Arabic proverb of the day: ‘The mountain went into labor and gave birth to a mouse’ and the lesson it offers about expectations and disappointing outcomes

‘The Mountain Went Into Labor and Gave Birth to a Mouse’ “Imagine an entire village gathering in anticipation. The earth trembles. A mountain appears to be splitting apart. Surely something magnificent is about to emerge. But after all the noise and suspense, out comes… a mouse.“That striking image is at the heart of one of…

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‘Has it become a crime to have darshan of Lord Ram?’: Congress alleges Ajay Rai put under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit | India News

Ajay Rai put under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday alleged that its Uttar Pradesh unit chief Ajay Rai was placed under house arrest a day before a high-level party delegation was scheduled to visit Ayodhya and offer prayers at the Ram Temple.The party claimed the action was…

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Zeenat Aman stands by her support for live-in relationships: ‘Wouldn’t you rather have five joyous years than fifteen miserable ones?’ |

Zeenat Aman stands by her support for live-in relationships: ‘Wouldn’t you rather have five joyous years than fifteen miserable ones?’ (Image credits: Instagram) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has once again defended her support for live-in relationships, maintaining that couples should live together before making a lifelong commitment through marriage. Although her views have drawn criticism…

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36 years on, Yasin Malik, 4 aides named in Kashmiri Pandit nurse’s kidnap-murder | India News

Yasin Malik, 4 aides named in Kashmiri Pandit nurse’s kidnap-murder SRINAGAR: J&K Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) filed a 737-page chargesheet Monday for the 1990 abduction, torture and killing of 27-year-old Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, naming the proscribed JKLF’s then chief commander Mohammad Yasin Malik and four associates as the main conspirators in a…

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Icelandic proverb of the day: “No one becomes an unbeaten bishop”, a lesson on how power comes with adversity, betrayal and competition | World News

Proverb of the day: ‘No one becomes a bishop unbeaten’ Proverb of the day: There is no easy way to success, and it only comes through heat and sweat. We are familiar with this saying, which does not need much explanation, as similar proverbs exist in all countries, languages, and cultures. But the Icelandic one…

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CEA urges power utilities to use IoT tech to prevent fires caused by short-circuits | India News

CEA urges power utilities to use IoT tech to prevent fires caused by short-circuits NEW DELHI: Taking note of recent fires in buildings, including high-rises, residential and commercial complexes, reported from different parts of the country, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has asked power utilities, and states and UTs to use technology to prevent such incidents.In…

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Italian proverb of the day: ‘The wolf loses its fur but not its vice’. A reminder that true character is much harder to change than appearances

The wolf may shed its fur, but never its nature: The timeless wisdom behind Italy’s most enduring proverb A politician promises to change after a scandal. A friend swears they have given up a harmful habit, only to fall back into it weeks later. A company rebrands itself after a public controversy, yet its culture…

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Randeep Hooda reveals why he rejected Salman Khan’s career advice: ‘I never wanted to do the same kind of roles’ |

Randeep Hooda reveals why he rejected Salman Khan’s career advice: ‘I never wanted to do the same kind of roles’ (Image credits: Instagram) Randeep Hooda has revealed that he chose not to follow career advice given by Salman Khan, despite admitting it was “good advice.” The actor said that while both Salman and his father…

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