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NYSE parent ICE to buy MarketAxess in $5.7 billion deal to expand fixed-income offeringsIntercontinental Exchange has made a significant move by agreeing to acquire the bond trading platform MarketAxess for a hefty $5.7 billion...- How a 39-year-old California man survived over a month lost at sea with no water, limited food and a makeshift boat repairA California man survived over a month alone at sea after his sailboat suffered major damage. He improvised repairs using available materia...
- Quote of the day by George R.R. Martin from A Game of Thrones: “Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it.”George R.R. Martin, author of A Game of Thrones, highlights human nature's tendency to deny difficult realities. He suggests confronting tr...
- Did Ben Affleck win 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Here's the $1 million question about presidential turkey pardons that secured his victoryWho Wants to Be a Millionaire Ben Affleck: Ben Affleck won the $1 million prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? after correctly answering...
- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
- Not with a knife or boiling water: A safer way to remove freezer ice faster, according to appliance guidesIce buildup in freezers reduces cooling efficiency and increases electricity costs. Chipping ice with knives or using boiling water can dam...
- Logistics player A-1 Q1 profit rises to Rs 3.16 croreTotal income rose to Rs 175.13 crore from Rs 64.78 crore in April-June FY25, Ahmedabad-based company, which is into transport and logistics...
- In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crewA 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a va...
- In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happenedThe US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and presti...
- Best German proverb of the day: “Better a sparrow in the hand than a dove on the roof” A life lesson on valuing certainty over uncertain opportunitiesBest German proverb of the day: A German proverb advises valuing a sure thing over potential gains. It highlights the importance of appreci...
- 5 fragrant plants from around the world that can turn your work-from-home corner into a stress-free zoneFragrant plants can transform a work-from-home space into a calmer and more refreshing environment. Varieties like lavender, gardenia, lemo...
- Before Stephen Hawking conquered the world of astrophysics, he was a constant source of worry to his father Frank: 'He has little...'Before Stephen Hawking established himself as a legendary name in the field of astrophysics, cosmology, he was a bright student at Oxford. ...
- ‘Love isn't something you feel. It's something you choose every day’: Man's heartfelt post after 20 years of marriage goes viralA Polish man's heartfelt post explores enduring marriage, lasting relationships and a love beyond shared interests. He reflects on over 20 ...
- 'One Way Ticket (Because I Can)': The hit song that made 14-year-old LeAnn Rimes a Country music sensation in 1996LeAnn Rimes launched her career at age fourteen with a powerful country hit. Her song 'One Way Ticket (Because I Can)' topped the country c...
- Quote of the Day by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: 'Excellence is a continuous process and not...'-Inspiring life lessons on excellence, hard work, and continuous growth by the aerospace scientist known as the 'Missile Man of India'Quote of the Day by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam left an indelible mark on millions through his unwavering belief in the ...
- French proverb of the day: ‘The night carries advice’ – A lesson on thoughtful decision-makingDifficult choices often benefit from delayed action and thoughtful consideration. A French proverb suggests that sleep can bring valuable a...
- Phrases people use when they secretly want to escape a meeting, according to psychologyFrom a psychological perspective, these phrases can also reflect impression management—the tendency to present ourselves in ways that prese...
- Lady with Rs 5.28 lakh income pays no tax despite Rs 1.42 lakh STCG from equities; Know why ITAT Mumbai allowed the Section 87A rebateEver since the Income Tax utility has disabled the option to claim Section 87A tax rebate on short term capital gains (STCG) from listed eq...
- Phrase of the Day: 'Take it with a grain of salt'- Hang on! Before you believe that viral post, here’s what this popular phrase really meansPhrase of the Day: The phrase 'take it with a grain of salt' advises caution when encountering unverified information. This ancient Roman e...
- Happiness Habit of the Day: George Orwell says 'You can only be happy when you do not assume that the object of life is happiness'. Celebrated British author's lesson on living a stress-free lifeGeorge Orwell’s quote, “Men can only be happy when they do not assume that the object of life is happiness,” highlights why constantly chas...
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