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Quote of the day by Alice Walker Alice Walker is an acclaimed American novelist, poet, essayist and social activist whose work has influenced generations of readers around the world. Best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple, Walker’s writings often explore themes of humanity, resilience, spirituality, self-discovery and social justice.Throughout her career, she…

In West Bengal’s Rajganj (SC), BJP candidate Dinesh Sarkar won against TMC candidate Swapna Barman by 21,477 votes. Sarkar got 1,14,657 votes while 93,180 votes.Rajganj (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Swapna Barman of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dinesh Sarkar of the Bharatiya Janata…

West Indies’ Shemaine Campbelle, left, and Jahzara Claxton celebrate after hitting the winning runs. (AP Photo) West Indies pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, avenging their 2024 semifinal heartbreak with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Southampton.A magnificent unbeaten 90 from…

The swearing-in ceremony of Thalapathy Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu turned into one of the biggest talking points online this week. While videos from the event — ranging from the actor-politician’s speech to his power dressing — quickly went viral, it was Trisha Krishnan who unexpectedly grabbed social media’s attention with her…

Queen Elizabeth (Image: Wikipedia) We are told, more or less constantly, that happiness is something you get. Buy the thing, win the prize, land the promotion, treat yourself. Queen Elizabeth II spent more than ninety years watching people from one of the most unusual vantage points on earth, and she came to almost the opposite…

Intel share price soared sharply on Friday after the chipmaker delivered a first-quarter performance that exceeded market expectations. And the win was not just for the chipmaker, but also the whole of US!The stock climbed 26.7% during trading on Friday, marking what could be its strongest single-day gain since 1987. Momentum continued after the closing…

Ever found yourself leaning against a kitchen counter at a party, mid-story, and suddenly realized you’re clutching your glass like it’s a life raft? It’s funny how we don’t think about these things. We spend so much time worrying about what’s coming out of our mouths that we completely ignore what our hands are doing….

Failed JEE twice, secured AIR 4, and now mentors thousands — Sumit Mittal’s journey is a reminder that one setback never decides your future. When students scroll through social media and see success stories, they often see the highlights — top ranks, big companies, founder titles. What they rarely see are the failures that came…

Most air travellers have experienced the moment when the cabin suddenly becomes darker just bef ore an aircraft lines up on the runway or begins its descent. It happens so routinely that many passengers barely notice it anymore. The practice has been part of airline operations for decades and is closely tied to safety procedures….

Finn Allen joins Brendon McCullum and Sunil Narine (Image: X) Finn Allen produced a sensational knock to register his maiden IPL century during Match 51 against Delhi Capitals, joining an elite list of century-makers for Kolkata Knight Riders alongside Brendon McCullum and Sunil Narine.Batting first, Delhi Capitals managed to post 142 runs on the board….