‘When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion’ A spider’s web is one of nature’s most fragile creations. A careless swipe of a hand can destroy it in seconds. A lion, on the other hand, is the very image of power—muscular, fearless, and dominant. Yet an old Ethiopian proverb dares to imagine the…
Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the US-Iran talks to end their war, the sudden kerfuffle between Ukraine and Poland, Ukraine’s increasing strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea, Keir Starmer’s resignation in UK, and the Fifa World Cup in the US doing pretty well. So, let’s get to it….
“I lost my daughter on our Vietnam trip”, these are the opening words of a worried Indian mother whose daughter went missing. A video shared recently on Instagram has captured the attention of parents who love to travel with their kids for all the right reasons. Pooja Mehta Bothraa (@poojamehtabothraa), a traveller and a mother…
The case has been registered under BNS sections 125(a), 125(b), 318(3) and 351(2) related to rash and negligent acts, cheating, criminal intimidation, along with section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A 23-month-old child was allegedly bitten 25 times by another toddler inside a private daycare centre in Cidco, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, after a…
GEMS Education India unveils USD 30 million expansion plan with 30 new schools BENGALURU: GEMS Education (India), part of the Dubai-based Varkey Group which operates K-12 private school operators GEMS Education, unveiled its India expansion strategy, with an initial investment of up to USD 30 million over the next three to five years. The plan…
“The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes” There is a bluntness to German folk sayings that feels almost uncomfortable in its honesty. One of the most striking is: “Die dümmsten Bauern haben die größten Kartoffeln.” Literally translated, it reads: “The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes.”At first glance, it sounds like an insult wrapped in…
We all want to travel to our dream destinations, but sometimes it means burning a hole in pockets. Places like the Maldives, Switzerland, Dubai, and Bali are always going to dominate bucket lists, but they often bring massive crowds, sky-high prices, and logistical headaches. The good news? A whole new lineup of under-the-radar spots is…
Testing of smart meters underway at MSEDCL’s testing facility Kolhapur/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Residential consumers from Kolhapur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions have collectively received concessions to the tune of Rs13.5 crore for using power during day time between July 2025 and May 2026.As per data accessed from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), in Kolhapur…
PC Mustafa’s Journey From School Dropout to IIM Bangalore and Business Success Many students believe that failing one exam is the end of their dreams. A poor report card, a dropout, or a missed opportunity often feels impossible to recover from. But some of India’s most inspiring success stories began with academic setbacks rather than…
Today’s Russian proverb of the day teaches us how to differentiate between fake and real. Who does not know the old saying that all that glitters is not gold? In an age of showmanship where everybody is busy curating a different reality on social media for virality, we often need a reminder of these old…