A silver thumb ring is believed to symbolize willpower and emotional balance, combining the moon’s influence with the thumb’s association with personal power. While lacking scientific proof, the placebo effect of intention-setting and ritual may offer benefits like increased confidence and reduced anxiety for wearers.
Andy Flower, in Dubai for ILT20 commentary and RCB scouting, praised Virat Kohli’s hunger and “incredible standard” after his back-to-back ODI tons. The RCB coach backed India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid criticism following consecutive home Test series defeats, saying responsibility cannot fall on one man. Flower also urged India to avoid extreme turners, insisting…
‘Convince to give up those arms’: Lebanon to roll out plan to disarm Hezbollah; US envoy says army and government in talks
Parmeet Sethi, the iconic villain from ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, humorously claims royalty from Kapil Sharma for his frequent mentions on the comedy show. Sethi, who has also ventured into direction and TV, feels like a recurring character without appearing on screen. He views Kapil’s jokes sportingly, acknowledging the comedian’s wit and their warm, family-like…
Microsoft is restructuring its sales division to focus on artificial intelligence, leading to 9,000 job cuts. The company aims to become a leading AI firm by replacing traditional sales roles with technically skilled “solutions engineers.” This shift involves streamlining sales efforts and consolidating solutions areas to better promote AI tools like Copilot.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability for tonight’s preseason game against the Detroit Pistons remains uncertain due to illness. While optimism exists, his participation, if any, will be limited to ease him back. The team prioritizes his long-term health for the upcoming regular season, testing their depth in his potential absence.
Asian equities declined on Wednesday as investors paused after recent gains, with gold and silver also tumbling. This pullback followed US President Trump’s suggestion that a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping might not proceed. Markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo experienced drops, while gold saw a sharp fall from its record peak.
Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Stuart Broad believe India deserves victory at Edgbaston, citing their dominance with both bat and ball throughout the Test. Hussain highlighted India’s winning of more sessions and Akash Deep’s impressive spell. Broad acknowledged India’s superior bowling and batting performance, admitting his surprise at their strong recovery after the Headingley…
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s ‘War 2’ has exceeded expectations, earning Rs 52.50 crore on its opening day. Boosted by a strong Telugu dubbed version, which amassed Rs 23.25 crore, the film surpassed initial modest predictions. While the Hindi version contributed Rs 29 crore, it was the regional performance that propelled ‘War 2’ past the…
