The South African batting great revealed how he would pen love letters for girls in his school but never actually find the courage to hand it over to them.
You can often learn vital life lessons by listening to achievers. Their secret to success may be hard to emulate. But it can be the trigger you need to change your beliefs, says Prakash Iyer.
The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.
'The moment you are representing your country, you are supposed to do whatever you are assigned. When I was carrying drinks during the Champions Trophy, I had no ego issues. That's how I am as a person' 'The biggest lesson of life for me is to keep things simple'
'My mother had a vivacious personality and it had to come out, and Vidya was our only choice.' 'She is mummy on screen!'
From books that will inspire you to dreaming beyond the obvious, read on for life lessons from these successful IIM alumni.
'Everyone at home has a very strong point of view about how it should have been.' 'So opinions clash, points of view clash.' 'Everyone will have their favourites, and that '"I didn't like that moment in your performance".' '"This was such a kaam-chalao thing you did".'
We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).
Stars find creative ways to get their beauty sleep!
An engineer from IIT-Guwahati and alumnus of IIM-Bangalore Deepak Nanwani opted out of placements to start on his own. While two of his earlier ventures did not take off as planned, he's learnt his lessons and wants to revive his success with the third one.
'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'
'The one thing he wants from me is that I should learn from him and fly away the day I get launched.' 'He has told me that after LoveYatri, whatever film is being offered to you, it's up to you to discuss with me or not.' 'If you feel like discussing it with me, you can.' 'If you don't, go ahead and make your own choices because it is your career.'
'I will live my life and let other people live their life too.' 'There are big problems in life yaar, like global warming. Let's talk about that.'
However bright you are, rejection always hurts. But if one can understand the causes, then it could also be a great lesson, says the Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt of Rajasthan, India
The function was attended by Hon Grant Robertson, Minister for Sports and Recreation of New Zealand, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White and Event Brand Ambassador Corey Anderson among others.
Mumtaz Kazi recounts her life's journey in her own words.
Manish Sabharwal, Chairman of Teamlease Services and IIJT Education says that the current regulatory regime imposes five heavy costs on our higher education system. Read on to know what these costs are are.
'Raj and DK have taken the effort to look at Moosa as a person.' 'Like, what happened to him?' 'What made him become a terrorist?' 'The emotional trauma that he might have had... that clicked for me.'
Don't be afraid to put your happiness first.
Syria's Olympic Committee is sending seven athletes to compete in Rio this month, in athletics, swimming, judo, table tennis and weightlifting.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo showed nerves of steel to score an injury-time penalty and send holders Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the Champions League in extraordinary circumstances as they lost 3-1 to Juventus on Wednesday but won a thrilling tie 4-3 on aggregate.
Thanks to an exceptionally early marriage and pregnancy, Puja Gupta never managed to make it through college. But along the way she learnt a few lessons that she now shares with her students.
For Chef Thomas Zacharias, Chef Floyd Cardoz, was a partner, mentor. And family.
'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'India is the number one IT destination in the world as we have the largest number of IT professionals in the world.'
After a close season in which he said he wanted to leave the club but ended up staying at Old Trafford, all eyes were on Paul Pogba as Manchester United began their Premier League campaign on Sunday. Yet following a 4-0 home win over Chelsea, in which the French midfielder set up the third and fourth goals, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was full of praise for the former Juventus star.
'He was the first creative person to recognise and fully realise the power of film in an era when press ads were the only competence of Indian creatives.'
From learning under a streetlight to providing light to street children, this 1st year student is doing his bit and more
Yasuhito Endo chalked up another milestone in his storied career when Japan beat Iraq in the Asian Cup on Friday, yet his single-minded focus on team first was evident for all to see.
Vikas Krishan regrets underestimating 19-year-old Youth Olympic champion Bektemir Melikuziev of Uzbekistan in the final at the Asian Boxing Championships in Thailand.
The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.
Don't be tempted to take up what is on offer simply because it has come to you on a platter and looks promising on the surface.
From aura-scanning to lessons in spirituality, this year's MBA students had their fair tryst with learning and fun while being inducted into the school.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).
Irfan Pathan who is striving hard to make a comeback to the Indian cricket team speaks about his struggles, disappointments, failures, his idols and inspirations, his link ups and his confidence in his ability to make a comeback soon.
To inspire change and emerge as a leader, you need to have a higher sense of purpose and inspire teams to work for the larger good.
After a rough past couple of months that included a tight loss to Maria Sharapova at the French Open and an injury-enforced withdrawal from Wimbledon, World No 3 Victoria Azarenka enters the Southern California Open as hungry as ever.
If you're writing your own review, list your achievements and failures with integrity. Do not furnish incorrect information or take credit for something you haven't done.
