‘Call me uncool, but I don’t allow my child to have sleepovers’: Parenting expert explains why she says no |

Photo credits: Instagram/@riddhi_deorah Modern parents are changing the conventional rules of parenting. They are saying yes to the experiences that were once a big “No” for children and teens. Sleepovers is one such activity. A night with friends, movies, games, snacks is now being considered a normal part of children’s life nowadays. But not everyone…

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Meet the rare orange-lipped monkey that hid from science for years, and a blurred photo helped discover it |

A new monkey species, likweli, was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers first spotted an unfamiliar primate in a blurry photograph in 2008. Further sightings led to a dedicated search between 2018 and 2022. This newly identified species has distinctive orange lips and a calm nature. Conservationists now recommend listing the likweli as…

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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: The stunning California destination where redwoods, cliffs and ocean views come together

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (Image Credit: Canva) Tucked along California’s legendary Big Sur coastline lies one of the state’s most spectacular natural escapes, where towering cliffs, centuries-old redwood forests and a stunning waterfall come together against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Spanning more than 3,700 acres, this scenic destination attracts travellers from around…

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Indian techie in Paris says Europe’s ‘problems’ are what many Indians wish they had, sparks debate |

A post by an Indian software engineer living in Paris has started an interesting conversation on X. Instead of talking about salaries, career growth, or life abroad, he highlighted something much more basic. He pointed out how the everyday concerns in his neighbourhood are very different from the challenges many people in India continue to…

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7 Edible plants that offer multiple harvests and deserve a spot in every home garden

Spring onions are a favourite among home gardeners because they regrow remarkably well after harvesting. You can trim the green tops as needed while leaving the white base rooted in the soil, allowing fresh shoots to emerge repeatedly. They require very little space, making them perfect for pots, balcony gardens or kitchen windowsills. With regular…

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