Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
15 Ways to Transform Your Life -Chinese Cinderella
Chinese Cinderella is an inspiring tale of a woman who overcame adversity to succeed in her studies. She believed in five things.
Herself.
Education.
The Advice of her mentors.
Not to lose focus.
To escape reality.
This blog post encourages everyone to improve their lives. How can you do that?
Believe in the power of transformation, the power of change, the power of growth.
Meditate on the words in the posters and achieve greatness.
Monday, 22 December 2025
Sunday, 21 December 2025
Saturday, 20 December 2025
The Artificial Intelligence Bubble
The article is based on an interview with two AI experts, Bhagwan Chowdry and Anoop Kunchukuttan, conducted by The Hindu, about the development of AI. The amount of money being pumped into AI research is astounding – this year, it is $375 billion (₹37500 crores). Next year, it will be $500 billion (₹41,07,500 crores). The article questions the existence of a bubble based on this money-driven research. The bubble is something fragile and easily destroyed. Is it just investor enthusiasm, or is it something useful? The speakers compare this trend to the dot-com bubble, a late 1990s speculative boom driven by excitement over the Web, with internet companies' valuations soaring even without profits; it burst in 2000-2001 as funding dried up, causing stock crashes.
The AI bubble also follows the same trend – first there is hope, then there is hype, leading to a make-or-break scenario. There are many practical applications of AI, such as email spam classifiers, recommendation systems, speech recognition, translation, chat assistants, and, recently, highly autonomous agents. AI companies are working to make these tasks more efficient, error-free, and better. There is a lot of wild guessing and speculation about the future of AI-driven tools. Every AI tool must ensure reliability, trust, factual correctness, safety and common sense. The experts say that it is difficult to predict a timeline for the development of AI tools. ‘Research will take its own time. ’ What is happening today in the field of AI is based on speculation, and they are betting on 100 things of which 95 will fail. The companies that survive the AI race will change the world. AI is here to stay.
The success of AI will depend on how it handles science, for example, 3D modelling in biology or the discovery of proteins and drugs. Even mathematical research will be impacted by AI. Companies are investing heavily in these transformative areas. AI Winter is a period when AI research and development are paused due to a lack of funding. The focus of AI research should be on efficiency and competition. Only a few companies have realised financial gains from AI. This is the way technological advancements will work. A lot of experiments will fail. AI is already embedded in our lives, and the overall trend is forward-looking.
You can listen to the full interview, which is available as a podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EbiYlHfdcYRVdOiMm5b4V?si=414d81f5e6064c8d
References:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagwanucla/
Friday, 19 December 2025
Don't Quit by Edgar Guest
Key words with meanings
Life – the way we live and experience the world
Success – achieving what we aim for
Failure – not achieving the expected result
Effort – hard work put into doing something
Hope – belief that good things will happen
Perseverance – continuing to try even when it is difficult
Patience – the ability to wait calmly without getting upset
Responsibility – duties or tasks we must take care of
Determination – strong decision to continue and not give up
Motivation – an inner force that encourages us to act and try again
Summary of the Poem
The poem Don’t Quit teaches us an important lesson about life.
Life does not always go according to our plans.
We may face problems, failures, and responsibilities in life.
Sometimes life feels difficult, like climbing a steep hill.
People may suffer due to money problems and stress.
The poet tells us not to lose hope during hard times.
It is okay to take a short rest, but we should never give up.
Life has many twists and unexpected changes.
Many people fail because they stop trying too early.
Success often comes when we make one more honest effort.
Super Summary
The poem teaches a valuable lesson about life.
Life doesn’t always go as planned.
We all face problems and failures.
Life can be very difficult at times.
Stress and money issues cause struggles.
We must stay hopeful during challenges.
Rest is okay, but don’t quit.
Life is full of surprises and changes.
Quitting too soon leads to failure.
Success comes from trying again with effort.
Chinese Cinderella – Adeline Yen Mah (Simplified Summary and Vocabulary)
Essential Vocabulary for the lesson
Autobiography – A story written by a person about their own life
Unwanted child – A child who is not accepted or loved by the family
Blame – To say someone is responsible for something bad
Neglect – Lack of care, attention, or love
Loneliness – Feeling alone and unsupported
Suffering – Experiencing pain or hardship over a long time
Resilience – The ability to stay strong during difficult situations
Determination – Strong will to succeed despite problems
Education – Learning that helps improve one’s life and future
Support – Help and encouragement from others
Scholarship – Financial help given to study based on merit
Hope – Belief that life will become better
Triumph – Success after struggle or hardship
Summary of the Lesson
Adeline Yen Mah is the author of Chinese Cinderella.
The story is based on the author’s own life experiences.
Adeline is treated as an unwanted child in her family because her mother died
while giving birth to her.
Her family wrongly blames her for her mother’s death and treats her badly.
The lesson shows how Adeline faces pain, loneliness, and neglect from her family.
Education becomes her only hope to change her life.
With strong determination and hard work, she performs well in her studies.
Her Aunt Baba and a few kind teachers encourage and support her.
