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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicIndian parents

Topic: Indian parents

Old-school parenting methods aren’t working

Punishing a child for a temper tantrum or for ‘misbehaving’ by grabbing a toy from a classmate makes no more sense than lecturing a man in cardiac arrest about eating less sugar.

Cost of higher education in India is leaving parents drained, in debt. ‘We put our own dreams on hold’

With limited seats in govt universities, parents are spending lakhs on private institutions. Some are choosing the latter for its better facilities & infra despite the financial strain.

TEDx kids are the new dream for India’s parents. Meet 13-year-old Oviya Singh

Oviya Singh is already a TEDx veteran. Her clarity, confidence, and charisma are exactly what Tiger parents want—and they're enrolling their kids in public speaking courses to get it.

NEET fiasco isn’t just about broken dreams. It’s pushing lakhs of families into poverty

Families who sank their life savings and took on debt to fund their children’s NEET dreams are paying a high price for their aspirations.

61% parents say their child spends at least 3 hours online everyday, says Local Circles survey

39% indicated their children had developed more aggression due to internet usage, followed by 37% indicating impatience, while 27% stated that they are lethargic.

SubscriberWrites: Technology always has the potential of misuse. The solution is education, not removing access

For all its ills, mobile phones are proving to be indispensable in everyone’s lives, including that of children and their schooling, writes Reena Daruwalla.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.