Bharti Fulmali: Meet Bharti Fulmali: Called ‘a man’ online and mocked for her looks, she is now part of India’s World Cup squad and inspiring young women

Every time Bharti Fulmali’s name appeared online, the conversation was not always about cricket.For years, the Vidarbha batter found herself at the center of comments about her appearance. Strangers who knew little about her journey felt comfortable questioning her looks, her personality, and even her identity. The criticism was public, constant, and often deeply personal.Yet,…

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Iranian-Americans protest against Iran’s team outside opening round World Cup game

Calls to remove Iran’s clerical regime sounded outside Iran’s opening match at the World Cup. Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles to protest the presence of Iran’s team, which they believe is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran striker Mehdi Taremi told reporters this week that US-Iran political tension “undermines the joy” of…

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Korean proverb of the day: “Birds hear the words spoken in the day, and the mice those at night” |

Korean proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Korean proverbs form a vital part of the traditional wisdom which captures the essence of values and belief systems in Korean culture. Proverbs are mostly simple phrases with profound significance and implications for human behaviour, interaction and societal issues. The use of imagery drawn from natural and common…

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Is the convertible car heading into the sunset?

It is important to remember that the last rites for the convertible have been read before. In the 1970s and 1980s, for example, sales plummeted as stricter safety restrictions made them more expensive to build, while consumer tastes moved towards high-performance hatchbacks. The increasing prevalence of air conditioning, meanwhile, took away part of the convertible’s…

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Why every parent should adopt them

Getting children to follow simple routines can be difficult sometimes. What many parents do is nag children for little things: to brush their teeth, switch off the TV, or finish homework. Many times, these repeated instructions turn into arguments. ​Parenting coach Parikshit Jobanputra suggests that the way parents communicate these everyday expectations can make a…

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