Children do need discipline. They do need structure, routine and expectations. But they also need encouragement that is specific, steady and believable. A child who is struggling benefits more from hearing, “Let’s figure out what is making this difficult,” than “Study harder.” That small change shifts the conversation from blame to support. It tells the…
NEW DELHI: Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to PM, on Thursday said that the West Asia crisis highlighted the importance of energy security and self-reliance, while asserting that India is seen as a “safe anchor” as it offers stability, predictability and prospects of long-term growth amid global uncertainty. “Even with all the turbulence around the world,…
Styled by the industry’s favorite, Priyanka Kapadia (who also works her magic on stars like Deepika and Ananya), Alia went for a vibe that felt both incredibly fresh and deeply traditional. She wore a mint green organza saree from Jadon, a label known for its delicate touch. The saree itself was a masterclass in “ethereal.”…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday met DMK president and former chief minister MK Stalin at his Alwarpet residence in Chennai, in what was officially described as a “courtesy call”. He also called on PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss at his residence in a high-profile political outreach days before the newly…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his half-century. (ANI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: He woke up in the morning with nerves on Tuesday. “Which I was really happy about,” Cooper Connolly said after leading Punjab Kings to a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.For Connolly, it wasn’t the nerves, but the “happiness” about having them. That small detail…
The petroleum and natural gas ministry amended the framework for the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) on Wednesday, formally allowing it to blend it with synthetic fuels. The measure is aimed towards bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.The revised notification redefines ATF to include not just conventional hydrocarbon…
NEW DELHI: The disappointment was clearly visible on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s face after Chennai Super Kings slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Leading from the front, Gaikwad played a lone hand with a gritty unbeaten 74, helping CSK post a competitive 158/7 against GT.In response, a fluent half-century…
Daniel Ek’s frustration with the messy online music landscape of the mid-2000s led to the creation of Spotify. He recognised that piracy’s convenience was the real battle, not just legality. Image Credit: magnus hoij, via Wikimedia Commons It seems like only yesterday that listening to your favourite song required you to either have lots of…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an open letter to the American people, accusing Washington of acting as a “proxy for Israel,” rejecting claims that Iran poses a threat, and blaming decades of mistrust on US intervention, sanctions and recent strikes. The letter comes amid heightened tensions, alongside former US President Donald Trump’s claim that…
Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign has reached a critical breaking point, with the franchise now on the brink of elimination after a sixth consecutive defeat, this time against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.The loss in Dharamshala not only dented their playoff hopes but also left head coach Ricky Ponting visibly dejected. As the match ended, Ponting was…