Lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible, what time will it peak and how to watchLunar eclipse: On August 27-28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will grace our skies, although it won't be visible from India during the...
16 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
In 1905, a 13-year-old boy crawled through a tiny opening in Tennessee and discovered America’s largest underground lakeIn 1905, 13-year-old Ben Sands crawled through a narrow passage inside Tennessee’s Craighead Caverns and discovered a vast underground lake...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
112 million years ago, a rainforest thrived in what is now Ecuador; amber from the lost Early Cretaceous forest preserved insects, pollen, and a strand of spider webScientists discovered ancient amber in Ecuador's Napo Province, dating back 112 million years. This amber contains preserved insects and sp...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
ICICI Bank seeks to raise $1.45 billion loan from a BofA-led consortiumICICI Bank is aiming to secure an impressive loan of $1.45 billion, set to unfold over a four-year period. Bank of America is spearheading ...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In 1880, West Virginia woman entered photography when few women could build careers. 20 years later, she was photographing US presidentsFrances Benjamin Johnston entered photography in the 1880s when few women pursued professional careers. Gifted a Kodak No. 1 by George East...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
American woman living in India shares reality of moving homes in India vs USA: 'In India, call the movers. In America, call your friends and buy them pizza’American woman Kristen Fischer, who lives in India, compared moving homes in India and the USA. She said Indian households can hire afforda...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Bank of America's $1.9 billion Jio bet shows global banks want a slice of India's retail lending marketBank of America is set to invest a substantial $1.9 billion into Jio Financial's Jio Credit, marking a significant show of confidence in In...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
IRS announces new rules Trump Accounts for contribution towards employees’ dependent children. All you need to knowEmployers can now contribute $2,500 each year to Trump Accounts designed for children's savings. Alongside this, employees have the option ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not requiredIn the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's ...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
US stocks: Tapestry forecasts weak annual sales as Kate Spade struggles, shares tumble 15%Tapestry has reported quarterly profits that surpass expectations despite a forecast of sluggish annual revenue growth. Kate Spade's sales ...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Jio Financial shares jump 3% as Bank of America set to acquire 50% stake in Jio Credit for Rs 18,268 croreJio Financial Services shares: Bank of America agreed to acquire up to 49.9% in its lending arm Jio Credit through a Rs 18,268 crore joint ...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
An Irish-Scottish mathematician in 1854 put a tiny mirror on a suspended magnet; his invention helped send electric signals through an undersea cable and connect Europe with AmericaWilliam Thomson tackled the challenge of signal delays in extensive telegraph cables by creating a highly sensitive mirror galvanometer, ca...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Bank of America invests around Rs 18,268 crore for 49.9% stake in Jio CreditBank of America will invest up to $1.9 billion in Jio Credit. This significant foreign investment aims to acquire nearly fifty percent of t...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
BofA to invest $1.9 billion for 49.9% stake in Jio Financial NBFC unitBank of America is making headlines with its planned acquisition of a substantial 26.5 percent interest in Jio Credit. This deal, involving...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Bank of America to acquire 49.9% in Jio Credit in potential Rs 18,268 crore dealJio Financial Services and Bank of America announced a significant joint venture agreement. The US banking major will acquire up to 49.9% i...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Bank of America to deploy $250 billion for US digital, infrastructure projectsBank of America plans to invest $250 billion in American infrastructure projects. This initiative will support digital and energy infrastru...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST