Take risks: the odds are better than you think

Now, think of yourself. Are you a person who likes to play too safe in any challenge? Are you relaxed to be in the comfort zone and just hoping to have a mistake-free, loss-free and stress-free life? It may sound like the good life, but it is actually the “no-life” way to go.

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The one and only philosopher king

There have been a large number of kings and philosophers in the world. However, philosopher kings were a rare breed. There was a philosopher king who ruled a part of Greece in the days of yore. He is overshadowed by an emperor who was also a celebrated philosopher. The noted philosopher king was none other than Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE).

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Thorns on the Side

Island biodiversity

Last week, the UN and its member countries celebrated a very important day, which held special significance for islanders. This year’s the International Day for Biological Diversity observed worldwide on May 22 had the theme ‘Island Biodiversity’.

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