Quote of the day by Ben Kingsley reflects on the rare privilege of earning a living through work that feels meaningful. It speaks to the choices we make when money, ambition and personal satisfaction pull us in different directions. The article looks at gratitude, purpose, contentment, self-worth and the deeper meaning of success when a person is no longer chasing more simply for the sake of it.

AFG vs IND Playing 11: India triumphed with a commanding seven-wicket win in their first T20I clash; however, alterations to the lineup are under consideration for the next match. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential return as an opener is on the table, while spinner Varun Chakravarthy may be sidelined for the entire series due to a side injury.

Tyler Perry has shared his decision to avoid marriage due to the potential financial pitfalls associated with divorce. With a net worth of $1.4 billion derived from his career that delves into the complexities of relationships, Perry emphasizes the freedom that comes with owning all his creative works. Rising from homelessness to immense wealth, he values maintaining control over his personal and financial aspects.

Oracle job cuts: A woman's LinkedIn post detailed her husband's sudden job loss after twelve years at Oracle. He discovered his termination after being unable to log into his work system. The post highlighted his dedication, including working from a hospital and during family vacations. It also touched upon visa uncertainties faced by many Indian tech professionals abroad. The story has sparked conversations about impersonal corporate layoffs and their consequences.

A cruise ship, Costa Serena, arrived in Nagoya to house 4,000 Asian Games athletes amid accommodation concerns.

Antarctica tourists flying from Cape Town will soon travel on fuel partly made from used cooking oil. South Africa’s Sasol is supplying sustainable aviation fuel to luxury operator White Desert, which runs trips costing up to $120,000, as Antarctic tourism faces pressure to reduce its environmental impact.

American actor Sydney Sweeney is facing intense backlash for featuring naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting equipment for a viral commercial for Novig. Amid this, the story of track athelete Allyson Felix's departure with Nike in 2019 and how she went on to create her own footwear brand Saysh is making waves online.

Newly surfaced FBI records reveal gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was withdrawn and fixated on firearms. He opened fire at a Trump rally, grazing the candidate's ear. A fire chief died shielding his family while two others were injured. Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service snipers at the scene. Investigators found no clear motive despite extensive interviews and digital file reviews.