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Expert Dr. Ririi Trivedi outlined four parenting styles on a podcast, highlighting authoritative parenting as the most effective. This balanced approach combines warmth with clear boundaries, fostering responsibility and self-discipline. Other styles discussed include authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful, each with distinct impacts on child development and emotional well-being.

The Orissa High Court has asked medical authorities in Bhubaneswar to explore safe alternatives for ending the pregnancy of a 16-year-old rape survivor. A medical board previously deemed termination impossible at over 30 weeks due to risks. The court is now investigating methods like an intra-cardiac injection to ensure the mother's safety.

Actor Shahid Kapoor advocates for a parenting approach akin to gymnastics, where children have safety nets to learn from mistakes without severe consequences. He stresses guiding children with a moral compass and unconditional love, fostering resilience and self-discovery rather than strict control. This philosophy emphasizes balance, allowing growth through experience while ensuring emotional security.

Archana Puran Singh's son Aaryamann shared a heartwarming vlog as his brother Ayushmaan's girlfriend Samiksha moved in. Ayushmaan recreated his father Parmeet's gesture of carrying Archana into their home, deeply touching everyone. This loving welcome has fans calling it 'family goals'. Earlier, Ayushmaan faced a Rs 87,000 credit card scam.

The Orissa High Court has ordered medical officials in Bhubaneswar to investigate safe methods for ending the pregnancy of a 16-year-old rape survivor. A medical board previously deemed termination impossible due to the advanced stage of over 30 weeks. The court seeks to explore alternatives to protect the mother's life while addressing the pregnancy.

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A truck, granted special permission for waste collection despite multiple challans, fatally struck two cousins on Ashoka Road. The permit's validity until 2026 is now under review for cancellation. Police are conducting raids in Bihar to apprehend the driver, while the victims' family expresses distress over the lack of updates and arrests.

A Supreme Court bench has said that a woman’s choice needs to put first in all cases where she is seeking an abortion beyond the limit specified by law

Influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza has filed a lawsuit against streamer Clavicular, real name Braden Peters, alleging abuse, fraud, and emotional harm. Mendoza claims Peters exploited her trust, promising career advancement but instead causing significant distress and damage. The suit details accusations of non-consensual sexual encounters and an unauthorized facial injection. Peters' lawyer denies all claims.

Gentle parenting thrives on connection and understanding, but a common pitfall is confusing kindness with permissiveness. True gentle parenting requires warmth paired with clear, consistent boundaries. This approach ensures children feel loved and safe, learning that emotions are valid but certain behaviors are unacceptable, fostering emotional literacy and self-regulation.

According to the DM, all schools had been directed to ensure full compliance with the capped fee hike

The Orissa High Court has directed AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to examine a 16-year-old rape survivor, over 31 weeks pregnant, to assess the possibility of pregnancy termination. This follows a caution from Capital Hospital against the procedure due to significant health risks. AIIMS-Bhubaneswar is to submit its report by May 6.

Archana Puran Singh's son, Ayushmaan Sethi, fell victim to a credit card fraud, losing Rs 87,000. He was charged for a full year's service after signing up for a seven-day free trial on a website. The incident highlights the prevalence of such scams, prompting caution among online users.

Sadhguru challenges the notion that success demands relentless pressure, suggesting instead that aligning mind, body, and heart is key. He argues that forcing oneself into "hard work" without joy leads to burnout and constant complaining. Instead, he advocates for joyful study and loving work, transforming effort into energy, not exhaustion, for enhanced performance and well-being.

After years of failed IVF attempts, a miscarriage, and emotional setbacks, Sambhavna Seth and husband Avinash Dwivedi are set to welcome their first child through surrogacy. Opening up about the journey, the actress shares the physical and emotional toll of the process, and the quiet, overwhelming feelings that now come with finally becoming parents.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

Parents can cultivate a love for reading in children by modeling the behavior themselves and making it a shared family activity. Leveraging popular movie adaptations and the sensory experience of physical books can further engage young readers. Creative strategies and collaboration with schools build a strong foundation for lifelong literacy.

From May 1, India’s online gaming sector enters a new regime: money-based games are prohibited, while e-sports and social gaming face tighter oversight. A central regulator, payment curbs and compliance rules aim to end years of legal ambiguity

Kajol, who has never shied away from speaking her mind, got candid about how relationships and lifestyles have evolved since the 1990s, as she looked back at her iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which completed 30 years last year. Despite the shift in attitudes, Kajol emphasised that the core message of DDLJ still holds relevance.

A feature called ACR turns your smart TV into a “two-way mirror”. Your screen may look passive, but the system behind it is capable of observing patterns, preferences and behaviour

New EU travel rules require pet owners from England, Scotland, or Wales to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for dogs, cats, or ferrets entering the EU, replacing the previous pet passport system.