Quote of the day by Democritus: ‘If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you; for small appetite makes poverty equivalent to wealth’ and the forgotten philosophy that true wealth begins with controlling your desires

‘If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you’ Imagine standing in front of a vending machine or browsing an online marketplace, surrounded by thousands of choices created to encourage instant buying. A person purchases a slightly improved phone, feels a short moment of happiness, and soon starts looking forward to…

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More brands in store, but price cuts may lag

MUMBAI: For local consumers, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) means more choices on retail shelves as new British brands are expected to enter the market. In fact, initial queries and conversations have already started.But the deal may not immediately translate into steep price cuts for shoppers across the board-the depreciation of rupee…

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R Ashwin questions Kuldeep Yadav’s omission, says repeated snubs ‘can affect confidence’ | Cricket News

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly questioned the team management’s handling of Kuldeep Yadav (Image: IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned India’s continued omission of Kuldeep Yadav, warning that the left-arm wrist-spinner’s prolonged absence from the playing XI could dent his confidence and rhythm.Kuldeep was once again left out of India’s side for the third…

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No card for Tagliafico! Yamal challenge reignites Argentina favouritism debate in World Cup final – Watch | Football News

Argentina’s Nicolas Tagliafico, right, fights for the ball with Spain’s Lamine Yamal. (AP/PTI Photo) A controversial refereeing decision in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final has reignited the debate around alleged favourable calls for Argentina, after Nicolas Tagliafico escaped without a booking for a dangerous challenge on Spain teenage star Lamine Yamal.The incident occurred in…

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Samay Raina urges netizens to be kind to Sakshi Jha after India’s Got Latent episode and not troll her: ‘Waha par bhi ek insaan hai’ | Hindi Movie News

The third episode of India’s Got Latent quickly became a talking point because of contestant Sakshi Jha’s remarks during her performance. She described herself as a “man hater” and later said she was a “feminist.” In response, Raghu Ram told her not to identify as a feminist if she believed misandry represented feminism. Following the…

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Gemini Horoscope Today, July 20, 2026: This is a favourable day for buying property or making a serious home-related purchase

Home takes centre stage today, Gemini. The Moon leans into your domestic zone, and suddenly family matters, comfort, property plans, and household purchases feel more pressing, and also more rewarding.Support from your mother or a mother figure can mean a lot now. It may come as advice, practical help, or just the kind of emotional…

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Government may seek Parliamentary nod for additional spending | India News

NEW DELHI: With the fertiliser subsidy, other West Asia related spends and initiatives, such as the electronics manufacturing push through schemes for semiconductors and mobiles adding to the Centre’s expenditure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may seek Parliamentary approval for additional spending, without losing sight of the overall fiscal situation.The discussion around the need for Parliamentary…

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Billionaire Larry Ellison once struggled to pay his electricity bills to keep his computer running. Now, the Oracle co-founder has written a $300 million cheque to buy a Hawaiian island three times the size of San Francisco

How did Larry Ellisonstart with nothing and end up the world’s second-richest man? Tech billionaire Larry Ellison once struggled so much to pay the utility bills that kept his workshop running that he had to ask energy companies for extra time. Decades later, the business tycoon had no trouble writing a $300 million cheque to…

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