The title Chinese Cinderella compares her life to Cinderella’s—she suffers silently
but succeeds in the end.
The story ends positively, with Adeline winning a scholarship to study abroad and
later becoming a successful doctor.
Thursday, 18 December 2025
News Headlines - December 18- December 31, 2025 - Curated from The Hindu - Chennai Edition
31-12-25
31-12-25
Wednesday
Page 1
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman PM and key political rival to Hasina, dies
(First two paragraphs)
Page 2
Social media platforms told to take down ‘pornographic, obscene’ content
(First two paragraphs)
Page 4
Technical glitch hits Green Line Metro Rail services
(First two paragraphs)
Page 6
On patrol with the marine force as dead turtles wash ashore
(First two paragraphs)
Page 8
Madurai to have Twin Cities ties with Camberley
(First two paragraphs)
Page 10
The India-New Zealand FTA — unlocking growth
(First two paragraphs)
Page 11
Why programming is losing its ‘gold standard’ status to GenAI
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre
(First two paragraphs)
Defence Ministry inks contracts for procurements for Army and Navy at a cost of over ₹4,600 cr
(First two paragraphs)
Page 14
HAL enters civil market with Dhruv NG helicopter
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
Small value retail digital payments on the rise: RBI report
(First two paragraphs)
Page 17
Harmanpreet dazzles as India completes 5-0 rout
(First two paragraphs)
30-12-25
Page 1
SC pauses its judgment on Aravalli, moots new panel
(First two paragraphs)
IIP growth climbs to 25-month high of 6.7% in November
(First two paragraphs)
Page 4
Murders in Avadi Police Commissionerate have reduced this year: CoP
(First two paragraphs)
Page 5
Northeast monsoon likely to end with below-normal rain in T.N.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 6
Collection of short stories that strikes a chord with music lovers
(First two paragraphs)
Page 11
Literary exchanges enrich languages and communities: Murmu
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr.
(First two paragraphs)
Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February
(First two paragraphs)
Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya sets off for Oman
(First two paragraphs)
Page 13
Size of bank frauds rising but cases on decline: RBI report
(First two paragraphs)
‘Australia to remove tariffs on Indian exports from Jan. 1’
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
Dominant Team India targets a clean sweep
(First two paragraphs)
29-12-25
Page 2
Government sets new fee for property transfer returns and leases in the State
(First two paragraphs)
How Chennai is embracing vinyl revival in tune with global trend
(First three paragraphs)
Page 3
Redevelopment of railway stations under Centre’s scheme progressing fast
(First two paragraphs)
Page 4
Coastal patrolling to increase amid rising deaths of turtles
(First two paragraphs)
Education Plus - New ways of learning
(First three paragraphs)
Page 8
A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit
(First two paragraphs)
Page 10
World is looking at India with great hope, says PM
(First two paragraphs)
President undertakes dive sortie in submarine, calls it a very special experience
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
Documentary filmmaker S. Krishnaswamy passes away
(First two paragraphs)
Page 14
Brigitte Bardot, French cinema icon and screen siren of the 1960s, dies at 91
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
Smriti, Shafali help the Women in Blue make it 4-0
(First two paragraphs)
28-12-25
Thailand and Cambodia sign new truce deal to end border fighting
Discarded fishing gear piling up on T.N. coast as recycling infrastructure lags
Chargesheet names Allu Arjun, 22 others in stampede case
Centre’s green panel gives its nod to Stage 2 Dulhasti hydel power project in J&K
India primed to make it four in a row against Sri Lanka
27-12-25
IIT-Madras gears up for annual techfest with over 80 events
GCC sets up specific feeding areas for stray dogs in the city
Does the city have enough shared study spaces for competitive exam aspirants?
17th-century sword missing from Danish Fort museum
Invasive mosquito species threatens India’s 2030 malaria elimination goal
Titan to enter lab-grown diamond via ‘beYon’ brand
Renuka, Deepti do the star turn as India seals series
ISL is likely to start on February 5
26-12-25
Page 1
Madhavaram, Manali lakes to get boating facility by Pongal
(First two paragraphs)
Page 6
Goschen Library in Chintadripet gets a makeover, to be opened in January
(First two paragraphs)
Page 8
Toy industry in the State is now worth around ₹1,000 crore
(First two paragraphs)
Page 10
The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’
(First two paragraphs)
Railway Ministry notifies fare hike.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 13
PM inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow
(First two paragraphs)
Page 14
Circulatory system ailments caused most deaths in 2023: report
(First two paragraphs)
‘India will soon become self-reliant in semiconductors’
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
Navi Mumbai International Airport starts operations
(First two paragraphs)
Page 17
India hopes to seal the series; Lanka looks to fight back.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 18
England eyes a miracle as Australia seeks to extend dominance.
