Quote of the day by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: "My opinion is that politicians should be humble in the face of history. And whenever history is a matter of debate, it…" - a thoughtful reflection reminds us that history deserves humility, evidence and careful scholarship, not political convenience

Quote of the day by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: “My opinion is that politicians should be humble in the face of history. And whenever history is a matter of debate, it…” – a thoughtful reflection reminds us that history deserves humility, evidence and careful scholarship, not political convenience | World News

Politicians are usually the ones telling a country what its own history means. Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, argued that this was not really their job to begin with. “My opinion is that politicians should be humble in the face of history,” he said. “And whenever history is a matter of debate, it should…

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After surviving Hurricane Irma, this Florida teen created a programme that teaches students what schools didn't

After surviving Hurricane Irma, this Florida teen created a programme that teaches students what schools didn’t

After Hurricane Irma, Elise Raurell Built a Programme Schools Never Had—and Nearly 500 Students Have Learned From It. (Photo: Official website) When Hurricane Irma swept through South Florida, Elise Raurell was just a child. The fallen trees, damaged neighbourhoods and uncertainty left a lasting impression on her. Years later, that frightening experience inspired the 16-year-old…

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Google employee shares reality behind viral office life videos, says 'Don't believe every reel you see'

Google Office Life: Google employee shares reality behind viral office life videos, says ‘Don’t believe every reel you see’

For a long time, social media has helped shape the image of life inside big technology companies. Videos showing gaming rooms, gyms, and stylish office spaces often go viral, leaving many people with the impression that the workplace is as relaxed as it looks online. A Google employee’s recent post on X, however, has started…

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Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: 'Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that...' — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflicted

Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: ‘Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that…’ — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflicted

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic by Homer that follows the long and difficult journey of hero Odysseus as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War Consider an investor who ignores obvious warning signs, loses a fortune on risky cryptocurrency investments, and then blames the global financial system. Or a company executive…

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TISS postpones 86th convocation citing 'unforeseen circumstances'; CJI Surya Kant was to be chief guest

TISS postpones 86th convocation citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’; CJI Surya Kant was to be chief guest

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) abruptly postponed its 86th annual convocation, scheduled to be held on Sunday, Aug 2. In an email sent to students after midnight on Thursday, at around 12.50 am, TISS said that the convocation, had been postponed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’….

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