‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ author Dale Carnegie’s 7 rules to be charismatic and influential

Your body language speaks louder than your words or tone when talking to others. And so, Carnegie says one should hone their body language to appear more charismatic. Stand tall (shoulders back, no slouch), uncross arms (welcoming), lean slightly in (engaged), hold steady eye contact (trust, not stare-downs). Mirror subtly (they cross legs, you do…

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Story from a Japanese Zoo: This little baby macaque was abandoned by his mother and he found comfort is the most unexpected thing

In a digital world crowded with fleeting trends, it takes something deeply tender to make people pause, and a tiny macaque named Punch has done exactly that. At Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, the six-month-old monkey has captured global attention not through spectacle, but through vulnerability. Born abandoned and raised by caretakers, Punch found unexpected…

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Italy Lovers’ Arch: “This is an unwanted Valentine’s Day gift”; world mourns the loss of Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch |

Sad news from Italy. In a dramatic moment on Valentine’s Day 2026, Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch collapsed into the waters of the southern coastline, leaving tourists, locals, and romantics around the world teary eyed and grieving. It was a natural limestone formation that stood sentinel over the Adriatic Sea. The beloved landmark breathed its last…

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“I don’t hate India. But I also don’t think it’s my home anymore. The way husbands treat their wives…” Female traveller shares her India experience |

Representative image/AI generated/ Canva For many in the Indian diaspora, returning home after years abroad is looked upon as an emotional reunion. It’s all about a reconnection with food, family and familiarity. The nostalgia is supposed to overwhelm, make you emotional, and outweigh the inconvenience if there is any. Grandparents meet grandchildren. Old streets taking…

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