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Punjab: Mega parent-teacher meetings held across 19,000 govt schools

Punjab: Mega parent-teacher meetings held across 19,000 govt schools

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In celebration of its rise to the top in the national education rankings, the Punjab government held simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across over 19,000 government schools on Saturday. A parent-teacher meeting and interactive session underway at a government school in Mansa. (HT) Education minister Harjot Singh Bains said the grand event marked Punjab’s Number 1 ranking in the NITI Aayog’s School Education Quality Report 2026, where it surpassed Kerala, long considered India’s gold standard in school education, on key foundational learning metrics. Bains said teachers and non-teaching staff were felicitated for their relentless efforts. Outstanding students, including board exams toppers, achievers of the English Edge Programme and JEE qualifiers, received special recognition and certificates. Reinforcing the role of parents as key partners in sustaining the success, Bains said over 20 lakh parents attended the Mega PTM and Parents’ Workshop. The grand event was focused on summer learning continuity, holiday homework management and building positive routines to support their children’s learning during summer holidays. Terming the feat a milestone of “Punjab Sikhya Kranti”, Bains said, …

‘You’re bad parent’: Pooja Bedi told her mother as she had no curfew, could wear whatever she wanted | Bollywood News

‘You’re bad parent’: Pooja Bedi told her mother as she had no curfew, could wear whatever she wanted | Bollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiMay 16, 2026 05:35 PM IST Born to actor Kabir Bedi and legendary classical dancer-model Protima Bedi, Pooja Bedi grew up in a household unlike most others. Raised in what she describes as an “ultra-Bohemian” environment, Pooja says her parents never imposed conventional rules or expectations on her life. In a conversation shared on Jos Alukkas’ YouTube channel, Pooja spoke about her unconventional upbringing, her mother’s parenting philosophy, and why she ended up becoming a much stricter parent herself. ‘Our path was always determined by happiness’ Recalling her childhood, Pooja said she was raised in an atmosphere shaped by freedom and individuality rather than rigid career expectations. “I grew up in a family that was ultra-Bohemian. I think my parents heralded the entire flower power movement in India, the whole you know the revolution of the sex, drugs, rock and roll era kind of space.” She explained that her parents never forced her into a particular profession or lifestyle. Instead, they prioritised personal happiness and self-discovery. ALSO READ: Madhavan says he refused …

Exclusive | Evelyn Sharma headed for divorce from Tushaan Bhindi; says they will ‘co parent’ their kids

Exclusive | Evelyn Sharma headed for divorce from Tushaan Bhindi; says they will ‘co parent’ their kids

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Actor Evelyn Sharma has been off the radar for many years now, with her last proper film release being Saaho in 2019. The same year, she had got engaged to Indo Australian dental surgeon Tushaan Bhindi, and they got married in 2021, eventually becoming parents to two kids as well. Evelyn Sharma and Tushaan Bhindi had got married in 2021 But there’s an unfortunate development. We can exclusively report that Evelyn and Tushaan have decided to go their separate ways. When we reach out to Evelyn, she confirms to HT City that it’s true, “Yes, we have decided to go separate ways romantically but are very focused on raising our children together. We would appreciate privacy and assure that this is as amicable as it can be. We are building this new chapter on a lifelong friendship and co-parenting.” Evelyn Sharma was actively a part of Hindi films from 2012 till 2019 with films such as Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Yaariyaan and Varun Dhawan-Ileana D’Cruz’s Main Tera Hero (both 2014), a …

Anil Kapoor admits he was absent from kids’ lives, even forgot their birthdays: ‘Sunita was like a single parent’

Anil Kapoor admits he was absent from kids’ lives, even forgot their birthdays: ‘Sunita was like a single parent’

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Actor Anil Kapoor has shared a gutsy moment of self-reflection in a new interview, indicting himself over his parenting skills. The veteran actor, father of three, said he was not there for them as much as she should have been, and praised wife, Sunita Kapoor, for almost functioning like a single parent when their kids were young. Anil Kapoor with his children, actors Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. Anil Kapoor on parenting In a podcast interview with Lilly Singh, Anil spoke about the role he played in the upbringing of this three children – actors Sonam Kapoor and Harshvardhan Kapoor, and filmmaker Rhea Kapoor. “I was hardly there. If my children say positive things about me, I feel happy that I have raised them well. But as a father, I could have been much better. I should have spent more time. In many ways, Sunita has been like a single parent. I was present, but not the way a father should be,” the actor admitted. Anil said that he was not clued in to …

‘Sunita has been like a single parent’: Anil Kapoor on being an absent father, says he has ‘no regrets’ | Bollywood News

‘Sunita has been like a single parent’: Anil Kapoor on being an absent father, says he has ‘no regrets’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2026 10:11 PM IST We often see Anil Kapoor as the ultimate “daddy cool”—a versatile star who seems to be ageing backwards while prioritising family time, but not every actor’s off-screen life mirrors that image. At 69, Anil Kapoor has candidly admitted that he was largely absent as a father during his children’s growing-up years. In a recent conversation with Lilly Singh on her podcast, the actor spoke openly about his parenting, acknowledging his shortcomings without regret. ‘Sunita has been like a single parent’ “I was hardly there. If my children say positive things about me, I feel happy that I have raised them well. But as a father, I could have been much better. I should have spent more time. In many ways, Sunita has been like a single parent. I was present, but not the way a father should be,” he said. Kapoor went on to share how disconnected he sometimes was from his children’s day-to-day lives. “I barely knew which class they were in. I wouldn’t remember …

Vikrant Massey opens up about ‘dad guilt’, says it’s ‘natural to envy’ the parent who stays home: ‘Dads don’t even do one-fourth’ | Bollywood News

