Disappointment often stems from the gap between our aspirations and reality. Leonardo da Vinci advised adapting by focusing on what’s achievable now, rather than fixating on unattainable goals. This principle, contrasting frustration with flow, remains relevant today, especially amidst social media’s curated realities, urging us to channel energy into present possibilities. We often get disappointed…
Social media giant Meta has been ordered by European Union antitrust regulators to give rival AI companies, including OpenAI, free access to WhatsApp while authorities continue investigating whether the company abused its market position, according to a Reuters report. The decision is part of an ongoing EU probe into claims that Meta unfairly blocked competing…
PM Modi and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (R) NEW DELHI: Will West Bengal once again subscribe to Mamata Banerjee’s pitch and emotional appeal built around the formula of ‘maa, mati, manush’? The ever-resilient and energised Bharatiya Janata Party in the state is eyeing her seat of power, hoping to breach the walls of the Bengal…
Yale’s David Geffen School of Drama removed tuition fees with a $150 million donation. This move opened doors for talented students previously excluded by financial barriers. Image Credits: Wikipedia The cultural environment is quick to assume that creativity is entirely based on merit. We all think that as long as one is gifted enough, determined,…
Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam outburst against D Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025 (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen suffered his first classical chess defeat in almost a year after losing to Jorden van Foreest at the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament 2026 in Malmo on Monday. Carlsen, who rarely…
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently appeared in the Forbes’ list of the world’s most generous philanthropists. Scott was recognised for donating more than any individual worldwide since 2012. Scott, who sold more than half of her Amazon stake after her divorce, signed the Giving Pledge in May 2019, committing to…
The action was confirmed by Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a letter to Naveen Patnaik NEW DELHI: A bank branch manager in Odisha Grameen Bank has been suspended, and all 28 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India have been directed to provide more compassionate and transparent customer service. The directive comes…
Satellite internet provider Starlink’s plans to roll out satellite communication services in India have hit a regulatory roadblock, with the government adopting a cautious approach to clearing its foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal amid rising national security concerns.People familiar with the matter said the FDI application of the Elon Musk-owned company is currently on hold…
Taylor Swift makes her stance clear on Blake Lively as she and Travis Kelce reportedly send out wedding invites.(Image via X) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all set to host the biggest event of the year as they gear up for their wedding on 3rd July in New York City.As invites are being sent…
India’s wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former India pacer S Sreesanth has taken aim at head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the extent of the former opener’s contribution to India’s recent white-ball success and arguing that players deserve far more credit for the team’s achievements.India have enjoyed…