Japanese proverb of the day: “To ask is a moment’s shame; not to ask is…” – why swallowing your pride for one awkward question pays off for years | World News

Japanese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) We have all done it. Someone explains something, you do not quite follow, and you nod anyway. The moment to ask comes and goes, because asking would mean admitting you did not understand, and that feels embarrassing. So you stay quiet. The trouble is that…

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Chennai metrorail ridership rebounds in June after school, colleges reopen | Chennai News

Chennai: Chennai Metro Rail ridership rebounded in June after schools and colleges reopened, with an average of 3.2 lakh passengers travelling daily. CMRL said 96.75 lakh passengers used metro services during the month, up from 90.14lakhs (daily average of 2.9 lakh) in May, when ridership dipped due to the summer vacation. The highest daily ridership…

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War on hold? Trump briefed on all-out Iran war options, but chooses talks, says report

Trump briefed on all-out Iran war options, but chooses talks (AP) US President Donald Trump has considered resuming large-scale military strikes against Iran in recent days but has decided, for now, to continue diplomatic negotiations, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing US officials familiar with the discussions.According to the report, Trump held multiple…

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Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das: “Feed your mind wisely. What you nourish will flourish”; What an engineer turned monk has to say on mindfully guarding our content choices

Our minds, like gardens, flourish with what we consistently feed them. Life coach Gaur Gopal Das emphasizes that positive inputs like learning and kindness cultivate thoughtfulness, while negativity and distraction lead to mental clutter. In today’s information-saturated world, it’s crucial to discern between mere occupation and genuine nourishment for our minds. This mindful approach shapes…

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Proverb of the day: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime…” – the simple secret to lasting happiness |

Proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) This little proverb is built like a joke, with a punchline at the end. It lists things that make us happy, but cleverly ranks them by how long the happiness lasts. A nap buys you an hour. A day’s fishing buys you a day. Inheriting a…

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Gujarat govt’s special cell to facilitate swift project clearances | Ahmedabad News

The development permission investor facilitation cell (DPIFC) will function under the office of the chief town planner and coordinate with govt departments to obtain the required approvals Gandhinagar: The Gujarat govt will set up a nodal agency under the urban development department (UDD) to help investors obtain various permissions and no-objection certificates for their projects….

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