Photo: Guinnessworldrecords and Canva The “Instant-delivery era” is often criticised for its obsession with convenience, but did you know, over a century ago, there used to be a “postal delivery service” that sounds almost impossible today! Well, you may be trusting the delivery agent with your super-expensive purchases, however, we’re pretty sure you won’t trust…
For years, the evolution of flight seemed fairly straightforward. Dinosaurs developed feathers, with some learning to glide, and eventually, birds appeared and mastered the skies. Now, a strange fossil from China is making scientists rethink that neat timeline. The feathered dinosaur Anchiornis huxleyi reportedly had four wings, colourful feathers, and a surprisingly messy moulting pattern…
US inflation rose in April to 3.8 per cent as surging fuel costs amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict drove up consumer prices, hitting a three-year high complicating the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates.Data released by the Labor Department on Tuesday showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.6 per cent in April after a…
Junaid Khan is still finding his footing in the film industry, with his recent projects receiving a mixed response. While his debut film Maharaj earned critical appreciation, his theatrical releases ‘Loveyapa’ and ‘Ek Din’ struggled at the box office. The latest release, Ek Din, which was backed by his father Aamir Khan, also failed to…
Oman’s mountains hide one of the strangest geological discoveries on Earth. Image credit – Wikimedia In Oman, geologists get to do something almost impossible anywhere else. They can walk straight across rock formations usually found kilometres below the ocean bed. According to researchers, the area, named the Oman ophiolite, provides the most extensive and well-exposed…
Stewart Butterfield extracted a small team chat system from a failed game. Image credit – Wikimedia The case of Stewart Butterfield and his colleagues shows how failure can become the foundation for success. In 2012, Butterfield’s multiplayer online game, Glitch, failed. However, instead of shutting off its lights, Butterfield and his colleagues understood that the…
Predictable emotions are a manipulator’s playground. When you stay steady—neutral face, even tone, no outburst—they lose their trigger. Practice pausing: breathe deeply when baited, respond minimally or not at all. Over time, they stop trying; your calm becomes a fortress. It’s not suppression—it’s a strategic choice to keep your peace.Become less availableConstant “yes” creates obligation;…
Anxiety is one of the most challenging conditions that many people go through. From work stress to household issues, people carry a lot within themselves, often leading to stress and burnout. As everyone searches for ways to fight anxiety, using healing crystals can be one method that may help. If you’re curious about crystals and…
Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a must-win IPL 2026 clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. KKR, currently eighth on the points table with four wins, five losses and nine points, need victories in all their remaining matches to keep…
A 900-ft vessel, Dali, hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, in 2024. Six workers were killed. Two companies, one Indian and another from Singapore, and an Indian engineer have been charged with conspiring to defraud the US and causing the death of six construction workers in 2024. On March 26, 2024, a 900-ft…
SRH captain Pat Cummins and GT captain Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. When the two captains – SRH’s Cummins and GT’s Shubman Gill –…
Elon Musk is one of the most influential innovators of this time. Known for leading groundbreaking companies like Tesla and SpaceX, Musk has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology, from electric vehicles to space exploration. His journey has not been easy, he has faced failures, criticism, and setbacks, but what sets him apart is his…