25-12-25
Dhaka braces for the return of BNP leader ahead of polls
ISRO sends to low earth orbit largest commercial communications satellite
Work on Chennai’s sixth water reservoir to begin soon
Dowry is a cross-cultural evil, says the Supreme Court
24-12-25
24-12-25
Page 1
India pledges $450 million to aid Sri Lanka’s recovery
(First two paragraphs)
India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon
(First two paragraphs)
Page 6
Stalin inaugurates restored Victoria Public Hall in city.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 13
The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
Create awareness about new rural jobs Act, Centre tells States and U.T.s
(First two paragraphs)
Page 16
Misinformation and digital fraud must be tackled: President
(First two paragraphs)
Jnanpith Award winner Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 17
RBI announces fresh measures to inject ₹2.90 lakh cr. liquidity
(First two paragraphs)
Page 19
Women in Blue make light work of hapless Lanka
(First two paragraphs)
The silver jubilee of Anand’s golden triumph
(First two paragraphs)
23-12-25
Page 1
India, New Zealand wind up FTA talks, set to boost trade
(First two paragraphs)
Page 3
City records lower PM2.5 levels, but dust pollution poses a challenge: report
(First two paragraphs)
Page 4
Restored Victoria Public Hall is all set to reclaim its past glory and purpose.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 9
Bengaluru company begins ground testing of flying taxi
(First two paragraphs)
Page 10
Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
NITI Aayog proposes $10-bn research fund, scholarships to ‘globalise’ higher education
(First two paragraphs)
Page 14
Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy
(First two paragraphs)
Page 17
India hopes for an encore; Sri Lanka eyes a riposte
(First two paragraphs)
22-12-25
(The Hindu - Chennai Edition)
Page 1
Keeping a close watch on Bangladesh events: India
(First two paragraphs)
Railways to hike fare from December 26; Cong. slams decision
(First two paragraphs)
President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works
(First two paragraphs)
Page 6
Residents flag dumping of waste near city’s reservoir
(First two paragraphs)
Education Plus - Growing Together
(First three paragraphs)
Page 14
Snowfall ends prolonged dry spell, lifts hope for winter tourism in the Kashmir Valley
(First two paragraphs)
Page 16
ISRO set to launch mobile broadband satellite
(First two paragraphs)
Page 19
Classy Jemimah takes India to a clinical win in opener.
(First two paragraphs)
Australia quells England’s spirited challenge, keeps urn.
(First two paragraphs)
21-12-25
Rajdhani Express hits herd, 7 elephants killed in Assam
Bangladesh remains on edge amid funeral for slain leader
Stalin to inaugurate 49th Chennai Book Fair on January 8
Stalin inaugurates Porunai Museum showcasing ancient Tamil civilisation
The man who made Kerala laugh and think walks away
Republic Day festivities to highlight Vande Mataram
Gill dropped for the T20 World Cup. Kishan and Rinku make the cut.
20-12-25
Page 1
Violence rocks Bangladesh after key leader’s death; 2 newspaper o.ces torched
Page 3
Do not turn Marina beach into a bazaar, HC tells the city corporation.
Page 9
Two Seasons, Two Strangers wins the Best Film Award at IFFK.
ISRO’s launch of the U.S. satellite is scheduled for December 24
Page 13
Tilak, Hardik, Varun star as India wraps up series
Page 18
Head’s unbeaten 142 puts Australia on the verge of retaining the urn.
19-12-25
Page 1
Consider ‘ground realities’ in various States, SC tells EC
(First two paragraphs)
India signs trade pact with Oman for duty-free exports
(First two paragraphs)
Page 2
Many parts of the State to experience cooler nights till Dec. 23
(First two paragraphs)
Page 3
Work on the fourth line from Tambaram to Chengalpattu likely to begin next month.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 4
More land being acquired for flyovers on the CTH Road
(First two paragraphs)
Page 6
Diabetes registry in T.N. enrols over 5,000 children since launch
(First two paragraphs)
Page 11
Is the Artificial Intelligence boom a bubble?
(First two paragraphs)
Creatures of the night: sub-editors who turn the wheels after dark
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
Operation Sindoor highlighted India’s air power edge: Rajnath
(First two paragraphs)
Sculptor Ram Sutar passes away at 100
(Entire News)
Page 13
Rajya Sabha passes Bill to allow private firms in nuclear sector
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
Chance for the Men in Blue to end the T20I series on a high
(First two paragraphs)
18-12-25
Page 1
LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation
(First two paragraphs)
Page 2
MRTS trains to have AC coaches, stations to be upgraded with better amenities by 2028
(First two paragraphs)
Page 3
Smart water meters to be installed in 1 lakh buildings early next year
(First two paragraphs)
Page 8
T.N. to expand cool roof initiative to 297 green schools, says Stalin
(First two paragraphs)
Page 9
Kerala eyes freight electrification with e-truck corridor under PM E-DRIVE
(First two paragraphs)
Page 10
The changing patterns of India’s student migration
(First two paragraphs)
Page 12
Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa
(First two paragraphs)
Page 13
Vaishnaw says the anti-collision system installed on 2,00O km of rail network.
(First two paragraphs)
Page 15
India, Oman to sign free trade pact today: Goyal
(First two paragraphs)
Page 17
Emotional Carey slams century, gives Australia the upper hand
(First two paragraphs)
Excessive fog rules out play in the fourth T20I
(First two paragraphs)
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