VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections,—a mere heart of..." - Inspiring lessons from English naturalist Charles Darwin on objectivity, critical thinking, overcoming confirmation bias, and becoming wiser every dayQuote of the Day by the legendary Charles Darwin reminds us that the pursuit of truth demands intellectual honesty above personal preferenc...
Sold, or just shipped? How sales figures can be manipulated – and how you can spot itGoods left the warehouse. The invoice went out. So it must be a sale, right? Not always. Under the rules, a sale counts only when the custo...
FIFA World Cup what to know: France's Kylian Mbappe, Norway's Erling Haaland take center stageFootball fans are in for a treat as Norway's Erling Haaland faces France's Kylian Mbappe in a highly anticipated World Cup clash. Meanwhile...
AI bubble won't tell you who's naked till the tide goes out. Warren Buffett explained why 25 years agoWarren Buffett said you only find out who is swimming naked only when the tide goes out. The year he wrote this in his annual letter to sha...
Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position stradd...
Dollar rides high on Fed rate-hike betsThe US dollar is experiencing a significant surge, reaching multi-month highs against major currencies like the euro and yen. This strength...
One balance, many markets: Binance and the making of a finance ‘super app’Binance is revolutionizing investing by consolidating crypto, stocks, and commodities into a single platform, mirroring Asia's 'super app' ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source saysMiami Heat has secured NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade. The two-time MVP, a 10-time All...
ISRO invites proposals from Indian researchers to study XPoSat Mission dataLaunched on January 1, 2024, the XPoSat, or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, currently orbits Earth in a near-equatorial orbit at an altitude o...
SAT 2026-27 registration is now open. Here's what students should knowRegistration for the 2026-27 SAT testing cycle is now open, offering students a chance to secure their preferred dates for the digital exam...
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...
OFCD case: SC agrees to hear SEBI's plea against SAT relief to SICCL managersThe Supreme Court will hear a plea from SEBI. SEBI challenges a Securities Appellate Tribunal order. The order granted relief to four manag...
Investors brace for less predictable Fed as Warsh rewrites playbookKevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting as chair saw interest rates held steady, but a shift away from forward guidance blindsided trad...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Diaz shines as Colombia outclass UzbekistanColombia secured a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in their World Cup Group K debut. Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz scored for...
OFCD case: SEBI moves SC against SAT relief to SICCL managers, company secretaryThe Securities and Exchange Board of India has approached the Supreme Court. This follows a Securities Appellate Tribunal order that provid...