His gold medals came in the men’s 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle events, along with three relay titles. At six, Zhang Zhanshuo was the youngest swimmer in a local competition and had barely begun learning the sport. At 19, he left the Asian Games 2026 with seven gold medals and a place in the…
The latest price hike comes ahead of the peak festive season. NEW DELHI: Consumer durable manufacturers are expecting double-digit sales growth during the festive season despite a 5-8% increase in prices of air-conditioners and other appliances, with premiumisation, replacement demand, easy financing and improving consumer sentiment likely to support demand.The latest price hike, the third…
AriesSomeone may test your patience before they recognise your capability. Don’t react to every opinion or office politics. Your work is likely to speak louder than your words this week. If you’re waiting for approval on a proposal or project, remain consistent. The pace may feel slow, but progress is happening behind the scenes.TaurusYou are…
Employee rewards in India have been evolving, with companies increasingly opting for high-value, tangible incentives instead of the usual bonuses. Now, a Chennai-based company has awarded 12 Audi cars to its employees, reflecting a shift towards high-value, tangible incentives in corporate reward practices. Such initiatives, once limited to a few organisations, are becoming more common…
This one appears polite in the moment, but basically gives away your entire negotiating position for nothing. Saying you’re flexible means you haven’t done your homework or worse, you’re going to take whatever number they throw at you without pushing back. Employers aren’t going to volunteer their highest budget out of goodwill, so leaving the…
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) Germany’s FIFA World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a serious ankle injury.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back picked up the injury during Germany’s 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast, forcing coach Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his…
Oscar Wilde’s wisdom highlights that human progress often stems from not knowing the exact destination. Uncertainty encourages exploration and creative problem-solving, which drives innovation forward. This perspective remains relevant amidst today’s rapidly changing world and daily pressures. Admitting a lack of complete knowledge allows us to begin new endeavors productively. Staying curious and open to…
Success doesn’t always begin with a major breakthrough. More often, it starts with the small choices we make before the rest of the world wakes up. The way we spend our mornings can shape our mood, focus, and energy for the hours ahead. A productive morning isn’t about following an elaborate routine or waking up…
Mother convicted of baby’s murder after blaming another child In Glasgow, a judge found a woman guilty of killing her infant in a case that unfolded in Greenock, Inverclyde, on July 14, 2023, where evidence showed that the child suffered severe head injuries inside the family flat. The trial revealed that Nicole Blain inflicted fatal…
Quote of the day by Neymar (AP photo) The toughest opponents in sport are usually the ones who make winning genuinely hard. Neymar, the Brazilian forward, summed up exactly that feeling about his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. “Messi is a great player,” he said. “Playing against him is not good, it is bad.” The…
