The Times of India

Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh candidly shares the daily challenges of motherhood, highlighting the struggle to personalize her approach for her two sons with distinct personalities. She emphasizes that what works for one child may not work for another, and the invisible labor of understanding and meeting their individual emotional needs is a constant balancing act.

Carrie Fisher, famed for Princess Leia, was more than an actress; she was a writer and mental health advocate. Her openness about struggles inspired millions. Her quote, 'Stay afraid, but do it anyway,' teaches that confidence stems from action, not fearlessness. This encourages resilience and pursuing dreams despite apprehension, a vital lesson for all ages.

An optical illusion shared online reveals your current mental state. Depending on whether you first see a man pushing a rock, an old man's face, or both simultaneously, it indicates if you're in 'effort mode,' 'reflection mode,' or at a crossroads between action and insight, according to the creator.

A software engineer's father was moved to tears upon seeing his son's Amazon offer letter. Amazon recognized this profound moment and sent a special joining kit directly to the father, acknowledging his crucial role in his son's journey and celebrating his unwavering support.

Working parents can foster strong bonds with children through simple, consistent actions. Ten minutes of bedtime reading, involving kids in cooking, short post-dinner walks, and simply being present while working from home build emotional security. Even sharing small, healthy glimpses of real-life stress helps children develop empathy and understanding.

Hyderabad has evolved beyond being just a business and cultural hub; it is now also considered an ideal place to call home for many of India’s top sporting personalities. Some famous sports personalities own top-end real estate properties in prestigious Hyderabad areas, such as Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Manikonda, Chandrayangutta and Kokapet. Here are six such athletes who own high-e…

Some advice about success is soft and motivational. Mark Twain’s isn’t. It’s sharp, a little harsh, and painfully true. His famous line goes: “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” On the surface, it sounds like a joke.But at its core, it is a potent reminder of how we decide to spend our time, energy and intelligence. In a worl…

Across the country, there are some underrated islands where ferries run on uncertain schedules, mobile networks disappear for hours, and the biggest activity of the day may simply be walking along an empty shoreline.

Weight loss transcends mere numbers, impacting emotional well-being, relationships, and our connection with food. Intense diets can trigger anxiety and alter eating behaviours. Experts now emphasize sustainable, balanced approaches, recognizing obesity as a complex condition. True success lies in holistic health, not just scale figures, fostering long-term physical and mental wellness.

India’s highest motorable roads are less about conventional sightseeing and more about entering landscapes that feel almost unreal. Most of these extreme-altitude routes lie in Ladakh, where the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has pushed roads across icy passes, military frontiers and barren Himalayan plateaus above 17,000 ft.

Every parent wants the best for their child. From choosing the best school to teaching discipline, good habits, etc, parenting often turns into a constant effort to shape children into successful people. But according to Sadhguru, this very urge to ‘shape’ a child might actually be the biggest mistake parents unknowingly make. In one of the recently posted reels on his official instagram, Sadhgur…

Ancient Hindu and yogic traditions offer a unique perspective on emotional and mental well-being through the concept of chakras, or energy wheels. These seven main energy points, from the grounding Root Chakra to the expansive Crown Chakra, are believed to influence our feelings, thoughts, and life experiences, guiding us towards balance and self-understanding.

Marriage is more than a big wedding, matching outfits and finally making nosy relatives happy. It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make and it can affect your emotional wellbeing, finances, career, family and future dreams. When it comes down to it, there’s more to a relationship than love and chemistry. What really keeps a couple together is compatibility, communication, shared values and a…

New research challenges the 'baby brain' myth, finding that while parenthood significantly changes the brain, these alterations are adaptive, not detrimental to cognitive abilities. Both mothers and fathers experience these changes, which help them become more responsive caregivers, despite feelings of mental exhaustion due to sleep deprivation and hormonal shifts.