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Michel Foucault was a French philosopher and historian whose work explored how power, knowledge and social institutions shape human behaviour, identity and society. In 1971, during a televised debate hosted by Dutch philosopher Fons Elders, French philosopher Michel Foucault sat across from linguist Noam Chomsky. Chomsky argued that human beings have a natural, universal human nature that political systems should help develop. Foucault disagreed completely. He argued that what society calls “human nature” is often created by powerful institutions to classify, control and manage people.More than a decade later, Foucault summed up this idea in a single statement: “Maybe the…

Avellanosa de Muñó (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Most places are known for their landscapes, history or architecture, but one tiny Spanish village is about to become famous for something that happens in the sky. According to BBC Travel, Avellanosa de Muñó, a quiet village in Spain’s Burgos province, will witness a rare celestial event on 12 August 2026, when darkness will appear to arrive twice in the same evening.The unusual phenomenon will happen because a total solar eclipse will take place shortly before sunset. For a brief moment, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, creating eclipse darkness across the landscape.…

CSAB Special Round, DASA seat allotment result 2026 The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) will declare the CSAB Special Round and Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) seat allotment result 2026 today, August 6, at 5 pm. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process will be able to check their allotment status by visiting the official website, csab.nic.in.The seat allotment result will be available only in online mode. Candidates must log in to the CSAB 2026 portal using their login credentials to view and download their allotment result.How to check the seat allotment resultCandidates can follow these steps to…

After Jean Grey and Emma Frost, it seems that Marvel Studios may have found its next Scott Summers.Kit Connor, best known for his breakout role in Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’, is reportedly in talks to play Cyclops in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot.Kit Connor in talks to join ‘X-Men’If finalised, it would land the star one of the key roles as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s next generation of mutants. His casting would land up amid a lineup of Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, who made her debut in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, the powerful telepath and…

England’s John Turner, right, celebrates with teammate Dan Mousley taking the wicket of West Indies’ Evin Lewis (PTI file photo) England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25 after struggling with injuries.The Hampshire pacer, who represented England in four international matches in 2024, still had two years left on his county contract. He also held an ECB development contract until late last year.Turner, who was born in Johannesburg, played two ODIs and two T20Is during England’s tour of the West Indies in late 2024, taking three wickets. He had also built…

Quote of the day by American author Mignon McLaughlin Human character possesses a remarkable capacity for self-deception, particularly when it comes to the pursuit of virtue. When Mignon McLaughlin, an American journalist, editor and author best known for her sharp aphorisms, penned the observation that a proud man can learn humility, but will be proud of it, she captured a profound psychological paradox. The statement points to two things: One, how some things never change; two, how pride is not easy to be curbed.When a proud (egoistic) individual sets out to conquer their own arrogance and cultivate modesty, the ego…

Indian professional lists 5 US work habits that every workplace can learn from Work culture is something people often notice only after stepping into a completely different environment. The way meetings are conducted, how deadlines are treated, and how people work together can vary from one country to another. These everyday differences may seem small, but they can leave a lasting impression.That is what a recent LinkedIn post by an Indian professional has brought into focus. Reflecting on his years in the United States, he shared the workplace habits that stood out to him the most and the lessons he…

Family doubted his gap year, but GATE success led to IIT Hyderabad and a Rs 30 LPA Qualcomm job. (Representative AI Image) Many engineering graduates accept their first job offer simply because it feels like the safest option. But one Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) graduate from Hyderabad chose a far more uncertain path—one that required convincing his family, trusting his abilities and staying committed to a long-term goal.His decision eventually took him from a rejected Rs 4 LPA job offer to IIT Hyderabad and, finally, a Rs 30 lakh per annum (CTC) placement at Qualcomm.When a secure job wasn’t…

Pankaj Tripathi has looked back on the difficult years he endured before his breakout role in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, likening that period of his career to planting seeds on a farm and waiting patiently for them to bear fruit.Pankaj Tripathi says he never needed external motivationIn an interview with ANI, the National Award-winning actor revealed that he never sought external motivation during the initial phase of his career. Instead, he channelled his energy into perfecting his craft, drawing on lessons from his upbringing in a farming family in Bihar. “I didn’t know that a person had to keep motivating themselves…

BENGALURU: In one of the most high-profile appointments of coaches in Karnataka cricket, the KSCA has roped in former Indian pacer and state skipper R Vinay Kumar as the head coach for the upcoming season.The 42-year-old, the most successful captain of Karnataka, is learnt to have been cleared by the Cricket Administrative Committee (CAC), which includes Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sunil Joshi, Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad. Vinay’s appointment, along with that of the other men’s and women’s coaching staff, will be ratified at the managing committee meeting likely to be held on August 13.Vinay, apart from being a talent…