{
  "id": 11364534,
  "title": "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar on choosing not to have children: ‘A good parenting decision’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-on-choosing-not-to-have-children-a-good",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T05:30:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-no-children-choice-good-parenting-decision-expert-10900385/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, a 41-year-old actress who married businessman Nicholai Sachdev in 2024, discussed her decision to not have children. She expressed that she and her husband have reached a clear decision not to have children, and that they already have a daughter from his previous marriage. Varalaxmi also mentioned that two puppies in their household have become her source of comfort and companionship, stating that it is a personal choice. She believes that not having children is a responsible parenting decision, as it requires a significant amount of time, emotional availability, patience, consistency, and lifestyle adjustments. Delnna Rrajesh, a psychotherapist and relationship breakthrough coach, emphasized that not wanting to have children is a valid and responsible parenting decision. She highlighted that the societal pressure to have children is a misconception, as parenting requires much more than financial provision. Delnna encouraged society to recognize that the decision to have children or not is a deeply personal one and should be made with conscious examination.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, 41, decided not to have children.",
    "She and husband Nicholai Sachdev have a daughter from his prior marriage.",
    "Two puppies provide comfort and companionship."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's choice not to have children reflects a growing recognition that forgoing parenthood can be a responsible decision, challenging societal pressure to conform to traditional expectations.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Varalaxmi Sarathkumar on choosing not to have children: ‘A good parenting decision’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/varalaxmi-sarathkumar-on-choosing-not-to-have-children-a-good-11368803",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:30:12.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}