Until yesterday, my 9-year-old son was convinced that Colgate tooth powder was meant to clean silver utensils. He has seen it used that way in our home. So when I told him it was actually a dental product, he looked genuinely surprised. His confusion is understandable. Because historically, in India, tooth powder was the norm. Long before glossy toothpaste tubes entered bathrooms, oral care in India meant powders, often homemade. People used charcoal, salt, ash, clove, neem, and herbal...

We prepare our children for so many milestones, the first day of school, crossing the street, or riding a bicycle. We teach them safety, responsibility, and awareness. But when it comes to the digital world, we often hand them a phone and hope for the best. No training wheels. No rulebook. Just trust — and a silent prayer that they’ll figure it out. Dear parents, when you hand your child a phone, you’re giving them more than a device. You’re giving them a powerful tool , one that can shape...

W e spend so much time teaching our children how to stay safe on the road, be polite in public, or eat their vegetables. But in the digital world, we often hand them a phone and hope for the best. No manual, no rulebook, no gradual training.Just a silent expectation that they’ll figure it out. But should they really have to? The truth is, the digital world is as real and influential as the physical one. It shapes how our children see themselves, their friendships, and even their values. And...