Psychology suggests adults who talk themselves through everyday tasks aren’t scattered; self-guiding speech can help the brain maintain focus and reduce cognitive driftMany think that speaking to oneself is a sign of distraction, but research in psychology shows it's quite the opposite. Engaging in self-di...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK?Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politi...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
TMC split on display in Bengal assembly as rival camps occupy separate opposition benchesDeep fissures within the TMC were evident in the West Bengal assembly. Rival factions sat separately during the budget session. This divisi...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giantsAt the G7 summit, OpenAI's Sam Altman implored global leaders to take charge of artificial intelligence regulation. He champions the idea t...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Huawei CFO's admissions can be used against company at criminal trial, US judge rulesA US judge has allowed Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou's admission of illegal business in Iran to be used in the company's upcoming trial. Meng h...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
We cannot let AI frontier models fall into hands of authoritarian regimes: French President Emmanuel MacronArtificial intelligence frontier models must not be allowed to fall into the hands of authoritarian regimes, but democracies must co-ope...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
PhonePe, Google Pay duopoly weakens as market share slips below 80%IPO-bound PhonePe saw its market share slip marginally to 46.3% in May, from 46.5% in the same month last year, while Google Pay’s share fe...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
The hidden mathematical pattern inside your money plant's leaves will blow your mindChinese Money Plant leaves hide a mathematical pattern shaping leaf veins in Voronoi geometry. This discovery shows nature using precise le...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
UK regulator sets out conduct requirements for Google's search servicesThe first requires Google to improve transparency and fairness in how search results are ranked, while the second requires Google to allow...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Roman proverb of the day: ‘Whatever happens to you has been waiting to happen since the beginning of time. The twining strands of fate wove both of them together: your own existence and the things that happen to you’ - A timeless lesson on destiny and accepting life’s twistsToday's proverb of the day by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius reveals a philosophy of compassion and acceptance. His famous quote suggests li...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Tejasvi Surya launches campaign seeking empowered Bengaluru development ministerBengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has launched a campaign demanding a dedicated minister for Bengaluru's development. He alleges that an int...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections to be held in December: CM Suvendu AdhikariKolkata Municipal Corporation elections will be held by December this year. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made the announcement. This fol...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure partyTwenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows th...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘Dig deep within yourself, for there is a fountain of goodness ever ready to flow if…’ Stoic thinker's powerful words on inner strength and potentialMarcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, left a legacy of wisdom and self-discipline. His writings, particularly Meditations, highlight Stoic phil...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Marc Andreessen critiques AI regulation debate after Anthropic model shutdownMarc Andreessen, a cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, has voiced strong opinions on artificial intelligence regulation. His comments follow ...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Sebi to review delisting framework to ease exitsIndia's market regulator, SEBI, plans to review its delisting rules. This move aims to simplify capital market processes for businesses. SE...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST