietly return. Here are five signs that you might be avoiding conflict instead of actually working through it.

Cheruvayal Raman, a Padma Shri-winning farmer from Kerala, passed away in Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. He dedicated his life to preserving over 45 native rice varieties that were on the brink of extinction. Raman implemented a seed-exchange system, sharing seeds with other farmers without demanding payment. His efforts were recognized with various awards, including the Padma Shri and Natio…

October has arrived, and we can feel the slight cool creeping in the breeze in the mornings and evenings, and that linen shirt suddenly looks like a little goodbye to the ongoing seasonal changes.If you have noticed your wardrobe quietly changing mood, you are not imagining it. Hot season is over, and your warm-weather clothes need to be stored properly, but tossing them into a box and forgetting…

In the rural areas of Finland and northern Russia, communities had a fascinating custom of placing live frogs into milk containers to keep the milk fresh without refrigeration. Later studies found that frog skin contains compounds effective against bacteria and fungi. This blend of traditional wisdom and scientific discovery showcases how communities innovatively adapted to their surroundings, il…

Here are five surprisingly germ-prone things inside your handbag that deserve more attention than they usually get.

In the middle of busy routines, however, certain aspects of daily worship may sometimes be overlooked. Here are five things to keep in mind while performing puja at home.

The rising temperature can damage everyday belongings and, in some cases, create safety risks. Even parking in the shade or leaving the windows slightly open does not guarantee that the interior will stay cool. Here are five things you should always take with you.

After finishing his master's degree in France, Prithviraj returned to India and ventured into mushroom farming. He transformed an old poultry shed into a thriving farm that now yields around 45 kg of oyster mushrooms daily, significantly boosting his monthly income. Furthermore, he efficiently repurposes spent substrate for composting and vermicomposting, diversifying his revenue streams. This jo…

A study conducted in Florida’s Everglades uncovered that Burmese pythons are carrying harmful PFAS chemicals, highlighting concerns about environmental pollution. Researchers analyzed liver samples from 67 pythons and discovered nine PFAS compounds, predominantly linear perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. These invasive predators, through their varied diet, accumulate toxins, providing critical insight…

Kaval Desai, a diligent law student, took on a role as a Blinkit delivery partner to support his financial needs. In a span of six and a half hours, he successfully completed 19 deliveries, netting Rs 508. This gig work allows him the flexibility to advance his LLB studies without compromising either responsibility. Reactions online were mixed, with some lauding his enterprising spirit while othe…

Truth, honesty and integrity are values that shape a person's character and influence how they build relationships with others. For parents choosing a meaningful name for their little one, names associated with these qualities can serve as a lasting reminder of the importance of sincerity, trust and doing what is right. From elegant names rooted in Latin and Greek to meaningful choices from Arabi…

Prithviraj, after studying international business in France, chose to pursue entrepreneurship by returning to India. He converted his family's unused poultry shed into a commercial oyster mushroom farm in Devanahalli. Initially experimenting with a low-cost trial, he scaled production to 4,000 growing bags. His farm now produces approximately 45 kilograms of mushrooms daily, generating significan…

A content creator from Gurugram shares a video highlighting his unique eating schedule during office hours. He begins his day with paneer paratha and continues with various dishes throughout the day. The video includes breakfast, lunch, and several snacks, attracting online curiosity and humor. Viewers express amazement at his ability to fit so many meals into a typical workday.

Love bombing is a term used to describe a situation where one partner tries to overwhelm the other with affection, praise, attention, or grand gestures in order to quickly establish a deep emotional connection. The problem is not in affection itself, or even in the fact that the partner fell in love fast - it is in the conditions that this love is given under and how it makes you feel afterwards.

A recent study highlights that positive parenting during early childhood can result in improved reward responses in later life. Researchers monitored 465 children from ages three to eighteen, analyzing both parenting practices and brain activity tied to rewards. The data revealed that supportive parenting was linked to enhanced adolescent responses to winning and losing.