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Captain Smit Machchhar managed to regain control of a flydubai aircraft after a co-pilot attacked him Sometimes, an old comment takes on a very different meaning when life catches up with it.Months before Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight, the Indian pilot had spoken about what happens…

Parenthood can change almost everything. Sleep, money, work, relationships and even the way you see yourself. And in the middle of all that chaos, it’s not unusual for parents to wonder, even for a moment, what life would have looked like without children.Indian author and screenwriter Durjoy Datta, who has two children with his wife…

Dehydration: One of the reasons the skin appears tired is because of dehydration. Lack of enough water in the skin causes it to look dry, rough and tight or less plump, with fine lines becoming more noticeable. Dehydration can occur due to weather changes, prolonged exposure to air conditioning, inadequate fluid intake or the use…

The itinerary looks almost too good to be true. Breakfast at one place, a famous museum after lunch, sunset at another landmark and dinner across town, all neatly arranged by a chatbot in seconds. Then comes the reality check: the museum is closed that day, the transfer takes twice as long as expected, or the…

Dining table conversations are the most special part of the day where a family eats and spends time together after a hectic long day sharing what went wrong and what worked out just perfect. But it becomes disturbing when these conversations are occasionally interrupted by phone calls and notifications, instantly lighting up the phone screen…

Sometimes, the question isn’t really a question. “Are you okay with me?” “Did I do something?” “You still like talking to me, right?” On the surface, these can sound like casual conversations. But sometimes, there is something else sitting underneath them: the quiet need to hear, “Yes, we’re okay.” Not everyone finds it easy to…

Too many instructions at once may make it harder for children to respond. “Brush your teeth. Put your shoes on. Where is your water bottle? And don’t forget your homework. Come on, we’re getting late.”For many parents, this is simply what a rushed morning sounds like. One instruction blends into another, followed by a reminder,…

A Bengaluru-based Microsoft employee has given social media users a glimpse of a collection that goes far beyond the usual company merchandise. Kartik Agarwal recently shared a video showing the huge pile of Microsoft goodies he has collected during his journey with the company. From T-shirts, bags and bottles to jackets, power banks, fitness accessories…

“Don’t wake Teddy, he is sleeping.” “Give the car some food, it is hungry.” “He doesn’t want to go to school.” If your child talks this way about a stuffed toy, doll, toy car or even a pillow, you may have heard plenty of such conversations at home. Children can give ordinary objects names, personalities,…

Japan’s Yuki Kurihara (Photo: AP) Yuki Kurihara, the 11-year-old child prodigy from Japan, won a Gold medal in the Asian Games on Saturday, beating a series of opponents up to three times his age.While today, most 11-year-olds are thinking about homework, snacks and the next level of their favourite game. Yuki Kurihara is thinking about…