it would perhaps be unwise to settle for someone who has trouble controlling their emotions in low-pressure situations.

Ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, once said: “Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something.”Again, renowned American poet, memoirist and civil ...

Let’s be honest for a second. We’ve all been guilty of bombarding our faces with a heavy rotation of aggressive acids, potent peels, and gritty scrubs, hoping to force our skin into submission. The ...

When a public clash between a Minister and an IPS officer goes viral, it does more than trend; it exposes the fragile balance between the political and permanent executive. Is authority a license for ...

We’ve all heard the benefits of having friends but there is one that will be with you for the long haul, and it is your most important relationship.

Thiruvalluvar, revered by Tamils as an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher, has often been invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders. But who is Thiruvalluvar, and what are the key ...

Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American mythologist, writer, and lecturer who became very popular for his thorough analysis of world mythology and.

Some say 476 AD. Others point to the Roman–Persian wars of the 7th century. But in 529 AD, Emperor Justinian closed the Neoplatonic Academy of Athens — the last institutional link to Plato’s original ...

The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.

Our health and well-being depends on disassociating ourselves from the persistent negative thoughts that can lead to bitterness.

Last week’s column dealt with President Trump’s proposed Board of Peace and how it effectively formalised the split within the Western alliance. Cyprus has now found itself facing the difficult ...