Professional failures offer crucial lessons, but simply enduring them is insufficient. Ray Dalio’s “Pain + Reflection = Progress” emphasizes systematic reflection over heroic effort. Image Credits: Wikipedia Most of us respond to our professional failures similarly to how we would react to a harsh weather front. We take cover, weather through the storm, and hope…
TOI correspondent from Washington: For a country whose Constitution famously avoids mentioning Jesus Christ even once, America is suddenly looking suspiciously like it is auditioning for a biblical reboot.Thousands of cheering conservatives gathered on the Capital’s National Mall on Sunday for “Rededicate 250,” an eight-hour, White House-backed prayer jamboree critics described as a giant Big…
Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a narrow 6-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL clash, but the bigger talking point after the match was the fitness of their regular captain, Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan provided some reassurance, saying, “He’s good. Hopefully he’s gonna be alright for the…
By Harvinder Pal Singh Baisakhi, a festival of harvest, is also when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, created the Khalsa, a psychological construct that galvanised common people to rise against oppression. To test their courage, the Guru, unsheathed, called for volunteers to sacrifice themselves for the faith. The five brave hearts who stepped…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi climbed to third place in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings. The right-hander has amassed 155 runs from four matches, combining fluency with consistency to emerge as one of KKR’s standout performers this season.His teammate and skipper Ajinkya Rahane has also…
Shubham Vaidkar, a former civil engineer from India, has captured global attention by walking for Giorgio Armani at Milan Fashion Week. His viral video showcases a dramatic personal and professional transformation, inspiring many with his courage to pursue an unlikely dream. Vaidkar’s journey highlights the power of self-belief and reinvention, proving that unconventional paths can…
Veteran actress Kudassanad Kanakam, known for ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey’, found solace in director Basil Joseph after the devastating loss of her son. Facing financial hardship, Kanakam reached out for work, but Joseph unexpectedly sent her Rs 30,000, calling her ‘Mother’ and becoming a son-like figure in her life. She now cherishes these supportive relationships….
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering UAE’s exit from Opec, how Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, King Charles’ successful US trip, Syria’s transitional justice, and China’s coercion of three African countries to block overflight of Taiwanese President. So, let’s get to it: UAE to exit…
Serious illness often brings a quiet but profound turning point—one that unfolds gradually rather than all at once. Patients and families begin to sense that continuing aggressive treatment may no longer provide meaningful benefit. Instead, it may prolong discomfort, uncertainty, and emotional strain. In these moments, the questions become deeper and more human: What truly matters…
India’s Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) The Delhi High Court has directed major tech platforms, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, to remove objectionable online content that allegedly misuses the name and identity of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gain.A single-judge bench led by Justice Jyoti Singh observed that…