Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday. (AP Photos) Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday after the country’s football team produced one of the most stunning results of the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating four-time champions Germany to book a place in the Round of 16.In a night already etched into Paraguayan…
King Sejong statue at Gwanghwamun Square – a modern tribute to Hangul’s creator (Left). Most writing systems evolved gradually over centuries, making it impossible to identify who invented their letters. Nobody knows who created A, B or C, or the original forms of most scripts still used today. Korea’s Hangul is a remarkable exception. Created…
Arriving 20 minutes early for all meetings, dinners, and appointments has been regarded as a mark of discipline and respectfulness. Nevertheless, based on psychological insights, there are certain individuals who feel the urge to arrive early because of an underlying emotional issue that makes them fear that being late may inconvenience other people, and as…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) Ben Stokes has thrown his full support behind Harry Brook as his preferred successor to lead England’s Test team following his retirement from international cricket. Brook, who currently captains England in ODIs and T20Is, has served as Stokes’ vice-captain in the Test setup and is widely regarded as…
India’s economy is headed for a huge leap, on its way to touching the $7 trillion mark by the end of this decade!At the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, India’s ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, laid out a long-term growth roadmap for the country, pointing to a series of big economic jumps…
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth paid tribute to Dame Penelope Keith following her passing, remembering the beloved actress for her warmth, humour and extraordinary contribution to British television and theatre.Image credit (Gyles Brandreth Instagram) Dame Penelope Keith, the acclaimed British actress best known for her iconic roles in the classic 1970s sitcoms ‘The Good Life’ and ‘To…
Many parents believe punishment teaches responsibility, but psychology distinguishes between guilt and shame. Guilt focuses on behaviour: I did something wrong. Shame targets identity: There is something wrong with me. Research by psychologist June Tangney has consistently found that guilt is more likely to encourage positive behaviour, while chronic shame is associated with anxiety, avoidance…
There is something comforting about the monsoon that naturally draws us towards food. A plate of hot pakoras, leftover curry waiting for dinner, freshly cut fruit on the kitchen counter or a pot of cooked rice cooling by the window all seem perfectly ordinary on a rainy day. But beneath the season’s cool breeze lies…
At last, some mental ease. The knot within is beginning to unravel in the present, and you might be able to feel it in small ways at first, such as better breathing, less stress eating, a greater appetite, or the ability to spend time with family members without 10 worries within your mind. Mercury helps…
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday and were headed for their steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as easing concerns over the Middle East conflict gave way to expectations of higher US interest rates to curb inflation. Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday and were headed for their steepest monthly decline…
Germany’s Jonathan Tah (4) heads a goal that was disqualified after a VAR check. (AP Photo) Thomas Muller delivered a scathing assessment of VAR after Germany suffered a shock Round of 32 exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a controversial decision overturning Jonathan Tah’s extra-time goal proving decisive in a dramatic defeat to…
Renowned artist Edvard Munch believed paintings possess a unique power to capture the depths of human emotion, a feat he felt photography, even in its advanced state, couldn’t fully achieve. His famous quote, comparing the camera to a brush, highlights painting’s ability to delve into the ‘Heaven or Hell’ of our inner lives – our…
