Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk at CJP protest (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has rejected being labelled a “modern Gandhi” or a hero, saying he is “just an ordinary citizen” and urging people to take responsibility for their own lives instead of looking for someone else to lead.Wangchuk made…
NEW DELHI: There is a quiet confidence surrounding the Indian women’s hockey team these days. It isn’t just because they lifted the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand, earning promotion back to the FIH Pro League, but because the squad believes it has finally found the balance between youth, experience, and structure.Captain Salima Tete and…
Carl Friedrich Gauss (Image: Wikipedia) Most people assume that if an idea sounds complicated, it must also be profound. Carl Friedrich Gauss, one of the greatest mathematicians in history, was not convinced. “When a philosopher says something that is true then it is trivial,” he observed. “When he says something that is not trivial then…
Australia veteran Nathan Lyon says he is on track to return for the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin next month after making significant progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury.The experienced off-spinner has not played since suffering the injury during the third Ashes Test in December. Lyon underwent surgery to reattach the damaged…
Microsoft responds to the trolling of Asha Sharma after she announced Xbox layoffs. As Asha Sharm, the CEO of Xbox, came under vicious trolling after the gaming division of Microsoft announced the elimination of 3,200 positions, Microsoft came to her rescue and clarified that it had nothing to do with replacing Americans with foreign workers….
CHENNAI: Public sector lender Indian Bank is aiming to raise $2 billion through foreign currency non-resident (bank) (FCNR(B)) deposits. The move comes in the wake of the RBI withdrawing the interest rate ceiling on fresh FCNR(B) deposits with maturities of three to five years until Sept 30, 2026. The bank has seen a spurt in…
For many travellers, exploring forests, mountains and tropical landscapes offers unforgettable experiences. However, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also home to highly venomous snakes. While the chances of being bitten remain low for tourists who follow safety guidelines, certain regions report significantly higher numbers of snakebite cases each year due to their…
(Image Credit: Instagram/ @ankit_purohit_japan) A social media video shared by digital creator Ankit Purohit, who says he has been working in Japan for the past 10 years, is giving viewers a glimpse into the country’s unique office culture. In the video, he explains that while finding a job in Japan may not be very difficult,…
This week begins with a few bumps, Scorpio, so don’t expect everything to obey your mood at once. The opening days ask for caution in movement, work, and speech. While driving, crossing roads, handling tools, or rushing between errands, slow down. Unnecessary tension can rise from small things, and one disappointing piece of news or…
Indian-origin tech leader killed by husband in Georgia over domestic dispute A scary scene unfolded at a Laurel Creek Trail neighborhood in Georgia earlier this week when a 23-year-old man ran from one neighbor to another to seek help as his father shot him, and his mother was lying dead inside the house. The woman…
88 terrorists killed in crackdown in Pakistan’s Balochistan Pakistan’s security forces have killed at least 88 militants in a major anti-insurgency operation in the restive province of Balochistan since July 5, the Islamabad government said on Saturday.Nine militants were killed in the past 24 hours, interior minister Mohsin Naqvi said, adding that the total number…
Steve Jobs’ path to success was far from conventional. After dropping out of Reed College, he faced financial struggles, built Apple from a garage, was fired from the company he co-founded, and returned to lead one of the greatest corporate comebacks in history. His remarkable journey remains a powerful lesson in resilience, curiosity and perseverance….
