Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: "Many people die at twenty-five and aren't buried until…" - why a life without curiosity is only half-lived |

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: “Many people die at twenty-five and aren’t buried until…” – why a life without curiosity is only half-lived |

Benjamin Franklin (Image: Wikipedia) Life gets measured in years, but it is really defined by what actually happens inside them. A line widely credited to Benjamin Franklin puts that gap sharply. “Many people die at twenty-five and aren’t buried until they are seventy-five,” it goes. It is obviously not describing literal death. It is describing…

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Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India's assistant coach; Subhadeep Ghosh replaces T Dilip as fielding coach | Cricket News

Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India’s assistant coach; Subhadeep Ghosh replaces T Dilip as fielding coach | Cricket News

Subhadeep Ghosh to be India’s new fielding coach; Ten Doeschate quits, Dilip’s contract not extended (Images: Agencies) MUMBAI: Ryan ten Doeschate has stepped down as India’s men’s assistant coach, bringing an end to his two-year stint with the national team, while Subhadeep Ghosh will be India’s new fielding coach after T Dilip’s contract came to…

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7 yoga poses to manage neck pain

Between hours hunched over laptops, phones held at odd angles, and desks that were never quite set up right, neck pain has become something close to a universal complaint. Research reviewing the evidence has found yoga to be an effective way to reduce neck pain intensity while improving mobility and overall quality of life, which…

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Collared peccaries vanished from Uruguay after the 1800s; a 17-year breeding effort returned them to forests where a new generation has now been born

Collared peccaries vanished from Uruguay after the 1800s; a 17-year breeding effort returned them to forests where a new generation has now been born

For more than 100 years, Uruguay’s grasslands and river forests were missing a native mammal that once moved through the country in social herds. That animal was the collared peccary, a compact, bristly species that disappeared locally in the late 1800s and is now being brought back through a long and carefully managed reintroduction effort.The…

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Big manufacturing push: How India is aiming to future proof its supply chains from global conflicts

Big manufacturing push: How India is aiming to future proof its supply chains from global conflicts

The move comes at a time when the US-Iran conflict has impacted several industries and thrown fresh light on India’s imports-driven supply chain vulnerabilities. Building a deep manufacturing base spread across multiple sectors is emerging as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to future proof itself against supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical disruptions. Reports suggest…

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Inside 'Raaka' director Atlee's Rs 38 crore sea-facing Bandra luxury apartment amid cameo appearance in Vijay starrer 'Jana Nayagan' | Tamil Movie News

Inside ‘Raaka’ director Atlee’s Rs 38 crore sea-facing Bandra luxury apartment amid cameo appearance in Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ | Tamil Movie News

‘Raaka’ director Atlee has reportedly expanded his real estate portfolio with a luxurious Rs 38 crore sea-facing apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra neighbourhood. Although the filmmaker has not officially confirmed the purchase, reports suggest the premium residence boasts stunning Arabian Sea views and world-class amenities. The reported investment comes as Atlee continues to strengthen his…

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Parenting And Screen Time: Parents who proudly say 'No screen time' may be missing the point, says leading pediatrician: “It's not some poison”

Parenting And Screen Time: Parents who proudly say ‘No screen time’ may be missing the point, says leading pediatrician: “It’s not some poison”

‘No screen time’ may be missing the point? For years, “no screen time” has become something of a parenting badge of honour. Many parents proudly announce that their child has never touched a phone or tablet, believing that complete avoidance is the gold standard of raising healthy children.But is banning screens really the best approach?…

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Japan's 'Human Fridge' could be the future of ‘Summer Tourism’; would you step into a refrigerator while travelling?

Japan’s ‘Human Fridge’ could be the future of ‘Summer Tourism’; would you step into a refrigerator while travelling?

Japan’s Human-Sized Fridge Climate change is real and this story is one of the examples. The summer temperatures have reached dangerous extremes in most parts of the world. Travellers are increasingly changing not just where they go, but how they travel. Recently we read stories on how scorching summers forced several famous attractions to alter…

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Indian-origin postal worker collapses during shift in Texas, probe announced to find out if it was due to heatwave

Indian-origin postal worker collapses during shift in Texas, probe announced to find out if it was due to heatwave

58-year-old postal worker Umeshkumar Thakkar dies in Little Elm, Texas A 58-year-old man who was delivering mail in Little Elm, Texas, collapsed during his shift and died on July 20. Umeshkumar Thakkar was found unresponsive in his truck and was pronounced dead. The death triggered an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as…

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India squad for Sri Lanka Tests: Ravindra Jadeja returns; Jasprit Bumrah picked with a rider | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah (Agency Image) New Delhi: The India men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja returns after being rested for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, while off-spinner Saransh Jain has…

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Sania Mirza asked her parents what their Plan B was if tennis career failed; Her mother answered, “Get you ….” why parents must believe in their child’s dreams before preparing backups |

Sania Mirza with her father Imran Mirza at Wimbledon (Source: X/Imran Mirza) For most parents raising a child with exceptional talent, one question arrives sooner or later: Should they go all in on the dream? When the dream is as demanding as professional sport, the pressure becomes even greater. Should school take a back seat?…

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