English proverb of the day: ‘The pot calling the kettle black’ — how an old kitchen saying became a lesson in recognising our own flaws

English proverb of the day: ‘The pot calling the kettle black’ — how an old kitchen saying became a lesson in recognising our own flaws

(AI image used for representational purposes only) In an old kitchen, a pot and a kettle hanging over the same fire would eventually collect layers of smoke and soot, their surfaces darkening with every meal prepared over the flames. A pot turning around to accuse the kettle of being black carried an obvious irony because…

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RBI issues stricter norms to curb mis-selling by lenders

RBI issues stricter norms to curb mis-selling by lenders

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has finalised its consumer protection framework under responsible business conduct guidelines, tightening rules on mis-selling, deceptive digital practices & unauthorised bundling, and shifting to a prescriptive regime.The directions impose a strict consent-capture and interface-design protocol, closing gaps left in the Feb 11 draft. According to the framework, banks must capture…

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Watch: Viral Commonwealth Games cleaner dubbed 'Mop Man' performs splits and worm while mopping court | Commonwealth Games News

Watch: Viral Commonwealth Games cleaner dubbed ‘Mop Man’ performs splits and worm while mopping court | Commonwealth Games News

An entertainer dubbed “Mop Man” (real name CJ Scott Miller) breaks into his energetic dance routine while masquerading as a court cleaner at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photos by Chris Anderson)/ Via Instagram The 2026 Commonwealth Games have produced no shortage of memorable sporting moments, but one of the tournament’s biggest viral sensations has…

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RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: 'It's got to be a battle' - Gujarat Titans camp fires warning ahead of big clash

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: ‘It’s got to be a battle’ – Gujarat Titans camp fires warning ahead of big clash | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the biggest clash of the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. The winner will seal a direct berth in the final,…

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The continent that keeps the dead: Antarctica’s most disturbing unsolved disappearances and frozen expedition mysteries

The continent that keeps the dead: Antarctica’s most disturbing unsolved disappearances and frozen expedition mysteries | World News

Antarctica tends to be described in numbers first. Temperatures that fall far below what most instruments are built for, wind that can strip visibility down to nothing, distances that flatten judgment. It is also a place where people still go to work, to measure ice, to run stations, to move supplies across blank stretches of…

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"Worried about getting sued": HasanAbi accuses Fox News of running a “stalker operation” during heated livestream

“Worried about getting sued”: HasanAbi accuses Fox News of running a “stalker operation” during heated livestream

Twitch streamer HasanAbi criticized Fox News after the network referenced the 2025 “CollarGate” controversy involving his dog, Kaya, during a segment about his federal subpoena related to a trip to Cuba. Reacting on stream, Hasan accused the network of employing “literal stalkers” and called its coverage a “stalker operation.” He argued that evidence had already…

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'He'll be tired': Michael Vaughan spots one weakness in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game | Cricket News

‘He’ll be tired’: Michael Vaughan spots one weakness in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s game | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already changed the way teams approach T20 batting, but feels the 15-year-old still has one aspect of his game to refine before establishing himself across all formats. Speaking on Ajinkya Rahane‘s YouTube channel ahead of India’s five-match T20I series against…

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'I just hope that ...': Rahul Dravid fires 'fine line' warning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of likely India debut

‘I just hope that …’: Rahul Dravid fires ‘fine line’ warning for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of likely India debut | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise has been one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket over the past few months. He has scored runs in age-group cricket, domestic cricket, India A matches and the IPL. Now, the 15-year-old is on the verge of another milestone — becoming India’s youngest international cricketer.India are expected to hand Sooryavanshi…

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