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‘No screen time’ may be missing the point? For years, “no screen time” has become something of a parenting badge of honour. Many parents proudly announce that their child has never touched a phone or tablet, believing that complete avoidance is the gold standard of raising healthy children.But is banning screens really the best approach?28 Jul 2026 | 16:25Do you think social media has changed the parent-teen relationship?According to Dr. Mahesh Balsekar, pediatrician and neonatologist at Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, the answer is more nuanced. Speaking on The Secret Sauce podcast, he said that the conversation around children’s screen…

The University of Delhi has announced the first NCWEB admission cut-off for the 2026-27 academic session, opening admissions to BA (Programme) and BCom courses. Eligible women applicants from Delhi can complete the online admission process from July 28. Further merit lists will be issued in August depending on the availability of vacant seats.(Photo-ANI) DU NCWEB admissions 2026: The University of Delhi (DU) has released the first cut-off list for admissions to the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB) for the 2026-27 academic session, opening the admission process for women seeking undergraduate education through the university’s weekend learning programme. Candidates who meet…

Gulveer Singh, of India, crosses the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth Games after claiming a memorable silver medal at the 2026 edition in Glasgow on Tuesday.The national record holder clocked 27:49.78 to finish second behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, who took home the gold medal. David Mullarkey of the Isle of Man completed the podium…

A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial.Judge Carli Kierny found that the interview is admissible in Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ trial, which is scheduled to start Aug. 10.Davis, 63, is charged with murder in Shakur’s 1996 killing and faces life in prison without parole if convicted.About Tupac Shakur death caseThe rapper’s death is considered one of the most notorious unsolved murders in the United States. Shakur was killed Sept. 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. He and…

Quote of the day by Elif Shafak Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her literary output, she holds a PhD in political science and is a prominent advocate for human rights, gender equality, and freedom of speech. In 2025, she was appointed President of the Royal Society of Literature.In one of her most memorable works, The Forty Rules of…

The internet is full of viral moments, but some of the most memorable ones come from genuine human errors. One such incident has caught the attention of social media users after a woman planning a weekend trip to Baguio in the Philippines mistakenly contacted a women’s jail while looking for accommodation. Instead of embarrassment or criticism, the mix-up ended with a courteous response, an apology, and a conversation that people across social media have been enjoying.How the mix-up happenedWhile searching for accommodation, the traveller came across the official social media page of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)…

IIT Delhi AIIMS develop Hindi version of Melodic Intonation Therapy for aphasia patients NEW DELHI: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), in collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi and Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), have developed the first Hindi version of Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) for stroke survivors with speech difficulties.The music-based treatment is designed for people affected by post-stroke aphasia, a condition in which patients may understand language but face difficulty speaking fluently. The pilot study conducted by the research team has been published in the international…

Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar during the CWG 2026 high jump final in Glasgow. NEW DELHI: Tejaswin Shankar’s own Commonwealth Games campaign ended in heartbreak, but the Indian high jumper ensured his disappointment did not stop a teammate from making history.The national record holder, forced out of the men’s high jump competition by a recurring knee injury, stayed back at the venue to guide compatriot Sarvesh Kushare from the sidelines. The advice proved decisive as Kushare overcame a shaky start to clinch the silver medal — India’s best-ever result in the event at the Commonwealth Games.Tejaswin had won a historic…

Raja Chaudhary says he isn’t bothered about Palak Tiwari-Ibrahim Ali Khan dating rumours: ‘She doesn’t consider me a father’; reveals he blocked daughter on social media Raja Chaudhary has once again opened up about his estranged relationship with daughter Palak Tiwari, revealing that he has blocked her on social media and no longer follows her life. The actor also reacted to the ongoing rumours linking Palak with Ibrahim Ali Khan, saying he has no reason to interfere because she does not consider him her father.In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Raja said he has accepted the distance between him and…

US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a closed-door meeting at the White House on Tuesday, focusing on expanding Ukraine’s defence capabilities, including the production of Patriot missile interceptors, and efforts to revive stalled peace talks with Russia.The meeting in the Oval Office, held ahead of the funeral of late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, came weeks after Trump announced at the Nato summit in Ankara that the US would grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture Patriot air defence systems — a long-standing request from Kyiv.After the talks, Zelenskyy described…