Australian woman left job, closed bank account, deciding to become cash-free. 12 years later, she has no home or savings and is living rent-free with familyShe gave up her job in 2015, closed her bank account, and has since been living for more than a decade without cash. In several interviews,...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ confronts economic angst that threatens GOPRepublican leaders express confidence in the economy's performance. However, voter polls reveal significant anxiety about current economic ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Port of LA hits three-month record as Cargo peak stretches onThe Port of Los Angeles experienced its busiest three-month period on record, driven by an extended peak season. Importers are navigating g...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Quote of the Day by American art historian George Kubler: ‘Actuality is when the lighthouse is dark between flashes, it is the instant between the ticks of the watch…’ - why the moments when nothing is happening may matter mostQuote of the Day: George Kubler draws attention to the quiet essence of times when it seems like nothing is unfolding. In our rapid-paced s...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
79 years ago, a man who had never visited India & knew little about its complex landscape drew a line that divided India and PakistanRadcliffe Line 1947: In 1947, British lawyer Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the boundary commissions that demarcated the Radcliffe Line, divid...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
No case for early closure or extension of swap window: RBIThe Reserve Bank of India will not close the swap window early. Robust foreign currency inflows have strengthened India's balance of paymen...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Who is Florida teen Nathan Thomas, who broke a 306-year-old Guinness record to become the world's youngest professor?Nathan Thomas is now the youngest male professor ever recorded. He achieved this distinction at Miami Dade College in August 2023. This rem...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
In 1872, a Jamaican planter imported nine mongooses to kill rats in his sugarcane fields; the predators then turned on native birds and reptilesJamaican planters introduced mongooses to combat rat infestations destroying sugarcane harvests. These predators, however, did not stop at ...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Are we underestimating the dangers of Lyme Disease? Here's what you should knowWith summer's arrival, Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks, poses a growing threat across the US. Early symptoms include a bull's-eye rash, ...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.28 PM IST
History etched! Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden win their first grand slam at Australian OpenTennis players Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won their first Grand Slam title as a team at the Australian Open, defeating Italian Simone ...
27 Jan, 2024, 06.39 PM IST
Bella Hadid opens up about her battle with Lyme disease: Navigating the challenges and raising awarenessSupermodel Bella Hadid has been using her social media platforms to raise awareness of Lyme disease, an infection primarily contracted from...
07 Aug, 2023, 01.50 PM IST
What is Lyme disease that model Bella Hadid and her family is suffering from?Preventive measures, such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, and checking for ticks after spending time outdoors in t...
07 Aug, 2023, 11.05 AM IST
How to spot and avoid counterfeit luxury watchesCollectors have to be careful — counterfeit watches are not only flooding the market, but they keep getting more and more convincing.
29 Oct, 2014, 08.35 AM IST
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The moral of the mot is, don’t waste your time in that antique armchair! Take care of the present, madly ticking away like a time bomb. Lea...
06 Feb, 2013, 04.00 AM IST