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Best German proverb of the day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” a life lesson on what people do when no one is watchingBest German Proverb of the Day: “When the cat’s away, the mice will play” describes what can happen when supervision or authority disappear...
In 1997, NASA launched Columbia to study undercooled molten metals in microgravity; the STS-83 mission also carried experiments on sintering and fire behaviorThe 1997 mission of space shuttle Columbia was cut short due to problems with fuel cells. However, the crew managed to perform crucial micr...
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume tells staff cost-cutting journey 'is not over'Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume addressed staff regarding ongoing cost-cutting measures. He acknowledged their efforts but stated more work rem...
BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivalsIn an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing ...
German Proverb of the Day: “As one calls into the forest, so it echoes back.” A lesson on how actions shape responsesGerman Proverb of the Day: “As one calls into the forest, so it echoes back” explores how behaviour and communication can influence the res...
- Euro zone yields dip from multi-year highs as oil falls on Iran sanctions
On Tuesday, government bond yields across the Euro zone saw a drop from recent peaks, accompanied by falling oil prices as traders evaluate...
From D-Day to economic war: US invokes World War II in Iran sanctions pushThe United States has initiated a significant economic campaign against Iran. This operation aims to isolate the nation from global financi...
TCS-Porsche deal: Why Morgan Stanley, Citi, other brokerages still see up to 20% downside potentialTCS shares rose after the IT major signed a five-year €1.25 billion deal with Porsche AG and agreed to acquire its IT arm, MHP, for €320 mi...
German Proverb of the Day: “He who has the damage needs not worry about the mockery.” A lesson on misfortuneGerman Proverb of the Day: “The laugh is always on the loser” describes how people facing misfortune may also become targets of mockery. Th...
German Saying of the Day: “It is all the same to the dead whether they are buried in silk or rags.” A reflection on life beyond wealthGerman Saying of the Day: “It is all the same to the dead whether they are buried in silk or rags” reflects on mortality, wealth and social...
German Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality.” A lesson on basic needs and ethicsGerman Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality” highlights how basic human needs can influence priorities, choices a...
This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...
German Proverb of the Day: “Joy at another’s misfortune is the most beautiful joy.” A lesson on SchadenfreudeGerman Proverb of the Day: “Joy at another’s misfortune is the most beautiful joy” explores the German concept of Schadenfreude, or satisfa...
Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's droughtExtreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This ...
German Proverb of the Day: “Caution is the mother of the porcelain box.” A timeless lesson on prudenceGerman Proverb of the Day: “Caution is the mother of the porcelain box” uses humour to highlight the value of prudence and careful decision...
Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator saysThe Federal Cartel Office, or FCO, found that Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework gave its own apps more favourable consent promp...
- As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future
Struggling like many other European automakers, Opel is expanding its partnership with Leapmotor to build a new SUV, tapping the Hangzhou-b...
German Proverb of the Day: “Children and drunk people always tell the truth.” A timeless lesson on honestyGerman Proverb of the Day: “Children and drunk people always tell the truth” explores the traditional belief that people with fewer social ...
In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteriesEgypt publicly displayed its new missile capability in 1962 after a secret program. This initiative involved former German rocket scientist...
German Proverb of the Day: “No master has ever fallen from the sky.” A timeless lesson on learning and masteryGerman Proverb of the Day: “No master has ever fallen from the sky” offers a timeless lesson on learning, patience and perseverance. The pr...