The literary world has lost a beacon of creativity with the passing of Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian author and director known for her groundbreaking 'Persepolis' series. At just 56, she left behind a legacy that championed freedom and women's rights, influencing generations. French President Macron expressed deep sorrow for her loss, emphasizing the profound impact of her artistic vision.

Parenting is never easy, and there’s no doubt about it. There are moments of stress, anger, and exhaustion when parents realise they are emotionally hurting their child. However, sometimes parents unknowingly damage a child’s confidence and emotional well-being by saying some phrases that hurt them psychologically. Highlighting the same parenting problem, child behavior therapist, Dr. Vipul Vithal shared five phrases parents should be mindful about because they may hurt children psychologically.When a child doesn’t greet someone and parents say “You always embarrass me”“Say good morning to uncle…beta say na…” this phrase is one of the most common ones parents often say to their children. And when a child refuses to greet, many parents end up saying “You always embarrass me!” While these comments may come from a place of wanting children to behave well, repeatedly calling them out in public can leave the child feeling publicly humiliated, and over time can make children associate mistakes with the fear of being judged.

8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standSome words are neither slurs nor insults and most probably they won't get anyone cancelled or called out at a dinner table. In fact, if you looked them up in a dictionary, you'd find nothing offensive at all. And yet, for millions of women, these seemingly ordinary words land like a quiet slap. Maybe it's because of the history attached to them. Maybe it's because they've quietly been used to control, dismiss or limit women for generations. Or maybe it's just because women are simply tired of hearing them. Here are eight words that many women say they cannot stand.

Monsoon in the Western Ghats unveils a vibrant natural spectacle, transforming the region into a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. From bioluminescent fungi and active amphibians to dazzling firefly displays before the rains peak, unique experiences await. Specialized workshops and expeditions in Goa and Amboli offer unparalleled opportunities to explore this rich biodiversity, making the wet season an exciting travel period.