If you have ever found yourself in the middle of a prayer and suddenly felt your eyes fill up without any clear reason, you’re not the only one. It can feel surprising in the moment – nothing dramatic is happening around you, the words are familiar, the setting is ordinary, and yet something inside…
Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle and the world’s sixth-richest man has quietly donated more than $45 million to nonprofits and programs backing US President Donald Trump, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The funding, not subject to disclosure rules, has not been publicly reported until this week. Ellison’s low-profile contributions stand…
A replica of an OroraTech wildfire-detection satellite is displayed at the company’s facilities in Athens, Greece, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, as Greece integrates a new constellation of wildfire-detection satellites into its national firefighting system. Greece has turned to space for a new weapon against its worsening wildfire crisis — a network of small satellites…
Market participants said the tax relief has also strengthened expectations that Indian government bonds could find a place in Bloomberg’s Global Aggregate Index. (AI image) The government and RBI’s steps to attract capital inflows seems to be yielding results with foreign investors pouring in a record Rs 39,640 crore, or around $4.2 billion, in Indian…
When most people hear the word philanthropy, they picture the very wealthy writing enormous cheques. It can feel like something reserved for billionaires, far removed from ordinary life. Oprah Winfrey, who has given away vast sums herself, offers a much more down to earth way in. Anyone interested in charity or giving, she says, should…
Buzzing houseflies are more than just a nuisance; they pose health risks. These persistent pests are drawn to open dustbins, decaying organic waste, and standing water, making your home a breeding ground. Uncovered food and poorly ventilated, warm areas also attract them. Keeping your home clean, sealing waste, fixing leaks, and ensuring good ventilation are…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is yet to announce the remaining Class 12 revaluation and verification results, leaving many students anxiously waiting as college admission deadlines draw closer.On June 21, the board released the first phase of the results, declaring outcomes for more than 87 per cent of the applications received. However, the…
In a latest update, the government of India has announced plans to revise passport application fees across several categories. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, 2026, making fresh passports, reissues and Tatkal services more expensive than ever. For travellers, a passport is the first travel document needed to explore the world….
NEW DELHI: The Gujarat high court has ruled that brothers of a person killed in a road accident can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act even if they were not financially dependent on the deceased.Justice Mool Chand Tyagi held that being a legal representative is sufficient to maintain a claim, and financial dependency is…
MacKenzie Scott reinforced her position as one of the world’s most generous philanthropists in 2025 after donating around $7 billion to charitable causes across the United States. According to Giving USA and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Scott’s contributions accounted for nearly one-third of the country’s $19.2 billion in major charitable gifts…
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, discuss her $8.75 Old Navy dress US Vice President JD Vance seized on his wife’s bargain maternity dress to score a political point on federal spending, after US Second Lady Usha Vance mocked a New York Times column that analysed the “political symbolism” of her pregnancy wardrobe.In a…
Renowned artist Marc Chagall believed true creation stems from emotion and intuition, not overthinking. His quote, ‘If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing,’ resonates today, especially in the digital age. This principle applies beyond art, urging sincerity and purpose in all endeavors, with intellect serving as a…
