Kids love stories and especially when narrated with a lot of emotions and expression. It transports their imagination to a new world altogether. Research also proves the fact that the parents who read to their children from a very early age tend to become active learners in the later stages. Hence, the tradition of reading bedtime stories is kept in many families even with the advent of technology.While there are different stories (mostly the fairy tales like Cinderella and Thumbelina) that are present today which can be read to the children, there are some classics that are stories encapsulated with ... Read More

Inflation has hit many areas of in the lives of the people. Each and every product from electronics to grocery has hit skyrocket price. Hence, there is always a burden on each individual as the expenditure is on the higher side leaving no scope for savings. People are often in a fix on how to save sufficiently each month.Here are some methods that can help in increasing the monthly savings:Spend only on NecessitiesThe excessive expenditure often happens when the individual is keener to spend on luxury items than the necessities. These luxury items pinch your pockets and often need to ... Read More

The standard of living has gone quite high these days and now both the parents are working to keep up with it. Women today are stepping out of their comfort zones and revolutionizing the traditional concepts and thought process. Today's women are working at commendable positions and manage their family life along with it. However, from the perspective of a child, there are both pros and cons of being a working mother.Here are some of the positive impacts of a working mother :A Role Model for the ChildA working mother teaches the values of independence, commitment, dedication to her child. ... Read More

Ancient India (from 3000 BCE to around 10th century AD) is the period when India was known as the Golden Sparrow. This era witnessed many popular dynasties like Maurya, Shunga, Kushan, Gupta, etc. This era witnessed cultural confluences and economic booms at many junctures yet the fabric of traditions never got destroyed. Even today people say ‘Jaha Daal Daal par sone ki chidiya karti hai basera’ (where the golden sparrow dwells on every branch of a tree).Here are some parameters that highlight the fact that Ancient India was the golden bird:KnowledgeIn ancient India, there were complicated subjects like metaphysics and ... Read More

Education today has become all about getting a job and good packages that can help you keep up to the rising standard of living. However, as many people are now joining this rat race, specialization and commitment to work reduce over a period of time. People also start taking a fixed path which has been set by the majority of the people. Hence it is now important for the younger generation to find the calling of their heart and discover what is their real career passion.Plan for a long term CareerPeople today function with a fixed mindset. These individuals want ... Read More

Reading enhances thinking and creativity and hence, it is very important to choose the right books that help in developing positive thoughts in your mind.Following are some of the best sellers in the world of books that are popularly read for the depth of their content:Sapiens- A Brief History of HumankindSapiens has become a popular book, especially among the entrepreneurs today. Yuval Noah Harari traces the journey of the evolution of man and his contribution along with different theories propagated by anthropologists. The depth of knowledge in this book is a commendable work and the journey of over 70, 000 ... Read More

Hinduism is undoubtedly one of the oldest religions in the Indian Subcontinent and also one of the most complex ones. There are different sect and sub-sects within this one religion adding to its diversity. It is due to this reason that the country has prominent pilgrimage centers spread across different geographical zones all of which have stories and spirituality associated with them. The popular ones are:VaranasiVaranasi is undoubtedly the most visited pilgrimage center in India. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi holds its significance for the river Ganga and the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Ganga Aarti performed ... Read More

An old Arab Proverb says ‘Man fears time but time fears pyramids’. This proverb captures the essence and importance of these majestic monuments of one of the oldest civilizations in the world history. The Egyptian Civilization is considered to be a civilization that promoted art and architecture associated with a lot of religious beliefs and practices. Religion, in fact, dominated the life of each and every individual in the civilization.The Egyptian Civilization is broadly divided into six eras- the Pre-dynastic period, the early dynastic period, the old kingdom, the middle kingdom, the new kingdom and the late period. It is ... Read More

Constant thinking about money vitiates one’s life as it fills the person’s mind with worry and constant fear. This kind of thinking can also curtail positive thinking in our minds. Following are some methods to deal with this situation:Spend Time with Your Family and FriendsA lot of times, the thoughts of money or any other materialistic aspirations come in our mind when we have disconnected ourselves with our loved ones.Make it a point to spend time with your family and give the emotional side of your personality more power. This also helps in the realization that family, relationships, love, affection, ... Read More

Ragging is a practice in colleges, hostels and other educational institutes where the senior or an influential person tends to demoralize and defame the juniors through the means of verbal or physical abuse and harassment. The term ragging is more prominent in the countries of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. In other countries, the same practice has different terms associated with it.Different forms of ragging exist due to the following key reasons:Considered as a form of entertainmentThe senior who have stayed for a slightly longer time in the system of the college have an extraordinary sense of superiority. This ... Read More