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VAR is changing more than football, it is changing how we celebrateThe article posits that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in football, with its tendency to overturn decisions, could extend its inf...
On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
Quote of the Day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: “Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most… – Inspiring lessons on honesty, integrity, trust, responsibility, commitment, and why keeping your word matters more than making promises by the Enlightenment thinker known for his profound ideas on human nature, education, freedom and societyQuote of the Day by Jean Jacques Rousseau: Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s quote, “Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithf...
President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish…' - why protecting what you love is life's hardest taskQuote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the enduring truth that building and cherishing are far harder than destroying. This mes...
Greek proverb of the day: 'He who plunders with a little boat is a pirate, he who plunders with a fleet is a...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on power, justice, perception and why appearances can be deceivingGreek proverb of the day: Greek saying highlights how power and influence drastically alter perceptions of similar actions. A proverb illus...
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
George R.R. Martin quote of the day: “Old stories are like old friends” and why timeless tales never fadeGeorge R.R. Martin, the visionary behind 'Game of Thrones,' emphasizes the enduring power of stories, likening them to cherished friends. H...
Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga is winning hearts and the box office. Here are 7 unforgettable Partition books you shouldn't missIf Imtiaz Ali's latest movie, Main Vaapas Aaunga, stayed with you long after the credits rolled, these unforgettable books on partition are...
US envoy Sergio Gor says Marco Rubio plans second India visit this year, reassures American investorsTo illustrate the deepening personal connection between the two administrations, the envoy revealed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...
Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
Quote of the day by Bob Dylan: ‘Take care of all your memories as you cannot relive them. And remember when you are out there’ ; American music icon’s lesson on cherishing the past remains timeless’Bob Dylan's poignant lyrics remind us to cherish our memories, as they are irreplaceable links to our past and offer solace in difficult ti...
US Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decidedThe Supreme Court is concluding a term dominated by President Trump's assertions of executive authority. Key decisions this week involve bi...
India ties to be stable through political transitions, says UK's AI ministerKanishka Narayan, the India-born Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Starmer's top team, addressed the inaugural India All Party P...
Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an...' - Former US President's timeless lesson on integrity and characterAbraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, steered the nation through the Civil War and championed the end of slavery. Born into poverty with ...
Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least…’ – Greek philosopher on how ignorance can lead to true wisdomQuote of the day: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed true wisdom stems from acknowledging what we don't know....