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Dr. Vikas Pant, Head of School, St. John’s Convent Senior Secondary School, Sant Nagar, Burari, Delhi, said structured daily practices can protect children from drifting into unhealthy digital dependence. When a child’s day is anchored in predictable routines, physical activity, creative play, and supportive engagement with adults, screens serve as an aid rather than a replacement.

Key Takeaways ChatGPT can be a resource for retirement planning questions, but it doesn’t replace the advice of a human financial advisor. When using ChatGPT for research, be sure to verify the sources of information that ChatGPT uses to answer your question. Take your ChatGPT answers with you as you discuss your in-depth retirement plans with a human financial advisor. ChatGPT is ready for your retirement planning questions. It can provide answers on subjects such as deciding when to collect Social Security, estimating medical costs, and choosing which retirement accounts to tap first to minimize taxes. But should you trust…

DCA index offers detailed inclusion metrics for insurers For insurers and other participating organisations, DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index provides data on workforce diversity characteristics and reported experiences of inclusion and exclusion across different employee groups. The survey looks at inclusion at team, manager, and organisational levels and examines how results vary by factors such as disability status, caring responsibilities, cultural background, and sexual orientation. The index also explores the reported links between inclusion and indicators such as team effectiveness, innovation, customer service, effort, job satisfaction, and turnover intentions. Organisations can use this information when evaluating their diversity and inclusion policies and…

A paint that cools buildings whilst simultaneously harvesting water from the air has been unveiled by scientists at the University of Sydney, Australia. The nano-engineered polymer was created in conjunction with startup Dewpoint Innovations, and reflects sunlight, cooling buildings by up to 6°C inside. Not only does it reduce the need for energy-hungry air-conditioning systems, but the porous structure of the coating creates ideal conditions for atmospheric water vapour to condense into droplets on the cooler surface, the way steam condenses on a bathroom mirror. The fresh water dew is then harvested and can be used as water for animals,…

25 years ago today, the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) – Shoemaker spacecraft successfully orbited and landed on the asteroid Eros 433, a first for humanity. The second-largest known near-Earth object, Eros was the perfect target for landing as NEAR Shoemaker could orbit its 13 by 33-kilometer bulk—which it did, for a whole year from February 2000 to February 2001 when it landed on the surface. READ what we learned… (2001) The NEAR – Shoemaker spacecraft – credit: NASA. The spacecraft had to track Eros’ heliocentric orbit around the Earth and time its insertion into the weak gravitational field of the…

Since October 2025, a group of 19 Buddhist monks — and their beloved canine companion, Aloka — have been on a 2,300-mile trek across the United States, calling for peace.They began their “Walk for Peace” in Fort Worth, Texas, with a final destination of Washington, D.C. After 109 days, they have arrived at the nation’s capital, where they will soon share an address to the nation about peace and unity. During their journey, the monks have faced injuries, paused for Aloka to receive an orthopedic surgery, and have traversed inclement weather.But it all culminates today in a reverent celebration of their…

If you’ve ever considered practicing meditation, you might believe you should relax, breathe, and empty your mind of distracting thoughts. Novices tend to think of meditation as the brain at rest, but a new international study concludes that this ancient practice is quite the opposite: Meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity that profoundly alters brain dynamics.Researchers from the University of Montreal and Italy’s National Research Council recruited 12 monks of the Thai Forest Tradition at Santacittārāma, a Buddhist monastery outside Rome. In a laboratory in Chieti-Pescara, scientists analyzed the brain activity of these meditation practitioners using magnetoencephalography (MEG),…

When you express your feelings with warmth and sincerity, your loved one feels truly comforted and cherished. A simple hug holds reassurance, love, and emotional security, and when you combine it with a thoughtful gift, it can turn that moment even more meaningful. The right present reflects your affection, effort, and genuine care for the bond you share more than just a gesture; it becomes a symbol of closeness, trust, and lasting togetherness. Heartfelt gifts on Hug Day 2026 can beautifully capture the comfort of a relationship, while making simple moments into long-lasting memories. This Valentine’s Week, choose gifts that…

February 12, 2026 – New research following US adolescents ages 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games was associated with higher risks of mental health problems, sleep disturbance, and suicidal behaviors one year later. The study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , published by Elsevier, reveals that the links between problematic screen use and mental health are stronger than those previously reported for overall screen time and highlights the risks of addictive use.Screen use increases rapidly during early adolescence, which is also a critical window when mental health challenges, sleep problems, and…

Prince William steps in to help farmer’s awareness missionPrince William has donated £5,000 to a sheep farmer walking 142 miles to raise awareness of rural mental health.The farmer named Sam Stables, hailing from Herefordshire, revealed that he was “over the moon” after the Prince of Wales’ donation. Sam is also the founder of We Are Farming Minds, of which the prince is a patron.He is currently on a mission to raise rural mental health awareness, for which he is walking from Ross-on-Wye to The Farmers Club in London.The Duchy tenant has started his 142-mile walk on Monday, as he walks…