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Why ‘boys don’t cry’ harms emotional growth

HealthJanuary 26, 2026

In many South Asian households, the instruction comes early and often. A boy falls, scrapes his knee, and starts to cry. Before the pain is addressed, the correction arrives: “Boys don’t cry.” S...

Nuclear vs joint family: Freedom or belonging

HealthJanuary 23, 2026

Being surrounded by many loved ones is like sharing a busy home kitchen; there is warmth, laughter, and support, but there is also crowding, noise, and the occasional clash. This, in essence, captures...

Visa sections of 3 Bangladesh missions in India closed on security grounds

SportsJanuary 9, 2026

The visa sections of three Bangladesh missions in India have been closed temporarily on security grounds, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Friday. “What I have done is that I have aske...

Why men must pay closer attention to cardiac health

HealthJanuary 2, 2026

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death among men globally, and South Asian countries are no exception. As men continue to balance careers, family, and daily pressures, their hearts o...