Managing our emotions is said to be one way of improving the quality of our life. How much we really know about ourselves, according to psychologists, is a measure of our personal
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by Durga Sahil Bloom’s The 5 Types of Wealth is a thought-provoking and refreshingly holistic exploration of what it means to be truly wealthy. In an era where financial affluence is often
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by Satchi Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money is a profound meditation on the often-irrational relationship humans have with wealth. While financial literature is traditionally inundated with rigid mathematical formulas, investment strategies,
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Romance scams have become a growing epidemic in the UK, particularly targeting vulnerable individuals like Poppy, an 84-year-old woman from Oldham, Manchester, who found herself ensnared by online fraudsters after a tragic
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Kim Jong-un has publicly chastised more than 40 North Korean officials for excessive drinking, in what marks a rare admission of misconduct within the country’s ruling elite. The furious denunciation occurred during
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In recent years, social media has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a space of lively connection and culture to a battleground of toxicity and outrage. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram,
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Tom Rosshirt’s Chasing Peace: A Story of Breakdowns, Breakthroughs, and the Spiritual Power of Neuroscience unfolds as an eloquent exploration of human vulnerability, resilience, and the profound interplay between self-perception and mental
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Danilo Lapegna’s Ultrahappiness: A Complete Scientific Guide for Spiritual Survival in the Modern World is a fascinating synthesis of psychological insight, philosophical reflection, and practical methodology. The author crafts a roadmap to
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For many, the allure of working in fashion is irresistible: glamorous runway shows, luxurious couture, and the promise of a fast-paced, glamorous career. But for one writer, the reality of working in
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Editorial Note: This column is based on remarks made by the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka during the Chinese Food Carnival held on 4 December 2024 at the China Cultural Center in
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