Predictable emotions are a manipulator’s playground. When you stay steady—neutral face, even tone, no outburst—they lose their trigger. Practice pausing: breathe deeply when baited, respond minimally or not at all. Over time, they stop trying; your calm becomes a fortress. It’s not suppression—it’s a strategic choice to keep your peace.Become less availableConstant “yes” creates obligation;…
Quote of the day by Michelangelo: “The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has”(Photo: X/@fanmichelangelo) Michelangelo Buonarroti was an Italian artist who worked as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He carved the David and the Pietà. But apart from just taking an interest in art, he…
In today’s fast-scrolling social media world, most posts come and go in seconds. But once in a while, a video stops people because it feels real, simple, and deeply emotional. One such Instagram video is now being widely shared, showing a husband and wife standing by each other during a difficult phase of life.The video,…
Old video shows Sanjay Dutt speaking fluent Marathi days after dodging language request at a Dahi Handi event An old video of Sanjay Dutt speaking Marathi has resurfaced online days after the actor avoided speaking the language when he was asked to do so at a Dahi Handi event in Mumbai. The resurfaced clip, in…
Alexander Zverev, of Germany, celebrates (AP Photo) Alexander Zverev has spent years knowing the frustration of coming close to a Grand Slam title without being able to finish the job. After finally ending that wait at the French Open this year, the German now has another major opportunity in front of him.This time, though, he…
Start with small, specific choices. Listen when someone speaks instead of preparing a reply. Check on a friend who has gone quiet. Share credit at work, apologise sincerely after hurting someone, and help without turning the gesture into a favour that must later be repaid. Kindness should also include healthy boundaries. Loving someone does not…
Bessent said tariff rates could revert to their earlier levels if the ongoing Section 301 investigations lead to the imposition of new duties. (AI image) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest warning of additional tariffs under Section 301 comes at a time when US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was in India this week.Greer met Commerce…
Divorce or separation does not happen majorly because of one single fight. More often, it’s the last straw after months, sometimes years, of things that kept piling up one on top of another, be it through the unspoken frustrations, the arguments that never really got resolved, the small hurts nobody talked about mutually.And yet, from…
Aamir Khan praised Vir Hirani’s acting debut in Rajkumar Hirani’s first OTT venture, “Pritam and Pedro,” calling it an emotional day and describing Vir as being like his son. Directed by Avinash Arun, the cybercrime comedy-drama also stars Arshad Warsi, Vikrant Massey, and Boman Irani. It premiered on JioHotstar on July 3. With Rajkumar Hirani‘s…
A sign for the Seattle office of Getty Images Inc., is shown Monday Getty Images, an American visual media company, has abandoned its planned merger with Shutterstock, ending the proposed $3.7 billion deal after deciding not to accept a UK competition regulator’s requirement to sell Shutterstock’s editorial business.The two companies unveiled the all-stock merger in…
A red fox introduced to California more than a century ago might seem far removed from the fate of a small marsh bird. Yet the two became linked in the coastal wetlands of Southern California, where the light-footed Ridgway’s rail has struggled to survive. The bird spends much of its time concealed among cordgrass and…
