Maldivian proverb of the day reminds us how a rat works hard to open a coconut and a bat drinks the water like an opportunist. Somebody does the work and someone else reaps the benefit. This is the crux of this old Maldivian saying, explained through imagery of vegetation. In the Maldives, the coconut palm…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Argentina captain’s ninth-minute miss created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now sits alongside his remarkable…
Chinese artificial intelligence-related stocks jumped, with sentiment boosted by a more supportive policy tone from Beijing and ongoing global demand for the technology. Shares of large language model (LLM) developers Zhipu, formally known as Knowledge Atlas Technology, and MiniMax Group surged at least 23% each in Hong Kong, bringing their year‑to‑date gains to about 2,000%…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
“A Thief Who Robs a Thief Has a Hundred Years of Pardon”: Imagine a scammer being conned out of his own money. Or a thief discovering that someone has stolen from him. For many people, the immediate reaction is not sympathy but satisfaction. There is even a proverb for that feeling: “Ladrão que rouba ladrão…
Mumbai: Wimbledon and royalty have always been a natural fit. Almost fittingly, therefore, the hallowed greens of the All England Club will lay the carpet for modern tennis’ revered royalty to set foot once again. Serena Williams. (AFP) Not just to play doubles, but singles too. Serena Williams, the greatest player of all time in…
Shares of Tata Communications Ltd. extended their gains for the third consecutive day on Monday, June 22, and hit a fresh 52-week high. The stock has risen 11% over three sessions and is currently in the “overbought” territory. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the charts for Tata Communications is at 71. An RSI reading…
California’s proposed “billionaire tax” may soon haunt the millionaires as a report has said that apart from the state’s mega-rich who are packing their bags, other wealthy are looking to relocate. Citing a top tax advisor, a report by The New York Post says that millionaires are now eyeing the exits over growing fears that…
Imagine meeting someone for the first time. Before they say much about themselves, you notice the people around them—their closest friends, colleagues, and companions. Instantly, assumptions begin to form. Are they ambitious? Trustworthy? Reckless? Kind? Long before social media algorithms and personality tests, people relied on a simpler measure of character, captured in a timeless…
Before kick-off against Austria in Argentina’s Group J clash at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Lionel Messi stood level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals at the FIFA World Cup. By the end of the first half, the Argentine captain had the record all to himself. The Argentina captain found the net to move past…
