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Jeanice with her daughter Jordyn. (Instagram/@jeanicejperez) When Jeanice Perez became pregnant at 18, she was not sure what the future would look like. She knew one thing, though. She wanted her daughter to have a life that looked different from her own. Jeanice had grown up in Las Vegas and in poverty.“Being poor was just kind of the air we breathed,” she told PEOPLE. “Nobody talked about it openly; it was just the way things were.” “I learned really early what it felt like to make ‘not having enough’ be enough,” she added.28 Jul 2026 | 16:25Do you think social…

Karl Popper was a 20th-century philosopher who championed open societies, critical thinking, and gradual reform over utopian political schemes In 1919, a seventeen-year-old student in Vienna joined a street demonstration organized by young communists. Police opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing twelve people and wounding dozens more. The young student had encouraged his friends to march because he believed that short-term violence was a necessary step toward an inevitable social utopia. Standing in the blood-stained street that afternoon, he experienced a complete collapse of faith. He realized that an ideology promising absolute perfection had pushed aside his moral judgment…

PUNE: Students should not focus solely on obtaining a degree but should identify the field they are passionate about and connect it with a profession. Excellence comes naturally when passion and profession are brought together, senior IT expert Dr Deepak Shikarpur said.He was speaking as the chief guest at ‘Deeksharambh 2026’, an orientation programme organised by Alard University, Pune, for newly admitted students.The programme was held under the guidance of Dr L. R. Yadav, Founder-President and Chancellor of Alard University, Pune.Dr Milind Kaulgikar, General Manager, Vodafone Shared Services India; Ashish Banka, Vice-President, Algoworks; Shyamsundar Madevar, Chief Manager, Sakal Maharashtra and…

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman made jaws drop with her latest revelation about her failed marriage to fellow Hollywood icon Tom Cruise.The newly single star, who surprised all with her sudden split and divorce from husband Keith Urban, got candid about her first marriage to Cruise. In her latest interview with British Vogue, Kidman revealed that she was allegedly ‘warned’ that marrying Cruise could negatively impact her acting career.Nicole Kidman on marrying youngOpening up about taking the plunge at 23, Nicole told British Vogue “Strangely enough, I feel comfortable. Is that weird? That’s so weird.” While admitting that she ‘got married…

Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: SLC) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed Gautam Gambhir amid the criticism the India head coach has faced since taking charge of the national team. India won the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and Asia Cup under Gambhir. However, the Test team suffered heavy defeats against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, including home-series whitewashes against New Zealand and South Africa.Gambhir’s handling of the Test team has faced criticism from fans and experts.Harbhajan, however, does not understand why the coach gets so much blame when a team does not perform.”Why…

Alba is a name used in several Romance languages, including Italian, Spanish and Catalan, where it means “dawn.” The name evokes the pale light of early morning, giving it a peaceful and graceful quality. Its simple sound and connection to daybreak make it a fitting choice for parents inspired by sunrise. Source link

Zeno of Citium was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded Stoicism around 300 BC in Athens. A young man sits in a crowded meeting, listening carefully while others rush to interrupt one another. Every participant wants to make a point, push an agenda, or prove their intelligence. The young man says almost nothing until the end, when he offers one observation that changes the way everyone sees the discussion.By choosing to observe before speaking, he avoids the trap that catches most speakers: reacting before understanding.“We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.”This simple…

The Bengaluru engineers who proved Hero Honda’s ‘impossible’ machine could be made in India. (Photo: X Post) Long before phrases like Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and import substitution became part of everyday conversations, two engineers working from Bengaluru’s industrial hub were quietly solving problems that many believed could only be solved overseas.Their story isn’t found in most textbooks.It wasn’t celebrated with awards or television appearances.Instead, it resurfaced in an unexpected place: a railway station in Germany.Shared by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Manjit Singh Mogewala in a heartfelt post on X, the story offers students an important lesson about engineering, innovation and…

Jackie Shroff recently offered a heartfelt gesture of respect to veteran actress Vyjayanthimala. To mark her 93rd birthday on August 13, 2026, Shroff shared a touching video that captured their meeting, during which he knelt down and touched her feet in a display of reverence. He also described her as “one of his favourites,” a nod to her remarkable and long-standing career in the industry.Vyjayanthimala’s remarkable legacy in Indian cinemaOver a career spanning more than two decades and multiple languages, Vyjayanthimala left an indelible mark on the industry. Her 96th birthday was already a milestone occasion, and Jackie Shroff’s heartfelt…

Ashleigh Gardner and Monica Wright (Agency Image) Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner has addressed the controversy surrounding her separation from Monica Wright, asking for privacy while apologising for the pain caused during their relationship.Gardner had stayed silent for several months after Wright publicly accused the all-rounder of cheating on her with Australia teammate Georgia Voll during the 2025 Women’s World Cup in India. Wright had also criticised Cricket Australia for not taking action against Gardner or removing her from the vice-captaincy.The issue resurfaced in recent weeks, with Wright questioning why Gardner had been allowed to continue in a leadership role.…