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Who is Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin footballer representing New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament. ...- Portugal golden visa demand slows after citizenship wait period doublesPortugal's golden visa program has seen a decline in investor interest following a government decision to double the citizenship waiting pe...
- On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
- Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering...' Sometimes fear of making a choice can be much more painful than the decision itself, explained by The Alchemist writerPaulo Coelho's quote of the day reflects the emotional burden of uncertainty that many people experience in relationships, careers, and maj...
- Quotes by Luís Vaz de Camões: ‘Times change, as do our wills, what we are is ever changing, all the world is made of change, and…’ Portuguese poet’s timeless words on the inevitability of changePortuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, a Renaissance giant, profoundly explored change and human nature. His epic "The Lusiads" celebrated mar...
- Word of the Day: NefelibataWord of the Day: Modern life often encourages people to value efficiency and productivity above all else. Nefelibata serves as a reminder t...
- British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
- Assam passes Uniform Civil Code bill amid Opposition protestsAssam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live...
- Portuguese Proverb of the Day: “A gossiping woman talks of… — Life lessons on gossip, reputation, social behavior and why you must think before you speakPortuguese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “A gossiping woman talks of everybody, and everybody of her.” The saying reflects h...
- India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
- Epic love poetry of the day: ‘Love is a fire that burns unseen, a wound that aches yet is not felt, an always discontent contentment, a pain that rages without hurting’. Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões on chaotic loveLuís Vaz de Camões, Portugal's greatest poet, masterfully captures love's paradoxical nature in his sonnet "Amor é fogo que arde sem se ver...
- Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
- Sunday Motivation Quote by Katy Perry: ‘If you're presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull…'Sunday Motivation Quote: Pop star Katy Perry believes confidence is key. Her quote suggests that projecting self-assurance allows one to ac...
- Quote of the Day by Portuguese Philosopher Agostinho da Silva: ‘Don’t make too many plans for your life, so as not to ruin those…’Portuguese philosopher Agostinho da Silva's quote encourages flexibility. He believed overplanning hinders life's unfolding. Da Silva, an u...
- Portuguese proverb of the day: “Past Waters Do Not Turn Mills” – Life lessons on letting go of the past, acceptance, growth and why moving forward is vitalPortuguese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “Past waters do not turn mills”. The saying reminds us that what has already happen...
- Portuguese proverb of the day: “In a land of the blind, a one-eyed man is a king” — Life lessons on perspective, resourcefulness, competition and why being slightly better can still lead to successPortuguese proverb of the day explains how success often depends on comparison. It shows that even small skills can make someone stand out ...
- Portuguese Proverb of the Day: 'Past Waters Don’t Move Mills'—a Portuguese proverb to ponder upon timeless lesson in letting goThe Portuguese proverb 'Águas passadas não movem moinhos' emphasises the futility of dwelling on the past. It uses the vivid imagery of a w...
- 5 Portuguese-influenced Indian cities that are perfect for a getaway5 Portuguese-influenced Indian cities that are perfect for a getaway
- Belonging is such a slippery notionA vase from Lisbon, a cannon from an Indonesian island, a Goan mansion – disparate objets de mémoire have stories to tell
- India bonds with Lusophone worldGoa has had historical linkages with the Lusophone world, which has been nurtured through the presence of Portuguese cultural institutions ...
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