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Teaching kids about money is crucial for financial literacy. Parents should lead by example and teach the importance of non-material joys. Avoid mindless gifting and assigning a price tag to everyday tasks. Assert authority and establish boundaries. Teach about opportunity cost and fairness. Allow kids to make choices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/g9k8eQu

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Ukraine and its foreign partners are considering the possibility of inviting Russia to a future peace summit to discuss ending Moscow's invasion of Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, stated that a summit will be held in Switzerland to discuss a vision for peace. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KysVtnJ

A senior National Congress leader, a former J&K MLC and dozens of Pahari activists joined BJP in Jammu Saturday. Prominent among them is Syed Mohd Rafiq Shah. In 2019, he had joined National Conference in 2019 after snapping ties with National Panthers Party. Pahari leader Mohd Ayub Pahalwan has also joined BJP along with his supporters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oFURxhc

YouTube's dominance as the top streaming platform continues, capturing the largest share of TV viewing for the 12th consecutive month. With its wide range of content, including premium movies and user-generated videos, YouTube remains the preferred choice for streaming to the big screen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CkA5oV8

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed an additional chargesheet against six more individuals in a case related to narco-terrorism. This marks the fourth chargesheet filed in just one week, bringing the total number of accused to 18. According to the police, there has been a decline in terrorist activities in the region, but terrorist handlers from across the border are resorting to drug smuggling to fund their operations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nuMGcSD

Bollywood couple Rakul Preet and Jackky Bhagnani tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in Goa. The festivities included a pool party, mehendi party, sangeet ceremony, and were attended by Smriti Khanna, Gautam Gupta, Zayed Khan, Esha Deol, and other Bollywood actors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kQErJA7

The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in prompting the Centre to revise the surrogacy rules, allowing the use of donor gametes. Over two dozen petitioners have been granted permission to utilize donor eggs, leading to an influx of petitions from women across the country. The court has also identified an issue with Rule 7 of the Act, implemented on March 14, 2020, and has provided relief to a woman based on this finding. from Times of India https://ift.tt/70zATxg

The US FDA warns about risks of using unauthorised smartwatches or smart rings claiming to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. Inaccurate measurements can lead to errors in diabetes management and dangerous low glucose levels. The agency is cracking down on illegal marketing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AvBIRw8

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The jet, known as Kaan and developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries with help from the UK’s BAE Systems, took off from an airstrip in capital Ankara for a flight that lasted just over 10 minutes, according to state broadcaster TRT. The flight marks a landmark moment for Turkey, where authorities have made modernizing the country’s aging air force a top priority. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2jlGaVt

Shipments of diesel from India to Europe are at their lowest since 2022 due to Houthi attacks on merchant shipping. Higher freight costs and refinery maintenance in Asia have made it more economically viable to send cargo to Asia. Recent shipments on Marlin Sicily and Marlin La Plata are headed for Rotterdam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dyUvALn

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli welcome their second child, Akaay, with messages of congratulations pouring in from fans, film industry, and cricket fraternity. Akaay, meaning 'body-less' or 'निराकार' in Sanskrit, has diverse cultural interpretations including a shining moon in Turkish. They are already parents to their baby girl Vamika. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Apg5GFX

In Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, 17 suspected measles cases, resulting in two deaths, have led to school closures. Measles is highly contagious and transmitted through respiratory droplets. Symptoms include fever, rash, cough, watery eyes, fatigue, and weakness. Prompt diagnosis, medical care, and MMR vaccination are essential. from Times of India https://ift.tt/58aFOcp

As the excitement builds for her impending wedding day, Divya Agarwal emerges as a stunning bride-to-be at her mehendi ceremony. Draped in a magnificent Punjabi attire, she radiates traditional grace, perfectly embodying the significance of the event. Divya revealed her hands adorned with intricate mehendi designs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ryDipgc

Life on Earth may have originated in volcanic lakes rather than in oceans, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Researchers studying Last Chance Lake in British Columbia have found evidence suggesting that ancient carbonate-rich lakes could have been the "cradle of life." This discovery challenges the widely held belief that life first emerged in the ocean. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vIy29M5

