As the calendar turns to a new year, South Asian households worldwide buzz with energy—and a slightly predictable set of family resolutions. For the Desi parent generation, goals are often etched in the bedrock of tradition, while their digital‑native children aim for peaks uncharted by the previous generation.
The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots.
If you’re unfamiliar with Elf on the Shelf, here’s how it works: Parents stage the doll in different spots around the home during December. The idea is that Santa Claus has dispatched the elves to keep track of the naughty and nice.
Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos. The Associated Press scoured the bookshelves for standout 2025 releases to share the love of reading with your child, student or friend, and came up with this list for the holidays.
Many teachers now ask students to bring devices like iPads to class for accessing assignments, conducting research, and engaging in classroom collaboration.
As we celebrate Rakhri, a festival that honors the love, protection, and connection between siblings, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on these special relationships. For those that celebrate, Rakhri is not just about the thread we tie, but about the lasting promise it symbolizes: to always stand by each other, through thick and thin.
