Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning groundsIn 1877, Japan imported rainbow trout from California for culinary and recreational purposes. However, these fish escaped their aquaculture...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
The next war nobody wants: Can Israel and Turkey avoid a conflict?Israel's recent strike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase signals a new dangerous front. The underlying contest involves shaping Syria's futur...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flawsThe result drew gasps of disbelief and laughter. Projected on a large screen was a map riddled with bizarre errors. Mali was spelled "Mail....
21 Aug, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Colleges bet on 'influencer' majors; critics ain't happyArizona State University launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate. Many universities are now offering similar ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
An accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again, yet this physicist who grew up in a poor Rajasthan village became the first Indian to win the Wolf PrizeIndian-origin physicist Jainendra K. Jain has made history by winning the esteemed Wolf Prize in Physics for his innovative composite fermi...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
In 1964, an Australian couple camped on a North Queensland island; their decades-long campaign helped a pigeon colony recover from under 2,000 birds to more than 40,000In 1965, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne initiated a bird count that has become one of the most enduring wildlife studies globally. Their un...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan dealA new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US ...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Nvidia plugs into India's sovereign AI stack, joins Sarvam's $75 million raiseThe latest investment follows the first close of the Series B in June when HCLTech led a $234 million financing alongside Bessemer Venture ...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Under Kash Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, RussiaFBI Director Kash Patel has initiated new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia. These collaborations focus on transnational c...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Zepto IPO likely deferred over pricing standoff with mutual funds: sourcesZepto IPO delay: People aware of the discussions told ET that the company has received a formal price indication from large institutional i...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Investing and thinking beyond Trump, Iran and oil prices: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%West Asia is once again dictating the mood on Dalal Street. Brent crude has crossed $93 a barrel, Indian equities are under pressure, and t...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Zepto may cut IPO size by 20%; investor bids peg valuation at $3.5-4 billion: sourcesZepto is expected to announce its price band over the next seven to eight days, another person said. Sebi rules require companies to refile...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Need for balanced regulatory system to promote use of bio-tech in farm sector: ICAR DGAccording to a statement by the Agriculture Ministry on Sunday, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), in collaboration wit...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Quote of the day by Robert Frost: ‘Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive…’ – Most Pulitzer winning poet on why life's biggest setbacks may deserve a smileQuote of the day: Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, viewed life's challenges with humor and acceptance. His famous quote offers a u...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Zepto said to face sharply lower valuation for IPOZepto Ltd. seeks a lower IPO valuation, reflecting industry cash burn concerns. Foreign investors indicate interest at $4.5 billion, while ...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India renews contract with lobbying firm of Trump's close aideIndia has extended its lobbying contract with Jason Miller's firm. The agreement runs through April 2027 with a significant monthly fee. Mi...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.56 PM IST