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Spectator by Seema Goswami: Take a minute, personally

Self-care doesn’t have to mean splurges or huge gestures. Sometimes, it’s the moments you spend in the day unwinding from life

In an Indian family, especially a joint family, self-care can look like waking up early to read or have a cup of tea. (ADOBE STOCK)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 28, 2025 04:15 PM IST

BySeema Goswami

Is it bad manners to be on the phone while everyone’s watching TV?

With so much to catch up on in life, it’s become the new normal. Just don’t do it when there’s company. A case for what it means to be present

Being only half present gives the impression that you don’t value the people you’re with. (Adobe Stock)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 06:31 PM IST

ByUrvee Modwel

Want a stronger bond with your child? Start with these 5 communication tips

Struggling to connect with your kids? Transform your parent-child relationship with these 5 expert communication tips

5 tips to build a deep bond with your child through open communication (Photo by Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 06, 2024 08:08 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Balancing work and fatherhood: Tips for modern dads

Fatherhood and work-life balance: Expert tips for managing both

Post-covid parenting challenges: Here's how fathers can navigate work and family time (Image by pch.vector on Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:32 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Yours, mine and hours: K Narayanan on the fallacy of quality time

The concept has roots in management speak, and misunderstanding. One cannot cram all the day’s – or days’ – care into a couple of hours.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 15, 2024 10:24 PM IST

ByK Narayanan

Taylor Swift's heartwarming response to a fan-daughter story wins internet

‘Being vulnerable enough to share your true emotions is a beautiful thing’, Taylor Swift brings mother and daughter closer through her music

entertainment

Updated on Dec 24, 2023 07:06 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

What exactly is good parenting? 4 techniques to use

Good parenting involves several techniques to guide and nurture children effectively. Here are some important techniques suggested by experts

lifestyle

Published on Sep 09, 2023 01:44 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

National Lazy Mom's Day: 7 reasons why it's important to give your mom a break

Celebrate National Lazy Mom's Day on September 1 by giving your mom a well-deserved break from her daily responsibilities.

Giving your mom a break from domestic chores is not only considerate but also essential for her well-being.(Freepik )

lifestyle

Published on Aug 31, 2023 05:19 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for July 9 to July 15, 2023

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for July 9 to July 15, 2023. What do the cards have in store for Leo, Virgo and other zodiac signs for this week?

Read on to find out your Tarot reading for the coming week.(Pixabay)

astrology

Published on Jul 09, 2023 01:00 AM IST

ByManisha Koushik, Delhi

The greatest gift we give each other is quality time: Hitha Chandrashekar K

On Father’s Day this year, Sandalwood actor Hitha talks about what it was like growing up with veteran actor Sihi Kahi Chandru and more

Hitha Chandrashekar K with father and veteran actor Sihi Kahi Chandru

cities

Updated on Jun 17, 2023 09:12 PM IST

ByAayushi Parekh

‘I am not retiring,’ Bryan Cranston hits the ‘Pause Button’

Bryan Cranston clarifies he is taking a break, not retiring from acting in 2026.

Bryan Cranston is going for 3year hiatus(Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

entertainment

Published on Jun 10, 2023 05:00 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

No homework for students up to Class 2: Director School of Education Kashmir

In a notification issued on Thursday, the educational institutions across Kashmir valley have been directed by the Director School of Education Kashmir (DESK) to follow the instructions adopted as per the New Education Policy, 2020.

After reducing the additional burden of schoolbooks, now there won’t be any homework for students up to Class 2 as per the instruction of the Director School of Education Kashmir (DESK). (HT File Photo/ Representational image)

cities

Updated on Apr 13, 2023 10:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Responsible celebrations look to be the ‘new normal’ this Diwali

Mumbaikars gear up for a safe, healthy and responsible Diwali this year

Diwali is all about staying safe and celebrating with family says Mumbaikars(Photo: Shutterstock; For representational purposes only)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 04, 2020 03:36 PM IST

HT Mumbai | ByNishad Neelambaran

Guest column: The present is a gift, use it well

Mental health issues often plague us because either we are overambitious or we worry too much about the past and future

We get so busy running the rat race that we often forget to enjoy quality time with our families.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Oct 17, 2020 10:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByCol RD Singh (retd)

HT Brunch Cover Story: Johny Johny yes papa

Life, laughter and ha-ha-ha’s to lift your spirits with the first family of Indian comedy

Johny Lever’s kids- Jamie Lever, 32, and Jesse Lever 30, take their social media game very seriously and update their followers regularly. On Johny: Outfit and shoes, Masculine, Juhu; On Jesse: Shirt, TopShop; suit, HP Su Misura (Bandra); shoes, Aldo; On Jamie: Venkatagiri sari, from a local store in Andhra Pradesh(Prabhat Shetty)

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 04, 2020 09:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShruti Nair

How stable network connectivity came to the rescue of a young couple quarantined

Kaveri and Rajeev had been dating for quite some time when the pandemic struck. They weren’t prepared for a long-distance relationship but turns out it wasn’t as bad as they thought it would be.

