Parent Trap
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This Mother’s Day, let’s admit that motherhood is not all it’s cracked up to be
Motherhood is a double-edged instrument – it both makes you and mars you, it gives and takes away.
Karishma Attari
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How New York’s wealthy parents are trying to raise ‘unentitled’ children
In the past few decades, the ‘leisure class’ has declined and the category of the ‘working wealthy’ has exploded.
Rachel Sherman, Aeon
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An Indian father who uses CCTV cameras at home asks: ‘Are we outsourcing parenting to technology?’
Is technology helping modern parents stay connected to their kids or is watching your children 24/7 a violation of their privacy?
Abhishek Sikhwal
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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As protests against Gaza genocide rock US campuses, officials are falling into trap set by the Right
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be bored, not boring,’ and other life lessons I learnt from my son this summer
When did we start believing that parenting is like stage-producing a bright, happy, ever-entertaining childhood?
Karishma Attari
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The class divide in Indian schools is growing and we need to talk about it
iPads, iPods and Yeezy sneakers: Should children get every thing they ask for?
Karishma Attari
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Indian children have become hamsters on treadmills – it’s time to take it one step at a time
Over-scheduled, under-slept children experience neural fatigue. Mono-tasking could be the solution.
Meera Rajagopalan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why I don’t hate Indian Supermoms anymore
To assume flawless perfection in mothers is to manipulate them and ourselves.
Karishma Attari
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Watch: What does it take to raise a Nobel Prize winner in the family?
Or, how to ensure your children are creative.
Scroll Staff
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Five reasons why Maneka Gandhi's cynical position on paternity leave must be opposed
Government policies are meant to be aspirational, and a father's involvement in childcare is known to have long-term benefits for kids.
Aarefa Johari
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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The Driver is the DJ: Parenting tips via pop music
The threat of sedition is never greater than when it is time to decide what music everyone will listen to.
Genesia Alves, The Swaddle
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Seuss meets 'Game of Thrones' in this glorious no-man’s land on wheels
If you want to see nature, red in tooth and claw, you need only peer into the school bus.
Genesia Alves, The Swaddle
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What's so special about the uncles and aunties of this world?
Whether related by blood or tenure of friendship, they provide vital bits that parenting doesn’t – or can’t – manage.
Genesia Alves, The Swaddle
The Field
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals