Sabarinathan Iyyappan: This 15-year-old chess prodigy from Tamil Nadu wanted to quit because it was too expensive; his father, who earned just rupees 600 a day, told him: “Play as long as I’m alive”

Photo credits: Instagram/@abrokecollegekid Every parent wants to give their child the best opportunities in life. But what happens when dreams cost more than a family’s monthly income? For many parents, the hardest part is not encouraging talent- it is finding the money to keep that talent alive.India has become one of the world’s biggest chess…

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Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper’s First AC coach gets a stunning luxury makeover; see the video

For years, overnight train journeys in India have been associated with white sheets, dark blankets, narrow berths and the rhythmic sound of wheels through the night. But the upcoming Mumbai–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper is promising everything opposite. An experience that looks closer to a boutique hotel than a conventional train and this video is proof….

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Steve Jobs Quote: Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: “Coming back to America was, for me, much more of a cultural shock than going to India”; how one journey changed his life forever

When Steve Jobs said, “Coming back to America was, for me, much more of a cultural shock than going to India,” he wasn’t talking about cultural attractions, UNESCO monuments or tiger reserves. He made this remark years after his life-changing trip to India and he was describing how travel can quietly rewrite the way we…

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10 baby names inspired by rivers from around the world and their beautiful meanings

Rivers have long symbolised life, renewal, strength and continuity across cultures. Many of the world’s most famous rivers have also inspired timeless baby names that carry deep historical, spiritual and cultural significance. From India’s sacred rivers to iconic waterways in Europe and Africa, these names are meaningful, elegant and connected to nature. Here are 10…

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