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Albert Camus wrote in the opening lines of The Myth of Sisyphus, a must-read for anyone who feels low, or can read English: “There’s only one serious philosophical problem and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy. All the rest—whether or not…
Vinesh Phogat (ANI photo) Vinesh Phogat has responded strongly to the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) show-cause notice, insisting that she is fully eligible to return to competitive wrestling and rejecting several of the federation’s claims regarding timelines and rule violations. Vinesh Phogat statement In her detailed statement, Vinesh confirmed receipt of the notice dated…
‘Summer-time and the livin’ ain’t easy,/Summer-time and the mangoes are high.’ That’s my version of the Ella-Louis classic. April-May is hell in Mumbai if you don’t belong to majoritarian Aam-mangta party . A one-upmanship prevails: who savoured the season’s first Devgadh Alphonso, at the most staggering prices? In my nightmares, I’m drowning in an ocean…
KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dug out Sunday an undated picture of PM Modi seated and President Droupadi Murmu standing at an event, flagging it as “proof of who actually shows respect” while contesting his charge that TMC govt had “gravely insulted” the presidential chair with a protocol breach at Siliguri.“Why were you sitting when…
Ambition is not the only factor driving this change. It is being shaped by necessity. The American workday no longer ends when offices close. Across the country, evenings are increasingly filled with freelance projects, delivery routes, online storefronts, and investment dashboards. What was previously on the periphery of employment is now at its core. For…
Amitabh Bachchan is in a happy Christmas mood. This year, cookies made his festival extra special. He shared his feelings on his blog. He wrote about the smell of fresh dough and special breads. He said the kitchen felt warm and full of joy.For him, this is what Christmas feels like. He ordered cookies from…
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced a new initiative to provide free online coaching to aspirants of major competitive examinations across the country, according to the latest press release by the PIB.. MoU signed with Physics Wallah Foundation The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding…
An upcoming episode of ‘Indian Idol’ is set to serve up a rare and deeply moving piece of Bollywood history. The show revisits the legendary bond between singer Mohammed Rafi and late superstar Shammi Kapoor and reveals why the latter initially refused to picturise one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved songs, ‘Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein’….
Justin Fletcher, the Shaun the Sheep star and popular English television presenter, has reportedly found “the one” while working on set. The 55-year-old has moved in with Samantha Dorrance, his co-star who is 21 years younger than him. The pair worked together on the children’s show CBeebies, where Dorrance played his best friend, Tootsie. Justin…
Asian shares rallied in early trade on Friday after investors reacted positively to easing geopolitical fears and a modest recovery in global risk sentiment following developments in Middle East peace efforts.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 1.5%, while South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.9%, leading regional advances. S&P…
