Quote of the Day by Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman is not just an actor, but an icon idolised by generations. One of the most loved and respected actors of Hollywood, Freeman during his long career has played roles that include everything from prisoners and presidents to wise mentors and ordinary people in extraordinary situations. His…
“Ek akeli ladki kya hi kar legi?” It is a question that can make standing up to a powerful system seem impossible. But animal welfare activist Jagriti Mishra’s recent experience shows how one person’s determination, supported by thousands of voices, can bring an issue into the public spotlight. Jagriti, the founder of Street Worldz Trust,…
For many working mothers, the end of the workday does not mean the end of their responsibilities. Office deadlines, childcare, cooking, laundry and household chores can turn an ordinary day into a demanding routine. For Gunjan Tanwani, a senior software engineer at Walmart with more than 10 years of corporate experience, managing these responsibilities has…
A scammer may imitate someone you trust and use that familiarity to ask personal questions. They could try to obtain account details, workplace information or other sensitive data that might be useful in a later scam. Avoid sharing confidential information merely because a caller sounds familiar. If the request is unexpected, verify the person’s identity…
AI representation/ChatGPT In 2018, Singampalli Parwathi borrowed Rs 20,000 to begin buying and selling raw cashew nuts in Natavaram village in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district. Eight years later, her business has grown into a cashew-processing enterprise with an annual turnover of around Rs 50 lakh, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB).Parwathi’s journey began when…
AI representation/ChatGPT There is someone who can talk for an hour over coffee, ask questions, tell stories and make a conversation feel effortless. But put the same person in a room with six friends, at a family gathering or in a workplace meeting, and they barely say a word. Others may assume they are shy,…
Dhas comes from Pimpalgaon Dhas in Barshi taluka of Maharashtra’s Solapur district. At 12, Vishnu Dhas had a simple ambition. Leave the slum in Pune where he lived with relatives in a small room shared by 10 people. He was not thinking about building a company or earning crores. He wanted to escape poverty and…
Natto is a Japanese breakfast staple despite its funky aroma and taste. It is smelly, slimy and full of bacteria, and every morning, millions of people reach for their chopsticks to dig into this Japanese breakfast staple. Isn’t breakfast supposed to be the best meal of the day?We are talking about natto, a traditional Japanese…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with the fan After a smashing win against New Zealand, India’s 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was once again the centre of all the attention. But after India’s victory in the third T20 International in Wellington, it was not a six or a boundary that caught the internet’s attention. Instead, it was a woman spectator’s…
A matchmaker’s account of a 42-year-old man looking for a 28-year-old wife has sparked a debate online, and it’s not just about the age gap. The man reportedly told her he wanted a younger partner because he hoped to have healthy children. Her response raised a question that many people felt he hadn’t considered: shouldn’t…
