Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: ‘Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that…’ — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflicted

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic by Homer that follows the long and difficult journey of hero Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War Consider an investor who ignores obvious warning signs, loses a fortune on risky cryptocurrency investments, and then blames the global financial system. Or a company executive…

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Jiya Shankar Engagement: Jiya Shankar breaks down as boyfriend Kaaran Dhanak proposes; Actress flaunts her gorgeous diamond ring

Jiya Shankar from Bigg Boss OTT 2 has officially shared the joyous news of her engagement to Kaaran Dhanak. She celebrated this special milestone by posting their heartfelt proposal pictures on social media. The actress expressed her overwhelming love for her fiancé, a US-based entrepreneur, emphasizing their relationship as a captivating adventure akin to her…

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Tamil Nadu government vows to secure rightful share in inter-state river water | India News

The minister alleged that river-linking projects announced by previous governments had progressed slowly, affecting growth in agricultural productivity CHENNAI: The TVK government on Wednesday asserted that it would safeguard Tamil Nadu’s rightful share of inter-state river waters and protect its water-sharing interests.Presenting the budget, finance minister N Marie Wilson said the government would pursue raising…

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Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making…” – a timeless lesson on patience, strategy and knowing when not to act | World News

Napoleon Bonaparte (Image: Wikipedia) Success often gets pictured as quick decisions and instant reaction, striking the moment an opportunity appears. Napoleon Bonaparte understood something quieter than that. “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake,” the line widely credited to him goes. Rather than rushing to intervene the moment things start going wrong…

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Real-time mineral monitoring system to curb illegal mining, says Tamil Nadu government | India News

Over the past three months, authorities have seized 1,307 vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal transport of minerals and registered 1,161 FIRs CHENNAI: The State government on Wednesday announced plans to establish an end-to-end mineral management system to monitor mineral production and transportation in real time.Presenting the budget, finance minister N Marie Wilson said the…

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Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch, ammo seized; search ops launched in Jammu, Kathua | India News

Joint teams carried out cordon-and-search operations based on intelligence inputs about suspicious activity JAMMU: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in a remote village in J&K’s Poonch district, while joint teams carried out cordon-and-search operations in Jammu’s Akhnoor sector and Kathua’s Hiranagar sector based on intelligence inputs about suspicious activity, officials said Wednesday.Officials said the…

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West American dams are on the verge of shutting down: Lack of maintenance is filling them with silt faster than ever, making the great structures obsolete | World News

Shihmen Reservoir releasing sediment through the power plant discharge outlet. Image Credit: Peellden The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal…

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Omar Abdullah Article 370: ‘Miles to go before I sleep…’: Omar gets poetic, says ‘wounds of Art 370 abrogation yet to heal’ | India News

All major political parties in Kashmir held protests and demonstrations, carrying banners and raising slogans describing Aug 5, 2019, as a ‘black day’ SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Striking a poetic note on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories, chief minister Omar Abdullah…

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