As people across the world deal with home confinement due to the coronavirus pandemic, staying in touch with loved ones through video calls and messages is making a huge difference.(Shutterstock)

brand stories

Updated on Sep 21, 2020 02:03 PM IST

ByPartnered Feature, HT Brand Studio

Sushant Singh Rajput’s brother-in-law counters Rhea Chakraborty’s claims: ‘5 times my wife left me behind to be with her brother’

Sushant Singh Rajput’s brother-in-law Vishal Singh Kirti has penned a blog in response to claims that the actor had factitious relationship with his sisters who were not there for him when he was unwell.

entertainment

Updated on Sep 04, 2020 01:30 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk, New Delhi

Work comes first: Yami had ‘assured’ her producers

Though the Chandigarh girl was living alone in Mumbai during the lockdown, the actor had told her producers that she won’t leave the town without completing her portion of work

Actor Yami Gautam has Ginny Weds Sunny, co-starring Vikrant Massey, readying to release on an OTT platform soon.

entertainment

Updated on Aug 28, 2020 08:18 PM IST

HT Mumbai | ByPrashant Singh

I’m excited to be back on the mat, says Dipa Karmakar

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar feels India has a strong contingent for the Tokyo Olympics with a remarkably consistent track record backing them

Karmakar is one of the only five women who’ve successfully landed the Produnova(PHOTO: INSTAGRAM)

sports

Updated on Aug 21, 2020 07:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByNavneet Vyasan

Readers’ take: Online classes to stay, but careful monitoring can prevent stress, eye strain

Blended learning is the way forward, but to cut down screen time, schools should promote more audio lectures, engagement through quizzes and contests, additional reading from textbooks. Teachers should not give out homework and advise children to avoid playing online games or social networking

The main component of India’s education policy should be one of blended education, which combines traditional classroom learning with online methods(Shutterstock)

cities

Updated on Jul 25, 2020 01:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Homebound during pandemic, celebs get to spend quality time with their newborns

From Amy Jackson and son Andreas, Shilpa Shetty Kundra with son Viaan and daughter Samisha, Kalki Koechilin with daughter Sappho to Suresh Raina with daughter Gracia and son Rio, celebrities are enjoying good times with their little ones.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra and husband Raj Kundra have been spending quality time with elder son Viaan and new born Samisha.(Instagram/theshilpashetty)

entertainment

Updated on Jun 19, 2020 11:19 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Mukherjee, New Delhi

Satish Kaushik: We will have to strategise a lot in the post-Covid world

The actor-director reveals that he has been spending quality time with his daughter, Vanshika and feels the current crisis is teaching us to let go of certain things, and that’s something he is also trying to explain to the seven-year-old.

Satish Kaushik is known for his Bollywood films such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Mr India, Ram Lakhan and Udta Punjab.(Instagram/satishkaushik2178)

entertainment

Updated on Jun 18, 2020 06:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Mukherjee, New Delhi

‘I learnt, grew as an individual’

The Covid-19 lockdown was a period of intense self-discovery during which most students and principals left their comfort zones to embrace new learnings.

History tells us that the people who emerged as catalyst in their times went against normal of their times. Aryabhatta, Shankaracharya and Ramanujan challenged the routine and emerged with discoveries, says Vandana Kapoor, Principal , SLSDAV Public School, Mausam Vihar

ht school

Updated on Jun 16, 2020 08:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HT Chandigarh Readers’ Take: In a lockdown, set joy, creativity free in children

Even as the Covid-19 crisis is yet to be controlled, parents can utilise the lockdown time innovatively with their children, teaching them yoga, gardening and cooking, helping them explore art and other creative avenues and spending quality time with them to truly understand bonding within families, say Hindustan Times readers from Chandigarh

Doing things together, like learning a new skill, reading a book, or exploring a new cuisine, helps strengthen bonds between parents and children.(Getty Images)

cities

Updated on May 30, 2020 02:04 AM IST

ByHT Readers’ Take

Make your child money-responsible

Talking to them about finances and inculcating a healthy investment habit at an early age will make them wiser and financially responsible.

Set saving goals for your children. Reward them when they save money by chipping in an equal amount.(Axis Mutual Fund)

brand stories

Updated on May 20, 2020 03:58 PM IST

ByBrand Post

Fashion designers reveal what they are upto during the lockdown

With each passing day and yet another extension of the lockdown, one wonders how some of best creative minds in the fashion industry are dealing with ongoing situation.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra with his mother.(Manish Malhotra Instagram)

lifestyle

Updated on May 03, 2020 06:23 PM IST

New Delhi | ByIndo Asian News Service

Coronavirus outbreak: 9 crucial tips for parents and kids during the lockdown

WhatsApp forwards are flying around about how eating garlic, or bathing in hot water will keep us safe. Research has substantiated none of these . New information on the virus is coming out every day.