An explosion at a firecracker unit in Ramuthevanpatti, Virudhunagar, caused by friction while mixing chemicals, killed 10 workers and injured 3. CM M K Stalin announced a solatium. Alangulam police are investigating. The collector plans to order permanent closure of units with violations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/X74DaB6

Companies are transitioning from work-from-home to office-based work, with tech giants like TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro, Meta, IBM, Dell, Google and Amazon implementing policies to require employees to return to the office a minimum number of days per week. Non-compliance may have consequences, including termination and limited career advancement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eVbhoJf

Karnataka BJP MLA Arvind Bellad criticizes Infosys for acquiring land at a lower price, promising job creation but failing to deliver. He demands that the government reclaim the land. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IHMgXPx

Tensions persisted along the Shambu border of Punjab and Haryana as the government-farmer standoff entered its fourth day. Following unsuccessful talks on Thursday, farmers continued protesting at the border. Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters and prevent them from breaching the barricades. The fresh confrontation between police and the farmers came against the backdrop of a nationwide protest declared by the farmers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PTrR7h3

The National Conference's decision to go it alone in J&K and Ladakh startled Congress, which had been assured of the ally's commitment to the INDIA bloc following a meeting this week, and even rejected a stray warning from sources about Abdullah's reluctance to join forces. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's reaction to Farooq Abdullah's shocker insinuated extraneous pressure on NC. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eLqxAJF

The Supreme Court on Thursday declared the electoral bond scheme introduced by the BJP government in 2018 that allowed large-scale anonymous corporate contributions to political parties unconstitutional, ordering State Bank of India to immediately cease issuing bonds and provide up-to-date details of such contributions since April 2019 for publication on the Election Commission's website by March 13. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8mYtnPM

The UK mobile networks, including London, are lagging behind in terms of 5G speed, accessibility, network responsiveness and latency, affecting data-intensive apps like cloud gaming. Berlin has the best coverage and streaming, while London ranked the lowest for 5G connectivity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XLKVMSR

Congress claims Bharuch seat is emotional for them as Ahmed Patel used to contest from there. Pathak countered the claim stating that Congress hasn't won the seat in 40 years. He emphasized the need to focus on defeating the BJP and not nepotism. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9R3jWE0

Blinkit, the 10-minute grocery delivery platform owned by Zomato, is suffering an outage across India, leaving customers unable to access the service. According to users on social media, attempting to open the Blinkit app only displayed an error message reading “Something has gone wrong, please try again.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/jS1isDB

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The court verdict allows worship of Shringar Gauri and other Hindu deities inside Gyanvapi Masjid. Varanasi district judge Ajaya Krishna Vishvesha, who handled the Shringar Gauri case, issued over a dozen orders related to the disputed site. Vishvesha directed ASI to survey the Gyanvapi compound, revealing that a Hindu temple existed where the masjid stands. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EVu5TYe

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As the Central government prepares to present the interim budget today, experts working with the elderly draw attention to the urgent need for universalisation of old age pension and recommend that the government must take the lead in defining a 'basic minimum social pension floor' across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CH8z02s

UK’s department of education has opened an investigation after a newspaper investigation found that international students are gaining back-door routes to undergraduate degrees at top British universities with far lower grades than their domestic counterparts require as universities are cash-strapped and need the extra fees they pay. Of the Indian students who come to UK, around 30% enrol in undergraduate programmes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vNIjqbm

NTPC is set to acquire the KSK Mahanadi power station in Chattisgarh, a large greenfield project with a proposed capacity of 3,600 MW, marking the state-run utility's second acquisition of a stressed asset. The project came under corporate insolvency resolution process in April 2022 after defaulting on loans. NTPC's investment in the project is valued at Rs 5,000 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/19xCm4z

Chinese netizens have creatively used the euphemism 'invitation to tea' to refer to someone being summoned or investigated by law enforcement departments for suspected illegal activities. China's ministry of state security released a list of '10 Cups of Tea', which includes offences like endangering national security and illegally acquiring state secrets, to warn against potential probes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PKShaus