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“In the end, we get older, we kill everyone who loves us through the worries we give them, through the troubled tenderness we inspire in them, and the fears we ceaselessly cause.”

Walter Benjamin (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes comfort people instantly. Others leave readers unsettled for a while because they touch emotions most people usually avoid discussing openly. This quote by Walter Benjamin belongs firmly in the second category.It is not a light quote. It does not try to sound motivational or reassuring. In fact, the line…

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‘One of the things we liked to remind ourselves…’ When the actor’s dialogue taught us about taking a chance on things

Bruce Willis is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most beloved action heroes. While the actor has long retired following his dementia diagnosis, his films and performances continue to be celebrated by fans across the world. Here is a look at the quote of the day from his early 2000s film Bandits. Quote of the day…

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    IMF warns Iran war disruptions are pushing global economy towards ‘adverse’ scenario; growth risks rise

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that continued disruptions from the Iran war are pushing the global economy closer to an “adverse” scenario marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions and rising inflation risks, AFP reported.Last month, the IMF’s World Economic Outlook projected global growth at 3.1 per cent for 2026 under its…

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    Out of contention for CWG and Asian Games, Nikhat Zareen says boxers were ‘crushed’ in BFI vs SAI tussle during trials

    Nikhat Zareen on Thursday said the last two weeks had been “torture” for boxers, who were affected by the dispute between the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).SAI had objected to BFI’s assessment-based selection process after receiving complaints from several boxers. The assessment camp for selecting squads for this…

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    “Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired.”

    Erik Erikson (Image: Wikipedia) Hope is one of those things people rarely notice when life feels stable. It quietly sits in the background while plans move normally, relationships feel secure, and the future appears manageable. Most people do not wake up every morning consciously thinking about hope. They simply assume tomorrow will arrive and life…

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