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Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in FIFA World Cup debutFolarin Balogun made a stunning World Cup debut for the United States. He scored two goals in their opening 4-1 win against Paraguay. The s...
Folarin Balogun played for another international team before choosing Team USA - why he made the switchFolarin Balogun made a historic World Cup debut for the USMNT, scoring twice against Paraguay. Born in New York to Nigerian parents and rai...
Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but...' - inspiring life lessons on growth mindset, chasing big goals and why people who refuse to settle succeed by Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence authorQuote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: W. Somerset Maugham's quote highlights the power of high standards. Refusing mediocrity often lead...
Quote of the day by George Orwell: ‘Marriage is only a trap set for you. If marriage is bad, the alternative is worse. It must be indissoluble, for better for worse, for richer for poorer...’, what Animal Farm author's line teach about marriage and commitmentGeorge Orwell's novel Keep the Aspidistra Flying delves into the conflict between personal freedom and societal obligations. The story high...
Quote of the day by Thomas Dewar: 'Love is an ocean of emotions entirely surrounded by...' Life lessons on relationships, family and wealth by popular Scottish businessman, politician and distillerQuote of the day by Thomas Dewar highlights the connection between emotions and financial responsibilities. The quote, “Love is an ocean of...
In 1933, Percy Shaw nearly drove off the road when a flash from a cat’s eyes saved him from thick fog, and this transformed night driving on the highways foreverDriving at night in the 1930s was dangerous. Percy Shaw invented Cat's Eyes, reflective road studs, after seeing cat eyes shine in fog. Thi...
Quote of the Day by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi: “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world… Inspiring lessons on forgiveness, peace, conflict and why revenge only leads to more suffering by the leader of India’s independence movement known for non-violence and truthMahatma Gandhi’s quote, “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind,” explores the destructive cycle of revenge and retaliation...
Quote of the Day by Kenya’s first President Jomo Kenyatta: ‘When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land…’ Lesson from one of history’s most powerful quotes on colonialismQuote of the Day by Jomo Kenyatta highlights a historical truth about colonial expansion in Africa. Missionaries arrived with religious tex...
Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: 'Follow your instinct. It's the best…'—Inspiring quotes by the 'Queen of Crime' and author of best-selling book 'And Then There Were None'Quote of the Day: Agatha Christie's enduring advice, "Follow your instinct. It’s the best advice," resonates today, reflecting her mastery ...
In 1928, Alexander Fleming Returned From Vacation: Found Mold in a Petri Dish and Discovered Penicillin, Changing Medicine ForeverA forgotten petri dish led to a groundbreaking discovery. Alexander Fleming observed mold inhibiting bacteria, a finding later developed in...
Quote of the day by Haile Selassie I: “Leadership does not mean domination…” — powerful lessons on true leadership, why real leaders guide not control, and what today’s youth can learn about responsibility and respect from Ethiopia’s iconic rulerQuote of the day by Haile Selassie I explains real leadership in simple words. It shows leaders should guide people, not control them. The ...
Quote of the day by Bob Hope: 'I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance — waiting for the...' Life lessons on relationships, age and politics by popular American entertainer and comic actorQuote of the day by Bob Hope highlights humor drawn from family life and daily struggles. The famous line about waiting for the bathroom sh...
US embassy in London reopens after suspicious 'hoax' item foundA suspicious package discovered outside the U.S. embassy in London prompted a controlled explosion by British police. Initial assessments s...
London police carry out controlled explosion near U.S. embassyBritish police conducted a controlled detonation of a suspicious package discovered near the U.S. embassy in south London. Authorities esta...
The Critic: Watch trailer and check out release date, cast and creative teamThe Critic follows theater critic Jimmy Erskine, played by Ian McKellen, navigating deceit, treachery, and fascism in 1930s London. Co-star...
The Critic: See release date, cast, plot and creative team of Ian McKellen starrer thrillerLionsgate UK will release 'The Critic' on September 13. Starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, and Mark Strong, the film is set in 1930s Lo...
Iconic Battersea Power Station opens to public for the first time in London, know why is it famousBattersea Power Station, which spent several decades awaiting reconstruction, has now finally opened its doors to the public for the first ...
World economy may be slipping into 1930s Great Depression problems: RBI's Raghuram RajanRajan expressed concern that the world may be slipping into the kind of problems of the depression of the 1930s and an international consen...
Biographical dictionary of Indo-British cinema launchedBritain's leading cultural historian, Prof Jeffrey Richards of the Lancaster University who has written the foreword to the book, was the C...
- British Airways to suspend Kolkata-London flights
British Airways will suspend flights from here to the Heathrow airport in London from March 28, 2009, for want of sufficient business.