Chinese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Old proverbs have a habit of making big claims.They rarely sound cautious. They do not leave much room for exceptions. Instead, they present an idea in a way that people will remember and repeat.This Chinese saying does exactly that.“Marrying a woman eight years older guarantees…
Mexico players celebrate after the World Cup Round of 32 match. (AP Photo) MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s dream FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign continues to gather momentum as the co-hosts etched their name into the record books by becoming the first team since Italy in 1990 to open a World Cup with four consecutive victories without…
A woman accused of making a false bomb threat against her ex-boyfriend has been arrested in what police describe as a revenge act following a break-up.47-year-old Brooke Ayers contacted American Airlines last Wednesday, claiming her former partner was planning to carry explosives onto a flight departing from Roswell Air Center in New Mexico. The call…
Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Oil companies are looking to step up LPG purchases from the US from the current level of 2.2 million tonnes a year, as they seek to maintain a diversified sourcing portfolio and consciously reduce dependence on the Gulf.People familiar with the discussions said the contracted amount may be doubled. Oil…
Congress overcomes weak organisation with united frontThe Congress-led UDF swept back into govt in Kerala on Monday after a 10-year hiatus, riding a largerthan-expected anti-incumbency wave across the state against the Pinarayi Vijayan govt. UDF won 102 seats in the 140-member legislative assembly. The magnitude of the victory surprised even the winners. The major factor…
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has triggered a bigger strategic question in Washington: if fighting resumes, how long can the US sustain a high-intensity war in the Middle East without weakening its position elsewhere?A new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies by Mark F Cancian and Chris H…
Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have received a timely boost ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans on Monday at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, but the big question still remains — will Rohit Sharma take the field?MI’s campaign has hit a rough patch after four consecutive…
India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Shubman Gill‘s remarkable purple patch continued on Wednesday as the India captain produced another batting masterclass, prompting high praise from Sunil Gavaskar after India’s emphatic ODI series-clinching victory over Afghanistan in Lucknow.Gill has enjoyed a stunning run of form over the past three weeks, piling up runs across…
If you make it through the power struggles, you land in a place of deep comfort with your partner. You know their coffee order, their childhood stories, and exactly which buttons not to push. It’s safe and cozy, but the danger here is boredom. It’s easy to stop trying because you feel “set” in your…
25-year-old bodybuilder-cum-YouTuber Masood Chandi HYDERABAD: A 25-year-old bodybuilder-cum-YouTuber, who posted videos under the name Masood Chandi, was allegedly beaten to death at his home in Hyderabad’s Golconda area on Friday evening following a family dispute, police said.The deceased, identified as SK Mahboob, an electrician, ran fitness-related content on YouTube and had more than 2,500 followers….