The announcement was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during Singapore’s National Day Rally on August 23. Singapore has a problem that money alone has not been able to solve. People there are having fewer children. Now the country is trying a bigger, longer-term approach. Singapore will provide almost S$70,000 (around US$55,000 or roughly Rs…
Your washing machine, surprisingly, is a breeding ground for odour-causing microbes. Modern cold washes allow bacteria and oils to accumulate, forming resilient biofilms that cling to clothes. These biofilms metabolise residues, releasing unpleasant smells. It is a common modern frustration. You pull a fresh load of laundry out of the machine, expecting that crisp, sun-dried…
Mayor Mike Coffman spends every Friday night at a shelter. 71-year-old Mike Coffman, the mayor of Aurora, Colorado, has been following a routine for the last few weeks. On every Friday afternoon, he has been going to the Aurora Regional Navigation Center, where he spends the night with other homeless people. Coffman wants to gain…
The wedding ring is one of the most recognisable symbols in many cultures and, it is often worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. The tradition feels so natural today that it can seem like it has always been this way. In fact, the custom has a long and layered history shaped by…
One of the biggest myths around artificial intelligence is that it can simply create a new medicine on its own. That is not how drug discovery works today. AI can suggest ideas, spot patterns and predict which drug candidates look promising, but every prediction still has to be checked in a laboratory. According to Let’s…
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers. Image credit : Melanie Fidler/ NBAE via Getty The Dallas Wings used the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft to select Azzi Fudd, pairing her once again with Paige Bueckers, a teammate from UConn and, publicly since 2025, her partner. The move brought together two players who…
General:A useful day is in front of you, and it has a golden edge. The stars favour sensible investment, the kind you make not for show but for security. Jupiter supports long-view thinking, and the Moon helps you spot what may be worth saving for later. What you put aside now could protect you on…
A wedding in Madhya Pradesh has captured widespread attention for a heartfelt reason that goes far beyond the celebrations. In Bhopal, one family’s decision has sparked conversations about compassion, acceptance, and the importance of giving someone a second chance at life. At a time when many relationships change after a personal loss, this family chose…
Russia is reported to send explosives and drone parts to Iran via the Caspian Sea, report (representative photo) Reports suggest that Russia has been sending explosives, drone components and ammunition to Iran through the Caspian Sea as Tehran works to replenish military stocks depleted during its war with the US and Israel, according to a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanjay Manjrekar Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned India’s decision to leave out Sanju Samson for the second T20I against England, as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handed his international debut, saying the move made little senseTaking to X after the match, Manjrekar welcomed the 15-year-old’s debut but wondered why Samson had been left out…
Abhishek Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fireworks were expected when left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma walked out alongside Sanju Samson against Japan at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday.But Abhishek’s stay at the crease lasted just one ball.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat in the rain-hit five-over-a-side clash. Samson faced…
Parts of the East Side look rural, with the loss of population creating what it called an “urban prairie” A Cleveland district that once had nearly 100,000 residents in the 1960s now has fewer than 20,000, leaving large areas with open green space that can resemble the countryside. The city is now trying to reverse…
