All posts tagged: virtue

The defining virtue of Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open: Grit more than charisma

The defining virtue of Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open: Grit more than charisma

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When Carlos Alcaraz left the Australian Open last year, the disappointment of losing to a half-fit Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals, after capitulating in the face of the Serb’s wily, disruptive tactics, was palpable. Twelve months have made a world of difference. As he defeated Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to become the youngest player in men’s tennis history to complete the career Grand Slam, traces of last year’s humbling have all but vanished. He possesses a whirring forehand, an elite return of serve, an incredible burst of athleticism and a deftness of touch and variety. Despite all those weapons, Alcaraz’s victorious, history-making run in Melbourne Park was proof that grit and determination have become just as synonymous with him as flash and exuberance. He swatted aside the massively popular home favourite, Alex de Minaur, in three clinical sets in the quarterfinals. He sealed a sensational, unlikely come-from-behind victory in five sets over Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. It saw him overcome a cramping body thanks to a steady diet of pickle juice and intense …

Kara Title Reveal: Dhanush walks the thin line between sin and virtue to protect his family in action thriller

Kara Title Reveal: Dhanush walks the thin line between sin and virtue to protect his family in action thriller

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Dhanush recently took to his social media handle to share the first and second looks of his upcoming film, Kara. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the movie is an emotionally rooted action thriller slated for release in the summer of 2026. The makers have now officially unveiled the film’s title reveal video, presenting an introductory glimpse of Dhanush’s character, Karasami. Kara Title Reveal Video In the 1-minute-and-22-second title glimpse, Dhanush’s character is portrayed as a man who locks horns with the wrong people due to his profession. As he finds himself being hunted, he realises that the only way out is to man up and face the consequences of his past actions. Caught between sin and virtue, he must protect his family against all odds, taking on a one-man battle before he loses everything he holds dear. Blending jaw-dropping action with intense, thrilling moments, the glimpse ultimately reveals his character as Karasami, also known as Kara. Watch the glimpse here: Written and directed by Por Thozhil fame Vignesh Raja, the film features Mamitha Baiju as the …

Spice of Life: Mind the manners, forgotten virtue of everyday etiquette

Spice of Life: Mind the manners, forgotten virtue of everyday etiquette

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As we waited patiently at the narrow staircase of a posh Chandigarh café for a young couple to climb up and make their way out, I was least expecting a thank you from them but adding to my despair, they didn’t even bother to acknowledge our gesture. People frequently do this, and it is nothing new. Being educated, wealthy, or modern has nothing to do with manners. But we must remember former US President Theodore Roosevelt’s quote: “To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” As a courtesy, one has to hold the door for the person behind irrespective of their gender, status or age. (Shutterstock) I was heading a team in a company where my colleagues would shut the door in my face while I stood holding it for them. Once, when I asked a girl about it, she blamed it on her upbringing. As a courtesy, one has to hold the door for the person behind irrespective of their gender, status or age. It …

Everything To Know About Taliban’s New “Vice And Virtue” Law In Afghanistan

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Kabul: The Taliban government’s new law to “promote virtue and prevent vice” has codified their austere rules for Afghan society, dictating strict controls according to their vision of Islam. In recent days there has been evidence of Taliban morality police enforcing the legislation, as well as Afghans self-policing to avoid conflicts with officials. However, other elements are yet to be enforced and Taliban authorities have already been clamping down on behaviour they deem un-Islamic since surging back to power three years ago. Here is what we know about the new law and its effect on society: The new order The text contains 35 articles. The most criticised dictates that a woman’s voice should not be raised outside the home and that they should not sing or read poetry aloud. Unrelated men and women are forbidden from looking at each other, and women are commanded to cover themselves entirely in front of non-Muslim women. Men are ordered to grow beards longer than a fist, wear loose-fitting clothes and not reveal their bodies between the navel and …

The fall of the Davos Man: Globalisation as virtue is over – and India is playing its part in the fractured new order

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In the sun-drenched halls of Davos, nestled amidst the soaring Swiss Alps, once reverberated the fervent chants of “Davos Man”. This superclass figure was born in the optimistic fog of the 1990s at the peak of post-Cold War globalisation. His creed: Open markets, unfettered capital flows, and a borderless world pulsating with the exchange of ideas and talent. His utopia: A level playing field, a seamlessly connected planet where prosperity trickles down under the banner of a universalised globalisation model. The Davos Man was the peak representation of a flat world where a superclass of global elites was still able to reach a consensus on global challenges and risks. This almost looks like a bygone era, as the crystalline facade of Davos’ optimism has cracked. The tectonic plates of global order have shifted, and the world has entered an era of disorder, birthing a new breed: The “Geopolitical Man”. He stands in the debris of fractured consensus, where free markets are becoming secondary to nationalism, populism, and state conflict. The tremors that toppled Davos Man …

One thing that hasn’t changed is virtue of hard work

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Anil Kapoor Shared Success Mantra On Completing 4 Decades In Showbiz ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Bollywood star Anil Kapoor has summed up his journey of over 40 years in Hindi cinema, where he has been feted with numerous awards and honours. Anil took to Instagram, where he shared a string of photographs featuring his journey of four decades in Bollywood. The pictures show Anil winning multiple awards during his run in the showbiz industry.  The versatile actor Anil Kapoor wrote, “In the 4 decades that I’ve been around, tides have changed, talent has changed, tastes have changed and audiences certainly have changed… The one thing that hasn’t changed is the virtue of hard work, persistence and conviction, and they are rewards enough. But a few awards don’t hurt.” Anil Kapoor 66, who has appeared in over 100 films in his career, established himself as a leading man with his roles in ‘Meri Jung’. He was later seen in blockbusters such as ‘Karma’, ‘Mr. India’, ‘Parinda’, ‘Tezaab’, ‘1942: A Love Story’, ‘Taal’, ‘Nayak’, ‘Welcome’, …