Vikrant Massey opens up about ‘dad guilt’, says it’s ‘natural to envy’ the parent who stays home: ‘Dads don’t even do one-fourth’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 8, 2026 04:36 PM IST In December 2024, when Vikrant Massey announced that he was “returning home” and taking a break from work, it came as a shock to many. His decision sparked widespread speculation, with debates ranging from the pressures faced by outsiders in the industry to conversations around nepotism. However, the actor later clarified that the real reason was far more personal—his newborn son, Vardaan, and an emotion he described as “dad guilt.” In a conversation with Parineeti Chopra on Zee5’s show Mom Talks, Vikrant opened up about his state of mind at the time. He said, “I never in my wildest dreams thought that my decision to take a break from work for my son would become national news. When Vardaan was born, by the grace of God, I was extremely busy. The first reason I wanted to step back was my physical and mental exhaustion. You know how much we give of ourselves emotionally, physically, mentally. As a first-time father, my attention was always at home. I …

Alia Bhatt asks Sadhguru for advice on being a good parent

Alia Bhatt asks Sadhguru for advice on being a good parent

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Spiritual leader Sadhguru recently sat down for a conversation with Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt at The Leela Palace in Chennai. He shared a series of images from their meeting on his social media account, which show the two talking and praying, while the audience members look on attentively.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sadhguru (@sadhguru) Alia Bhatt asks Sadhguru for parenting advice A social media user shared a snippet from their conversation, which shows the Jigra actress asking Sadhguru a very pertinent and relatable question. The video has since gone viral. Truly excited to see Sadhguru ji and alia Bhat’s full conversation pic.twitter.com/mCJF3pm0r9 — SgInclusive (@SgInclusivess) March 27, 2026 In the video, Alia is seen asking him for parenting advice for her 3-year-old toddler, Raha Kapoor, whom she shares with husband Ranbir Kapoor. In response, Sadhguru explains to her why she shouldn’t worry as a parent. Alia asks, “Your one advice to a parent who`s …

‘A worried parent is not a good parent’: Sadhguru gives parenting advice to Alia Bhatt, she says ‘I don’t think you can…’ | Bollywood News

‘A worried parent is not a good parent’: Sadhguru gives parenting advice to Alia Bhatt, she says ‘I don’t think you can…’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 28, 2026 03:48 PM IST Alia Bhatt recently met Sadhguru, where she sought some parenting advice from him. The actress travelled to Chennai to participate in a session titled In Conversation With The Mystic, hosted by the Jain International Trade Organisation. While the full conversation is yet to be released, a few clips have been circulating on social media and these have her candidly asking about parenting concerns. In one such clip, Alia—dressed in a striking bluish-green organza saree—asked, “Your one advice to a parent who is worried about if they are a good parent.” To this, Sadhguru quipped, “A worried parent is not a good parent,” leaving both the actress and the audience in splits. Responding with a smile, Alia added, “I don’t think you can take the worry out of it. I mean, you would admit.” Truly excited to see Sadhguru ji and alia Bhat’s full conversation pic.twitter.com/mCJF3pm0r9 — SgInclusive (@SgInclusivess) March 27, 2026   In another moment from the conversation, Sadhguru shared an anecdote from his own life: …

Alia Bhatt asks Sadhguru’s advice on being a good parent to daughter Raha Kapoor; he asks her not to worry

Alia Bhatt asks Sadhguru’s advice on being a good parent to daughter Raha Kapoor; he asks her not to worry

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Spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev, better known as Sadhguru, recently sat down for a conversation with Bollywood star Alia Bhatt in Chennai. He posted a snippet of the conversation on his social media, which shows Alia asking him for parenting advice for her daughter, Raha Kapoor. Sadhguru told her why she shouldn’t worry as a parent. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s daughter Raha Kapoor was born in 2022. Alia Bhatt asks Sadhguru’s advice on parenting Raha Kapoor Sadhguru shared a video on his Instagram stories of him praying with Alia before they began their session. He also posted a video in which Alia asks him, “Your one advice to a parent who’s worried if they’re being a good parent would be?” He laughs and replies, “A worried parent is not a good parent.” As the audience laughs, Alia tilts her head back and replies, “I don’t think you can take worry out of it. I think you’d admit.” Sadhguru also posted another video in which he tells people he does not ‘wind’ himself so he can …

Anupam Kher attends late Satish Kaushik’s daughter’s school play as ‘parent’, gets emotional: ‘Biggest joy of my life’

Anupam Kher attends late Satish Kaushik’s daughter’s school play as ‘parent’, gets emotional: ‘Biggest joy of my life’

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Actor Anupam Kher got emotional recently as he carried out ‘parent’ duties for late friend Satish Kaushik‘s daughter Vanshika, by attending her school play. Anupam shared snippets from his visit on social media, calling it the ‘biggest joy of my life’. Anupam Kher with Vanshika, the late Satish Kaushik’s daughter. Anupam Kher attends Satish Kaushik’s daughter’s play as ‘parent’ In a warm Instagram post, Anupam Kher wrote that he was present to witness Vanshika’s performance in the school play. He recalled how the moment took him back to his early memories with Satish Kaushik from when they used to do street plays in Delhi. “TOTAL JOY: Attending Vanshikha’s school function as a parent and seeing her perform in a school #NukkadPlay was the biggest joy of my life. Years back Satish and I used to do #StreetPlays in Delhi! She is talented, hardworking and good actress! I must congratulate the @jbcn_oshiwara school for organising the event so effectively and efficiently! Looking forward to attending #Vanshikha’s all future events! Jai Ho!” the actor wrote. Anupam Kher …