Stand at the edge of a river long enough and one thing becomes clear. The water does not slow down for you. It does not pause while you decide whether you are ready to drink. It does not hold its position while you gather your thoughts or wait for a better moment. It simply moves,…
Entrepreneurship is often described as exciting, glamorous and full of promise. Elon Musk described it very differently. “Being an entrepreneur is like eating glass and staring into the abyss of death,” he said, letting out his trademark cackle right after. He was not joking around for effect. He said this only months after taking Tesla…
India’s favourite summer delicacy has just crossed a new milestone. A 12.5-tonne shipment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Uttar Pradesh has reached Dubai by sea after a 25-day journey, with nearly 90% of the fruit remaining market-ready. The successful shipment could pave the way for cheaper and larger exports of Indian mangoes.The journey was…
From a great distance, the planet could easily give the wrong first impression. Seen in visible light, it appears as a rich blue world, bringing to mind the familiar colour of Earth as viewed from orbit. Yet the resemblance ends almost immediately. Instead of oceans reflecting sunlight, this distant planet is wrapped in an atmosphere…
Hidden among the vast landscapes of Egypt’s Western Desert, the Dakhla Oasis preserves a remarkable record of human activity carved directly into stone. For thousands of years, its sandstone cliffs have carried images of animals, people and symbols left behind by communities that lived in a changing Sahara. Now, these ancient markings are facing a…
The US is putting generic medicines on the tariff map, with duties set to rise to as much as 200% in the coming years to boost local manufacturing. But will the cure soothe the pain for American consumers—or inflame it further? Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said that higher import duties will likely push up medicine prices….
Hand reaching into a mosquito enclosure. Credit: Credit: Edwin Remsberg / University of Maryland Low-income urban neighbourhoods in Baltimore and Washington, DC, have higher mosquito numbers partly because of the types of trees growing on their streets and in empty lots, according to new research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology.The study, co-authored by…
Haryana village builds free study hub as students chase civil services goals ROHTAK: Jindran in Haryana’s Rohtak district has been home to many achievers. The village of Kargil War martyr Naik Balwan Singh saw IPS officer Sagar Preet Hooda, now Chandigarh DGP, studying in its govt school. Additional district and sessions judge Surinder Kumar, posted…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for…
US stock market today: With stock prices already trading close to record highs, companies are under pressure to at least meet the market’s elevated expectations. US stock market today: Shares of chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom retreated again on Wednesday, dragging Wall Street lower, while oil prices climbed…
Their practical financial habits are winning praise on social media. Money advice is everywhere these days, but the conversations getting the most attention are often the simplest ones. Instead of talking about expensive lifestyles or quick ways to build wealth, many people are sharing the everyday habits that help them manage their finances better. A…
These five simple habits can help lift your mood in under 15 minutes. We all have days when everything feels a little too much. A stressful email, a long to-do list, an awkward conversation, or simply feeling mentally drained can quickly affect your mood. While some problems take time to solve, not every bad moment…
