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A 4-year-old Jalandhar boy was abducted by 2 men while playing with friends; 12 hours later, commuters spotted him and helped reunite him with his family: What parents should teach young kids about safety

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A four-year-old boy named Keshav, a resident of Pannu Vihar in Jalandhar and the son of a labourer, was abducted on Thursday, September 17, while playing with friends in his own locality, according to reports by local news. The incident occurred around 2 pm, when two men riding a scooter took the child away from … Read more

Antipsychotics in Teens Linked to Rising Diabetes Risk

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A study from the Netherlands suggests that starting antipsychotic medications in young people may increase their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. These drugs are prescribed off-label, meaning outside their officially approved use, to children and teenagers for conditions such as irritability related to autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and sleep problems. Research shows … Read more

Sanjeev Kapoor’s Dal Tadka Recipe turns 5 pantry staples into a restaurant-style lunch in under 30 minutes

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For this dal tadka, you will need 1 cup dhuli toor dal (split skinless pigeon pea), soaked for 20 minutes and drained, along with salt to taste, ½ teaspoon hing, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1 medium chopped onion and 1 small chopped tomato. The … Read more

As Prediction Betting Expands, Insiders Put Military Operations at Risk

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Online platforms such as Polymarket are allowing users to wager on an expanding array of topics, providing an avenue for military and geopolitics enthusiasts to put their knowledge to the test. But the prospect of winning big may pose a powerful temptation for people with access to secretive information about sensitive military operations. Variously referred … Read more

251-kg modak for Bappa! Pune’s giant modak-shaped rasmalai cake at Dagdusheth Ganpati has everyone talking

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Ganeshotsav 2026: Pune devotee offers 251 kg modak to Dagdusheth Ganpati If you thought modak couldn’t get any bigger, Pune has something to show you.A massive 251-kg modak-shaped cake was offered to Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati in Pune during Ganeshotsav 2026, turning heads at one of the city’s most famous festival pandals, as reported by … Read more

Psychology says eating while watching something may make it harder to notice this one important signal

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Eating dinner while watching a show, scrolling through reels or catching up on YouTube has become almost second nature. For many people, the screen is simply part of the meal. But psychology research suggests that this seemingly harmless habit may change the way we experience food, particularly when it comes to recognising one of the … Read more

Psychology says parents who keep old report cards and childhood drawings may be preserving a part of their own life story, not just memories

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A faded report card, a colourful drawing made with uneven crayons or a tiny note written in a child’s handwriting may seem like ordinary pieces of paper. But for many parents, throwing them away can feel surprisingly difficult. Even when children grow into adults, parents may continue to keep folders filled with schoolwork, drawings and … Read more