A hood, a split-second pause, and a question that usually follows: “Was that a cobra?” That’s often how encounters begin in India – with doubt that quickly turns into distance being created. The Indian cobra is so familiar in name that people assume they know it well. The reality is a little more layered and…
The sharp rise in egg prices that frustrated households across the United States has taken another turn after federal authorities and a coalition of states secured settlement agreements with three of the country’s largest egg producers. While shoppers watched the price of a basic grocery staple climb to levels rarely seen before, investigators were quietly…
Gen Z is redefining workplace norms, prioritizing efficiency and well-being over traditional ‘presenteeism.’ This generation, shaped by digital fluency and a desire for work-life balance, questions outdated practices. They value productivity and purpose, opting to leave when tasks are complete rather than appearing busy, signaling a shift towards healthier work environments. There is a particular…
(AP Photo/Philippines representative) A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, just a week after a powerful quake in the same region killed at least 65 people and left dozens missing.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit off the coast of Mindanao island at 5:18 pm local time (0918…
Two US senators have called for a federal probe into suspicious oil trading activity that took place shortly before major announcements by US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict, raising concerns about potential insider trading.On Friday (local time), Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island urged the US Commodity…
There is something strangely familiar about getting a brilliant idea in the shower. You step in thinking about your day, your work, or a problem that has been bothering you for hours. A few minutes later, while standing under warm water, the answer suddenly appears. It can be a solution to a work issue, a…
Image: Project Maji Official Site In 2015, Sunil Lalvani witnessed two children drinking water from a puddle during a trip to Ghana, an encounter that prompted him to act. Drawing on his background in electronics, he deployed Project Maji’s first solar-powered water kiosk, initially as a corporate social responsibility project under his family business. Ten…
For a long time, the last Neanderthals in Europe were pictured as a genetically diverse bunch, scattered across the continent right up until they disappeared. New DNA evidence tells a very different story. Researchers have found that Neanderthals actually went through a severe population crash around 75,000 years ago, one so extreme that only a…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another golden chapter to their illustrious careers on Sunday as they became the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together. The landmark came when the veteran duo walked out for the third and final ODI against England at the…
In most parts of India, east-facing and north-facing homes are generally considered the most comfortable because they receive softer and more balanced sunlight. East-facing homes enjoy pleasant morning sun, while north-facing homes typically receive indirect natural light and remain relatively cooler throughout the day. South- and west-facing homes can receive stronger sunlight and more heat,…
This week opens on a sweet, settled note for you, Scorpio. The Moon’s early movement lights up your home corner, so the air inside the house feels lighter. Small things go right. Meals taste better, people speak softly, and even old issues don’t sting as much. It’s the kind of beginning where you realise, quietly,…
Every year, thousands of young people pack their bags and head to Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, chasing their dream to crack the toughest exam in the country: UPSC.For most, the picture involves expensive coaching institutes, shared PG rooms, and long days spent moving between classes and study halls. It’s already a hard road, even with a…
