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Byju Raveendran, founder of edtech Byju’s, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The ruling stems from his disobedience of court orders concerning his assets since April 2024. This development marks a significant downturn for the once-celebrated startup leader. Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech Byju’s,…
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” — Ernest Hemingway We admire winners: the person promoted, the athlete on the podium, the friend who seems to have it all together. It’s easy to measure success as a scoreboard—taller stacks, louder accolades, more…
Let’s face it: winning an argument usually feels pretty empty, and losing one can completely ruin your day. Most fights don’t actually solve problems—they just leave both people feeling exhausted, misunderstood, and deeply resentful. But you don’t have to bite every hook that’s thrown your way. You can completely shift the energy of a heated…
Success at work does not come from talent alone. It also demands a lot of discipline, consistency, learning to adapt to situations, and the hunger to come back stronger from failures. And only a few actors in Bollywood have demonstrated these qualities as strongly and consistently as Akshay Kumar. Over the years, the ‘Khiladi’ has…
These seven destinations show how India’s hill markets are changing. Buyers are no longer looking only at vacation value; they are also considering livability, tourism demand, rental potential and long-term desirability. As travel patterns and lifestyle preferences continue to evolve, scenic hill towns with strong visitor appeal are likely to stay on the radar of…
African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs do not sound dramatic when you first read them. They do not arrive with grand images or complicated ideas. They simply describe something ordinary and let the meaning unfold slowly. This African proverb, “Once you carry your own water, you will learn the value of every…
Ananya Pandey’s first home, located in Bandra, is her ‘dream apartment’, and one that blends modern aesthetics with warmth and emotional comfort, just like her personality. A home often says more about a person than words ever can. The colours, textures, lighting, furniture, and tiny personalised touches quietly show someone’s personality, memories, comfort, and what…
Photo: Thich Nhat Hanh/ X We’ve all been there: a sharp comment from a coworker, a cold shoulder from a partner, or a sudden burst of anger from a stranger. Your immediate, gut-level instinct is to swing back, defend yourself, or stew in resentment. It feels completely justified.But the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh…
Some people leave behind success, and then there are some others who leave behind wisdom that continues to guide generations. Maya Angelou was one of those courageous, inspiring, and empowering voices whose words timelessly carry strength, honesty, and compassion that not only fill people with courage but also compel them to be better everyday. She…
Art has never been just what we see with our eyes; it holds relevance and a deeper message that is visible only on the surface. For an artist, the art that they create is a mode to express the turmoil in their mind and the message they want to convey to the viewers, beyond what…
