In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shockAmerica's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middl...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that...'Friedrich Nietzsche brilliantly pointed out that the foundation of enduring marriages lies in friendship. Many troubled relationships falte...
13 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sir Walter Scott: 'Love will subsist on wonderfully little..'—Top quotes by the famous novelist known for the Waverley novels and IvanhoeQuote of the Day: Sir Walter Scott, a celebrated author, penned a timeless quote about love and hope. His words suggest love can survive on...
12 May, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
08 May, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Life really does begin at 40. Up until then you are just doing research'Carl Jung believed the first 40 years of life are about learning and meeting society’s expectations. Real growth begins later, when people ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Quote by Mary Shelley: 'Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change' : Life lessons from Frankenstein authorLife brings constant change, but sudden shifts cause distress. Mary Shelley noted this pain centuries ago. Our minds seek comfort in routin...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
ICE launches new effort to uncover US 'birth tourism schemes'America's Trump administration is targeting networks that help pregnant women get U.S. citizenship for their babies. Immigration agents are...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Immigration slowdown hits every metro area in the US, census showsImmigration to the United States slowed dramatically in the year leading up to July 2025. Many US cities saw population declines as fewer p...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
More Americans dying than being born? US hits demographic tipping point by 2030America faces a demographic shift. By 2030, more people will die than be born. This trend is driven by falling birth rates and reduced immi...
16 Jan, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
US population decline sooner than expected as deaths to outpace births in America by 2031A recent projection indicates that deaths in the U.S. are expected to surpass births by 2031, primarily due to declining fertility rates an...
20 Sep, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data showsU.S. fertility rate hits a record low of 1.6 children per woman in 2024, raising concerns after previously maintaining replacement levels. ...
24 Jul, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
Babies too costly? US births drop to lowest in over 40 yearsThe number of births in the US fell to the lowest level in over 40 years, with 3.596 million births in 2023, a 2% decline from 2022. High h...
18 Mar, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a centuryThe rate dropped for every major race and ethnicity, and in nearly every age group, falling to the lowest point since federal health offici...
05 May, 2021, 01.16 PM IST