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Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant (AP photo) Talent and opportunity certainly help, but sustained achievement usually comes down to something far less glamorous, plain discipline. Kobe Bryant made his own view on this bluntly clear. “I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success,” he said. “Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.” For Bryant, failure was never something to simply explain away by pointing at other people. It was something to examine honestly, learn from, and answer with more effort, a philosophy that shaped his entire approach…

Hrithik Roshan backs filmmaker’s take on audience obsession with stardom over cinema: ‘Somehow we haven’t grown up’ Filmmaker Pratim D Gupta recently shared a long note on Instagram, pointing out how Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi shooting in Kolkata drew far more attention than Mani Ratnam’s return to the city or his collaboration with award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay. Soon, Hrithik Roshan responded to the post. The actor agreed that audiences in India are more drawn to stardom than to cinema itself.Pratim D Gupta’s post on cinema and stardomIn his post, Pratim D Gupta called the way cinema is celebrated in…

Parenting rarely comes with a neat division of responsibilities. One parent may be making dinner while the other helps with homework. One may be managing bedtime while the other is answering a work call. Somewhere between school runs, meals, tantrums and deadlines, couples can forget that their children are watching more than just what they say to them.They are also watching how their parents speak to each other, handle disagreements, share responsibility and make everyday decisions. This is why parenting as a team does not necessarily mean agreeing on everything. It means creating a few shared rules that give children…

Mohammad Saifuddin of Bangladesh bats during the Asia Cup match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on September 24, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) Bangladesh is trying to save India’s six-match cricket tour next month, with the foreign ministers of both countries involved in efforts to resolve the issue, news agency AFP reported.The tour consists of three ODIs and three T20Is. It was originally scheduled for August last year but was postponed after relations between Dhaka and New Delhi deteriorated.Bangladesh sports minister Aminul Haque said on Monday that discussions were continuing at the ministerial level.”It…

Dr Lakshmi Sammarco shared her shock when she found 7-year-old William dead and duct-taped inside a closet in a Cincinnati home. Hamilton County Coroner Dr Lakshmi Sammarco broke her silence on the death of seven-year-old William Evans who was found duct-taped and dead in a closet on August 6. She said she froze the moment she opened the door of the closet. The child was co-parented by his mother, Kaitlin Evans, and Kirby Rankin and Nessa Keaney. Dr Lakshmi said those who are in the profession always say that they expect the worst, but they get it. There were multiple…

Julie Andrews has confirmed that she will not reprise her beloved role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in much talked about ‘The Princess Diaries 3’.Julie Andrews NOT returning for ‘Princess Diaries’The 90-year-old acting legend confirmed to InStyle that she has decided not to return for the third instalment of the Disney franchise, which follows 2001’s ‘The Princess Diaries’ and 2004’s ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’. In the interview, Andrews said, “I think I probably passed… I think I’m retired, really, would be about the best description for that.”The actress explained, “They asked me all last year if I would be…

Swimming pool full, taps dry and 5-6 hour power cuts The idea of paying crores for a home usually comes with certain expectations. Better facilities, a comfortable lifestyle, and fewer everyday hassles are often part of the appeal. But a video shared by a Greater Noida resident has started a different conversation online after she questioned whether expensive homes always offer the kind of living experience people expect from them.The woman, identified as Sweety, shared a video from her high-rise home and spoke about her experience of living in society. What begins with a look at the property’s view and…

NEW DELHI: Eighteen years after scripting history at the Beijing Olympics, Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra looked back on the moment that changed Indian sport forever, describing his individual gold medal as the “biggest peak of my sporting life”.On August 11, 2008, Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal when he triumphed in the men’s 10m air rifle event with a score of 700.5.Marking the 18th anniversary of his historic achievement, Bindra reflected on the significance of that day in a post on X.”18 years ago today, I reached the biggest peak of my sporting…

Brits queue for hours as glasses sell out. Hundreds of people across the UK are scrambling to get certified solar eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday evening’s partial solar eclipse, with stocks selling out at shops and online stores.Long queues have been reported in London, Exeter, Wales and Kent, with some shoppers waiting for hours to secure the protective eyewear, The Sun reported. Several retailers have also reported their stocks disappearing within minutes.Long queues as eclipse glasses sell outAt the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, customers were seen lining up for eclipse glasses, with only about 100 sets reportedly available.…

Atif Aslam reflects on his 10-year India ban and his enduring bond with Indian fans. Nearly a decade after being barred from working in India, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has reflected on the restrictions that kept him away from one of his biggest audiences. The singer said his Indian fans have continued to seek out his music despite the ban, while the experience also pushed him to explore his identity as an independent artiste.Atif Aslam says ban changed his musical journeySpeaking to Kris Fade, Atif Aslam recalled the circumstances that led to his prolonged absence from India and said the…