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Mega Bible Convention Day 2 focuses on youth and covenant
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (450+ words) The four-day convention, which began on February 26, has drawn thousands each evening, reflecting the deep spiritual engagement of the diocesan community. The spiritual proceedings commenced with the recitation of the Holy Rosary, followed by an uplifting session of praise and…...
Helping children handle Valentine’s Day stress
2+ week, 1+ day ago (377+ words) Valentine's Day may seem like a cheerful celebration of love, cards and chocolates, but for many children and teenagers, it can also bring anxiety, insecurity and self-doubt. "Valentine's Day can be a heavy experience filled with the first uncomfortable feelings…...
‘The pig ate my homework’: Arizona student’s excuse goes viral
3+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) The dog ate my homework" may be a classic excuse, but a schoolgirl in the United States now has a far more unusual " and well-documented " reason for missing assignments after her pet pig was caught destroying her schoolwork. A video…...
Blind UK father inspires millions by recognising his newborn twins
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) A blind father from the United Kingdom has captured hearts online after explaining how he can easily tell the difference between his three-month-old twin sons " gently challenging assumptions about disability and parenting. Souleyman Bah, who shares his journey on social…...
Sreeleela on adoption: why caregiving goes beyond definitions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) Conversations around motherhood are often framed by rigid expectations'age, biology and traditional family structures. Actor Sreeleela has gently challenged these ideas by speaking about her deeply personal journey of adopting three children by the age of 24, offering a perspective rooted…...
Honouring Vivekananda’s vision on National Youth Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1039+ words) Honouring Vivekananda's vision on National Youth Day'newskarnataka.com January 12 is observed as National Youth Day in India to commemorate the birth of Swami Vivekananda1. This occasion invites reflection on Vivekananda's enduring message of self-confidence and service. The young monk urged India's…...
Namita Thapar urges women to embrace being ‘selfish moms’
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (574+ words) Addressing women directly, Thapar emphasised that a mother's happiness is not optional but essential. "Girls, wake up. You can make your kids happy only when you are fulfilled and happy," she wrote, adding that the so-called "selfish mom" label should…...
Gen Z parents reading less to kids raises literacy concerns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) As 2025 draws to a close, concerns about declining reading habits among children are growing, with educators and publishers warning of long-term cognitive impacts. Adding to the unease, Merriam-Webster named "slop" as its word of the year, while cultural commentators point…...
Motherhood at 40: why there is no ‘right’ age to have a baby
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (362+ words) Powered by Quick Advisory & Digital There is a strange moment many women recognise as they approach 40. Friends who once danced through festivals now download bird-identification apps. Others, who once survived on toast and caffeine, start watching gardening shows. Life quietly…...
Dad’s elf costume surprise leaves daughter embarrassed and internet amused
2+ mon, 17+ hour ago (358+ words) Powered by Quick Advisory & Digital A father's playful Christmas surprise for his daughter has gone viral, drawing laughter and warm reactions across social media after a video captured the child's priceless reaction at her school. The light-hearted moment was shared…...