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Quote of the day by Li Ka-shing (AP photo) There are moments when people quietly blame circumstances for the way things turn out. Luck, timing, family background, money and simple chance can all appear to have a genuine say in where a person actually ends up. Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist, took a genuinely different view of this. “You can believe in Fung Shui if you want, but ultimately people control their own fate,” he said. “The most important thing is to improve yourself and give it your best. Then many things previously thought to be impossible…

No one was injured in the crash, though Woods had to crawl out through the passenger door to free himself.Police released body camera footage in April that captured the aftermath of the incident, showing the golfing legend after his vehicle clipped a truck and rolled over.In the video, Woods appears calm, kneeling on one knee as he tells officers: “I looked down at my phone, and all of a sudden, boom”. He passed a breathalyser test but declined to take a urinalysis screening for other drugs, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said at the time.Woods told officers he had not…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to discuss the roadmap for the Indian men’s team on Thursday, September 3, and the top brass has called for a meeting with head coach Gautam Gambhir, chairman of the selection committee Ajit Agarkar and Centre of Excellence (CoE) chief VVS Laxman in Mumbai. Sources within the board confirmed to HT Digital that one of the discussion points would also revolve around the team’s recent losses in Ireland and England.Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar to meet with the BCCI on Thursday. (PTI)Earlier, the review meeting was scheduled to…

Jupiter’s transit in Ashlesha nakshatra on September 3, 2026, will encourage introspection. This celestial event prompts a focus on emotional habits and the need for control. Individuals may examine their communication styles and relationship testing patterns. Financial decisions and family dynamics will also reveal underlying emotional influences. The transit asks people to relax their grip and allow for natural growth. On September 3, 2026, Jupiter will be transiting the third phase (Pada) of Ashlesha nakshatra. This transit can bring a quieter kind of growth. Instead of aiming for more achievement, it might reveal more about emotional habits, trust, attachment and…

Who doesn’t dream of a clean, airy and full of oxygen space. The idea of keeping a little piece of nature indoors has long been associated with cleaner and healthier homes. But the claim that certain houseplants can actually help remove pollutants from indoor air became famous after NASA’s 1989 Clean Air Study. The study famously examined whether common indoor plants could help remove pollutants from sealed environments. The research helped put 15 familiar houseplants on the map as potential natural air-cleaners.As per NASA Clean Air Study, here’s a list of 15 houseplants which are “NASA-recommended” or “NASA air-purifying” plants.…

Srinagar, September 2: The strike by MBBS and BDS intern doctors across Jammu & Kashmir entered its third day today, with interns continuing their peaceful protest at all Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) across the Union Territory and SKIMS Bemina.The interns are demanding an immediate enhancement of the internship stipend, which is currently ₹12,300 per month.On September 1, interns also organised peaceful candle marches within the campuses of GMCs across J&K and SKIMS Bemina, reiterating their demand for justice and an early resolution of the long-pending stipend issue.AIMSA representatives, including Dr Tasaduk, Dr Shahnawaz and Dr Faraz from SKIMS, Dr Akib…

Keralam chief minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday challenged Sunni Islamic scholar Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad’s remarks on keeping women confined to their homes, calling it a “misinterpretation” of Islamic history.Keralam chief minister V D Satheesan says Islamic cleric Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad’s view goes against the state’s progressive tradition. (Agencies)The cleric, who holds the title of the Grand Mufti of India, had reportedly sparked outrage after he said women should not be allowed into the public sphere as it would lead to destruction.The Keralam chief minister rejected the scholar’s remarks saying his view does not align with the “progressive” tradition of…

AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has held that a woman returning from maternity leave is ordinarily entitled to be restored to the same position she held before going on leave and cannot be placed at a professional disadvantage because of pregnancy or motherhood. The court also directed the employer to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh costs to a woman who alleged that she was moved to a less important role after returning from maternity leave. The judgment was pronounced on August 31, 2026.Why did the woman approach the…

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday cited former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg’s reported remarks on GDP numbers to attack the Modi government, saying it must understand that “PR can polish the picture” of the GDP but not the economy itself.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared a video clip of Garg in which he stated that by revising last year’s GDP by as much as Rs six trillion, the current year’s GDP in the first quarter has gone up by around 10.3 per cent.”If you had not revised last year’s GDP, the growth in current prices would have…

If you have ever paused at a velvet sherwani or a sequinned saree on the silver screen, chances are you were looking at the work of Manish Malhotra. For over three decades, the fashion designer, known for his eponymous luxury label, has defined modern Bollywood glamour, dressing everyone from top film stars to Met Gala guests. Also read | Manish Malhotra’s Met Gala 2026 look is a heartfelt tribute to his ‘work family’ with cape featuring karigars’ namesIn December 2026, he will turn 60. He does not look it — nor does he operate like it. His days still begin…