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We all love a good win. Whether it’s finishing a tough project, achieving a personal goal, or things going as planned. Being successful feels good through the process, and it deserves a moment of recognition. But if there’s one thing that separates people and companies who keep growing from those who come to a halt, it’s what they do when the skies are grey.That’s exactly the idea that Bill Gates, the entrepreneur and philanthropist, once talked about. Gates is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern business and philanthropy, and his ideas and thoughts remain among…

Damage along a roadway on the eastern edge of Hawaii’s Big Island from Hurricane Lala (AP photo) Tropical Storm Lala began moving away from Hawaii on Sunday after battering the islands with heavy rain and powerful winds, leaving at least 100 homes damaged or swept away and nearly 1,84,000 customers without power. Lala formed as a tropical storm on August 13 and strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached the Big Island on Saturday, before weakening again as it moved westward.The storm brought torrential rain, flash flooding, landslides and hurricane-force wind gusts across Hawaii. More than 30 inches…

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened the registration and application window for Postgraduate Dental admission 2026. Candidates seeking admission to PG Dental courses under government colleges, government quota seats in private and minority dental colleges, and eligible seats in private dental colleges can submit their applications through the official KEA website.The registration and application process began on August 14 and is scheduled to close at 11.59 PM today, August 17, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the process should ensure that their applications are submitted within the deadline.The fee payment window will remain open until 6 PM on…

Quote of the day by Hayden Panettiere: ‘People can tell when you’re happy with being you and when you’re not…the way you carry yourself and that light coming out of your eyes are the most attractive things about you,’ life lesson from ‘Heroes’ star explaining that self-acceptance and self-worth are keys to happiness. (Instagram) Hayden Panettiere was an iconic actress who had been in the acting industry since she was a baby. From appearing in ads and commercials to leading big-budget films and TV shows, she came a long way in her career. From ‘Ally McBeal’ to ‘Malcolm in the…

BWF World Championships 2026: The 30th edition of the BWF World Championships gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, bringing badminton’s biggest individual tournament back to India after a 17-year gap. The seven-day championship runs from August 17 to 23, with the opening day featuring first-round action across singles and doubles.For the home contingent, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty-led doubles campaign headline a strong Indian challenge. India have won at least one medal at every edition of the World Championships since 2011 and will be looking to extend…

Silverware in our kitchens adds the right touch of royalty, show, and purpose when used during festivals, religious worship, or generally while relishing food.But it often happens that when we take these utensils out for use, we notice that the lustrous and shiny silver is covered in tarnish, the black oxide layer formed over the surface.But now you don’t need to run errands to the jeweller to fix it. One of the most popular kitchen hacks for reviving dull, tarnished silver uses three things almost every home already has: aluminium foil, baking soda, and salt.Let’s dig in to find out…

Two people have died in fires that broke out simultaneously Sunday on the island of Salamis near Athens, the local fire department said. (Photo: @CGTNOfficial) Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews raced to prevent the fires from joining.The emergency began at 2.40pm local time in Peristeria in the island’s south, where strong winds pushed flames through a wooded residential area. About 20 minutes later, another fire was reported in the eastern town of Selinia. Officials had…

The Maharashtra board has begun registration for the HSC February-March 2027 examinations, with applications open until October 31. Eligible students, including regular, repeat and private candidates, can apply through the SARAL system. The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has started the application process for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) February-March 2027 board examinations. Regular Class 12 students can now submit their examination forms through the SARAL system using the PFN-ID generated during the previous academic year.The application window opened on August 14 and will remain available until October 31. Students have been advised to complete…

Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is finally releasing in cinemas after much delay. Earlier, the film was pushed to avoid clash with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, ‘Toxic’ was initially slated to arrive in theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the release of the Aditya Dhar directorial. However, the makers later deferred the film to June 4, citing uncertainty in the Middle East. The release was subsequently postponed again, with a new date yet to be announced.Addressing the controversy surrounding the clash, Yash said that he has never intentionally chosen to compete with another film at the box…

India vs Sri Lanka Live,1st Test: Rain could again disrupt proceedings on Monday, with Galle facing an 83% chance of precipitation, according to AccuWeather. Hourly forecasts put the chance of rain at 51% at 10am, 47% at 11am, 44% at noon, 48% at 1pm and 52% at 2pm. The probability then stands at 45% at 3pm, 39% at 4pm and 34% at 5pm before rising slightly to 40% at 6pm. After Day 2 was reduced by rain, another stop-start day could be in store for India and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s team management will also be concerned by the…