The most crushing thing about Covid-19 is that it is an unknown, unseen threat.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 08, 2020 06:13 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRhea R. Dubey

Sahil Khatter on dating Shruti Pathak: She is special; it’s pretty much there, you can see it

YouTuber-host-actor Sahik Khatter opens up about his relationship with singer Shruti Pathak.

YouTuber-actor-host Sahil Khattar and singer Shruti Pathak have been dating for over a year now.(Photo: instagram/issahilkhattar)

entertainment

Updated on Nov 02, 2019 01:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShreya Mukherjee, New Delhi

This Indian Life by Shoba Narayan: The languages of love

Hearts, flowers and cuddly teddy bears are not the only way to express affection

Most of us begin our love journey longing for physical touch, which later becomes all about quality time(Photo imaging: Parth Garg)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 14, 2019 10:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShoba Narayan

Justin Bieber slams fan after being criticised for his relationship with Hailey Bieber

“You don’t need to do this, if you really love each other, just live and enjoy it without trying to presume to appear or force someone else to see that ‘YOU’RE IN LOVE,” the social media user commented.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 07, 2019 01:59 PM IST

Washington D.C. | ByAsian News International

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Latest from quality time

Self-care doesn’t have to mean splurges or huge gestures. Sometimes, it’s the moments you spend in the day unwinding from life

With so much to catch up on in life, it’s become the new normal. Just don’t do it when there’s company. A case for what it means to be present

Struggling to connect with your kids? Transform your parent-child relationship with these 5 expert communication tips

Fatherhood and work-life balance: Expert tips for managing both

The concept has roots in management speak, and misunderstanding. One cannot cram all the day’s – or days’ – care into a couple of hours.

‘Being vulnerable enough to share your true emotions is a beautiful thing’, Taylor Swift brings mother and daughter closer through her music

Good parenting involves several techniques to guide and nurture children effectively. Here are some important techniques suggested by experts

Celebrate National Lazy Mom's Day on September 1 by giving your mom a well-deserved break from her daily responsibilities.

Weekly Tarot Card Readings: Tarot prediction for July 9 to July 15, 2023. What do the cards have in store for Leo, Virgo and other zodiac signs for this week?

On Father’s Day this year, Sandalwood actor Hitha talks about what it was like growing up with veteran actor Sihi Kahi Chandru and more

Bryan Cranston clarifies he is taking a break, not retiring from acting in 2026.

In a notification issued on Thursday, the educational institutions across Kashmir valley have been directed by the Director School of Education Kashmir (DESK) to follow the instructions adopted as per the New Education Policy, 2020.

Mumbaikars gear up for a safe, healthy and responsible Diwali this year

Mental health issues often plague us because either we are overambitious or we worry too much about the past and future

Life, laughter and ha-ha-ha’s to lift your spirits with the first family of Indian comedy

Kaveri and Rajeev had been dating for quite some time when the pandemic struck. They weren’t prepared for a long-distance relationship but turns out it wasn’t as bad as they thought it would be.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s brother-in-law Vishal Singh Kirti has penned a blog in response to claims that the actor had factitious relationship with his sisters who were not there for him when he was unwell.

Though the Chandigarh girl was living alone in Mumbai during the lockdown, the actor had told her producers that she won’t leave the town without completing her portion of work

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar feels India has a strong contingent for the Tokyo Olympics with a remarkably consistent track record backing them

Blended learning is the way forward, but to cut down screen time, schools should promote more audio lectures, engagement through quizzes and contests, additional reading from textbooks. Teachers should not give out homework and advise children to avoid playing online games or social networking

From Amy Jackson and son Andreas, Shilpa Shetty Kundra with son Viaan and daughter Samisha, Kalki Koechilin with daughter Sappho to Suresh Raina with daughter Gracia and son Rio, celebrities are enjoying good times with their little ones.

The actor-director reveals that he has been spending quality time with his daughter, Vanshika and feels the current crisis is teaching us to let go of certain things, and that’s something he is also trying to explain to the seven-year-old.

The Covid-19 lockdown was a period of intense self-discovery during which most students and principals left their comfort zones to embrace new learnings.

Talking to them about finances and inculcating a healthy investment habit at an early age will make them wiser and financially responsible.

With each passing day and yet another extension of the lockdown, one wonders how some of best creative minds in the fashion industry are dealing with ongoing situation.

WhatsApp forwards are flying around about how eating garlic, or bathing in hot water will keep us safe. Research has substantiated none of these . New information on the virus is coming out every day.

YouTuber-host-actor Sahik Khatter opens up about his relationship with singer Shruti Pathak.

Hearts, flowers and cuddly teddy bears are not the only way to express affection

“You don’t need to do this, if you really love each other, just live and enjoy it without trying to presume to appear or force someone else to see that ‘YOU’RE IN LOVE,” the social media user commented.

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