“She’s an only child, so she must be spoiled,” or “He’ll grow up lonely without siblings.” For generations, the image of the “spoiled, selfish and socially awkward” only child has been repeated in parenting conversations. But does science actually support these beliefs?Psychologists have been studying only children , and modern evidence paints a far more…
Palghar: CM Devendra Fadnavis said nearly 500 Palghar residents were being shifted to safer locations even as Kelwa and Pelhar dams in the district reached their full storage capacities on Monday. Officials had to release excess water and begin evacuation of residents of downstream villages. Alerts were issued to eight villages near Kelwa dam. Four…
Police personnel inspect a NEET centre in Jaipur on Saturday. Retest to be held 2pm-5.15pm. Candidates to report at centres 11am-11.30am NEW DELHI: The NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam is set to be conducted on Sunday, with 22.8 lakh candidates across India set to appear for it.Here are the key numbers and developments ahead of the…
Not every love story is meant to last forever, but many astrologers believe that every meaningful relationship leaves a mark. In spiritual and astrological circles relationships are often seen as opportunities for growth, healing and self-discovery rather than a lifelong commitment. Then there is the idea of a karmic partner vs a life partner, which…
New Delhi: At the sports complex in East Vinod Nagar Friday, Delhi govt launched Vidya Vahini Yojana, an initiative aimed at providing free bicycles to girls studying in govt schools.Addressing the gathering, chief minister Rekha Gupta described the initiative as “a celebration of our collective commitment to empowering every daughter,” and said the scheme reflected…
Nikhil Chaudhary (Image credit: Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Nikhil Chaudhary scripted history on Wednesday when he became the first India-born male cricketer in six decades to make his debut for Australia.The 30-year-old was named in Australia’s Playing XI for the first T20I against Bangladesh at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram,…
Some days feel born for celebration, and this looks like one of them. Joy comes easier, confidence sits well on you, and good news from children or younger people can lift the whole atmosphere at home. The Sun strengthens your self-belief, while Jupiter opens a lucky window around results and recognition.You won’t need to force…
The Material Recycling Association of India seeks removal of import duty on aluminium scrap (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) MUMBAI: The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the Prime Minister’s Office to abolish the 2.5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imported aluminium scrap, arguing that the levy is raising input costs for…
A birthday party for Twitch streamer NateDeBaiits ended in tragedy after a shooting broke out in California, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The party, attended by more than 300 people, was being livestreamed when gunfire suddenly erupted, sending guests running for safety. The person who died was later identified as Desiderio Romero…
China’s share in India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals remained largely negligible in 2025-26, with the government approving just one proposal worth Rs 1 crore during the year. In comparison, 13 proposals from Hong Kong, together worth Rs 610.42 crore, received approval, according to official data. These approvals fall under India’s investment screening rules for…
