Moong dal chilla is a reminder that “old” does not mean outdated. Soaked lentils, ground and cooked on a hot tawa, made a breakfast that was practical, filling and naturally protein-forward. It belongs to that vanishing category of village foods that fed people well without ever needing a branding campaign. What makes these foods interesting…

Emotional distance rarely happens with a massive, dramatic explosion. Instead, it happens in slow motion. It’s a quiet fade—a slow erosion of the small habits that used to keep you locked in. You don’t break up overnight; you just wake up one day and realize you’ve been living parallel lives. If you feel like the…

This is where influence begins. As children grow older, friends start playing a bigger role in shaping their behaviour. They begin comparing themselves with others, following group habits, and seeking acceptance. At this age, teach your child these four things: Not everyone who plays with you is someone who helps you grow. Good friends encourage…

Alan Alda is an American actor, author, director and science communicator admired not only for his successful career in entertainment but also for his thoughtful insights about life and learning. Alda has spent much of his life encouraging people to communicate better, think more clearly and remain curious about the world around them. His observations…