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Money · 17 Oct 2026
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: A Simple Guide for Parents of Daughters
Money

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: A Simple Guide for Parents of Daughters

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers 8.2% interest (Oct–Dec 2026) and tax benefits for a girl child’s future. Who can open it, how much to deposit, when it matures — explained simply.

13 Oct 20263 min read
Deep Work in a Distracted Office: 7 Habits That Doubled My Focus
Work

Deep Work in a Distracted Office: 7 Habits That Doubled My Focus

Meetings, chats and “quick questions” can eat a whole day. Seven simple habits that helped me protect focused time and finish real work before evening.

12 Oct 20263 min read
Home Loan Basics: How It Works and 6 Ways to Pay Less Interest
Money

Home Loan Basics: How It Works and 6 Ways to Pay Less Interest

A home loan can cost you more in interest than the loan itself. Understand EMI, floating rates and the latest repo rate move — and learn simple prepayment tricks that can save lakhs.

12 Oct 20264 min read
How to Read Political News Wisely and Spot Misinformation and Deepfakes
Politics

How to Read Political News Wisely and Spot Misinformation and Deepfakes

Clipped videos, fake polls, invented quotes and AI deepfakes of leaders — political misinformation is everywhere. Simple habits to check claims, read news fairly, and use official sources, whatever your political views.

12 Oct 20264 min read
Heart Rate Zones Made Simple: Walk, Run and Train Smarter — Not Harder
Health

Heart Rate Zones Made Simple: Walk, Run and Train Smarter — Not Harder

Why some days you should exercise slower to get fitter. A simple guide to heart rate zones, how to find yours, and how to use them for walking, running and weight loss.

11 Oct 20263 min read
Public Wi-Fi Safety: 8 Rules Before You Connect at Airports, Cafés and Hotels
Technology

Public Wi-Fi Safety: 8 Rules Before You Connect at Airports, Cafés and Hotels

Free Wi-Fi is convenient, but it can expose your data to strangers on the same network. Eight simple rules to stay safe on airport, café, railway and hotel Wi-Fi.

11 Oct 20263 min read
The 30-Minute Walk: The Simplest Habit That Changes Everything
Health

The 30-Minute Walk: The Simplest Habit That Changes Everything

No gym, no equipment, no fees. Why a daily 30-minute walk is the easiest health habit to start — and how to make it stick.

10 Oct 20263 min read
Colours That Work: Simple Colour Tips for Your Slides, Posters and Websites
Technology

Colours That Work: Simple Colour Tips for Your Slides, Posters and Websites

You don’t need to be a designer to use colour well. Simple rules for choosing colours, building a palette and making text easy to read — with free tools to help.

9 Oct 20263 min read

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The Clarity Code — book cover by Namasivayam Vadivelan
Coming soonSelf-help · Leadership

The Clarity Code

Think Sharp. Plan Bold. Win Smart.

The Clarity Code is a self-help book on personal development and leadership, written for Indian readers and the global South Asian audience. It is motivational non-fiction with practical tools — built around one central metaphor: life as a road trip.

24 chapters7 partsLife as a road tripPractical tools

Indian readers and the global South Asian audience — students, professionals and anyone ready to grow

The Zaafy — book cover by Namasivayam Vadivelan
Coming soonChildren's fantasy · Adventure

The Zaafy

The Little Girl and the Secrets of the World

What if the greatest treasure in the world was not gold or diamonds, but the knowledge hidden within our history, nature, and humanity? The Zaafy is an imaginative adventure about a curious six-year-old girl and her extraordinary animal companions, who embark on a journey to uncover the world's greatest mysteries.

A curious six-year-oldAnimal companionsSecrets of the worldKnowledge is treasure

Curious children, families and anyone who loves stories of wonder

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