Quote of the day by Swami Vivekananda: “We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care of what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far”; What the philosopher advises on how our thoughts influence the outer world |

Swami Vivekananda emphasized that our thoughts shape our entire being and actions. Repeated thoughts transform into habits and attitudes, influencing our outward behavior. Words are merely external expressions of our internal mental landscape. Modern life pressures the mind, making mental care as vital as physical health. Cultivating positive thoughts leads to clearer decisions and purposeful…

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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind |

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes…

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Scientists have identified a new monkey species with striking orange lips in the Democratic Republic of Congo after it spent years hiding in a remote forest

Image Credit: X/ @FloridaAtlantic Scientists have officially identified a previously unknown monkey species with vivid orange lips in the remote rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ending years of scientific uncertainty over whether the small, isolated population represented a distinct species. The scientific findings have been published in the journal PLOS One.Named Colobus…

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‘Call me uncool, but I don’t allow my child to have sleepovers’: Parenting expert explains why she says no |

Photo credits: Instagram/@riddhi_deorah Modern parents are changing the conventional rules of parenting. They are saying yes to the experiences that were once a big “No” for children and teens. Sleepovers is one such activity. A night with friends, movies, games, snacks is now being considered a normal part of children’s life nowadays. But not everyone…

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Meet the rare orange-lipped monkey that hid from science for years, and a blurred photo helped discover it |

A new monkey species, likweli, was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers first spotted an unfamiliar primate in a blurry photograph in 2008. Further sightings led to a dedicated search between 2018 and 2022. This newly identified species has distinctive orange lips and a calm nature. Conservationists now recommend listing the likweli as…

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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: The stunning California destination where redwoods, cliffs and ocean views come together

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (Image Credit: Canva) Tucked along California’s legendary Big Sur coastline lies one of the state’s most spectacular natural escapes, where towering cliffs, centuries-old redwood forests and a stunning waterfall come together against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Spanning more than 3,700 acres, this scenic destination attracts travellers from around…

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