The Story of India’s Community Libraries – Spurned by State, Struck by Lockdown
Public libraries have been low on government priorities in the past few years; now COVID is threatening our few brave community libraries too.
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How Volunteering Abroad Helped This Delhi Student Develop Leadership Skills
Delhi University student Isha Jerath spent six weeks volunteering as an English teacher in Vietnam when she was just 19 years old; the experience changed her life.
Can Dad Fill Mom’s Shoes? The Role Fathers Play in Raising Stronger Daughters
When fathers take on a proactive role in parenting, daughters grow into stronger, more confident and better adjusted individuals.
3 Moms of Toddlers on Surviving Lockdown While Working From Home
Three friends and mothers of young children share how they’ve spent the past few months of lockdown balancing work and parenting at home.
School @ Home: The Pros and Cons of Online Schooling
With online classes becoming the new normal in education around the world, parents, students and teachers weigh in about the challenges and opportunities.
Lockdown Diary: A Grandma Gets an Unexpected Shot at Toddler Training
For grandmom Poonam Kirpal, the coronavirus lockdown turned into an excellent opportunity to train and homeschool her visiting two-year-old granddaughter.
“Couples Should Adopt One Child and Have One Biological Child to Stop Trafficking”: Nandita Puri
Author Nandita Puri’s latest book delves into the issue of inter-country adoption and child trafficking.
My Spiritual Practice Helped Me Have a Natural Delivery After C-Section
Megha Khanduja’s first baby was born through caesarean section, and she was told her second would have to be too. But she was determined to have a natural birth.
She Had Picked a Date to Die, Then She Found Her Reason to Breathe
Sarah Ross had set a deadline to end her life. Then, a dying girl and a boy without socks gave her a reason to live, heal and inspire others.
7 Ways to Prepare Yourself for an Empty Nest
Are you dreading having an empty nest soon as your kids grow up and move away? Don’t let it take you by surprise!
The Best Kind of Mother
The greatest gift we can give our kids is to be happy ourselves, writes Aekta Kapoor.
What Message Are You Sending Your Kids When You Grab Things Away From Them?
When we grab or snatch things away from our kids when we think it’s not good for them, we set in motion undesirable patterns of behaviour.
“We Need to Look at Child Poverty as a Crisis”: Geeta Dharmarajan
As India’s iconic publishing house Katha turns 30 years old, its founder Geeta Dharmarajan shares notes from its legacy.
3 Music Therapists on How Indian Classical Ragas Can Heal
Music therapists Meenakshi Ravi, Stuti Chandhok and Nithya Rajendran share how classical music can uplift spiritually and heal emotionally.
Aussie Chef and TV Star Sarah Todd on Single Parenting, India and Keema!
Model, reality television star, author, mother and restaurateur, Sarah Todd is redefining the face of gastronomy in India.
Taking a Child’s Consent Before Hugging Can Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Our children are living among their biggest perpetrators, people whom they know and trust. We have to teach them their rights, and respect their feelings.
Yes, You Can Say No – The Anatomy of Consent in Love and Marriage
Consent isn’t just limited to new relationships or sex-education classes. It’s a word we should use and demand even in marriage.
She Uses Drama as Therapy to Empower Young Kids and Boost Their Confidence
Co-founder of Yellowcat Theatre, Simran Sachdev Arneja is using drama and role-play to help kids develop communication skills, creativity and confidence.
Why Aren’t Children Treated with Respect in India, Asks Delhi Teen
Children in India are treated as second-class citizens. It’s time they got their due, says 13-year-old Navodita Goel.
How a Papa Elephant Sold His Baby for Bananas: Tales of Rural Children and Indigenous Art
Animation filmmaker and entrepreneur Debjani Mukherjee is using indigenous art to empower communities, generate employment and heal children.
Angry Much? Here’s Why We Rage, and How to Manage It
Anger is a strong but normal emotion. It is okay to be angry. It is how you express anger that needs management, says Dr Jankhana Hakani.
The Most Important Element in Marriage, and the Most Neglected
Twelve years of marriage, with all the milestones of an eventful life, taught Nidhi Chopra about that one element that’s so vital yet so overlooked in any relationship.
“Most Women Think Their Life Is Over After Marriage; I Turned It Around” – Education Revolutionary Dr Bindu Rana
Dr Bindu Rana, founder CEO of Millennium Education Management, was triggered by an incident in her son’s school to revolutionise the entire education system.
3 Child-Friendly European Cities For a Fab Family Holiday
Travelling with kids to Europe this summer? Try these three excellent child-friendly options.
