More than 1,400 years ago, China challenged hereditary privilege with civil service exams; centuries before Max Weber explained the bureaucracy modern states rely onIn 581 CE, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty abolished China's Nine-Rank System, an ancient framework that reserved civil appointments for lan...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Palmonas' offline push; IndiaAI's GPU crunchHappy Thursday! Demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas is betting on offline stores, cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar said. This and more in today’s...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Anthropic IPO prospectus reveals deep reliance on Amazon, Google for sales and computeAnthropic plans a highly anticipated IPO and seeks a valuation of approximately $2 trillion. The company reported a sharp increase in reven...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Astana International Financial Centre explores to partner with India's GIFT CityAstana International Financial Centre is exploring potential collaboration with India's GIFT city due to regional proximity. This partnersh...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
LIC Mutual Fund announces appointment of Ashis Kumar as Managing Director and CEOLIC Mutual Fund Asset Management has appointed Ashis Kumar as Managing Director and CEO, effective September 26. Kumar brings over three de...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Florida on alert as state declares emergency over ‘breakbone fever’ dengue outbreakFlorida has recently declared a local state of emergency in response to a rising dengue fever outbreak impacting various counties. With alm...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
From CRM to performance intelligence: The next edge in enterprise salesThe companies that keep growing are the ones whose teams work to one plan and link the skills they build to the results they want.
26 Sep, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing thi...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Boston Light has stood since 1716 and was automated in 1998, but Congress kept a keeper on it; when Sally Snowman retired in 2023, the US lost its last oneBoston Light, located in Boston Harbor, was the last manually operated lighthouse in the United States. The light became automated in 1998,...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, PB Fintech, Lemon Tree Hotels and Dr Lal PathLabsIndian equity markets saw significant declines, with the NSE Nifty 50 index dropping by over 380 points. PB Fintech experienced a sharp 36%...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Pope Leo puts AI risks at centre of Vatican’s global agenda: 'Future of humanity is at stake'The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm a...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Since 1950, Texas has run the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry for free, 24 hours a day; its 18-minute crossing carries about 1.57 million vehicles a yearSince 1950, the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry has been a toll-free transit option, allowing for easy travel across Bolivar Roads. This model...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources sayIraq has ordered the suspension of Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday at midnight. This decision follows US threats of s...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
In 2017, Gloucestershire processed 35,000 tonnes of food and farm waste into biogas; the result generated 4.56 GWh of power for 1,400 homes at Rose Hill RecyclingRose Hill Recycling story ultimately shows how an everyday environmental problem can become an opportunity for resource recovery. In 2017, ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.59 AM IST
In 2022, Tom Hanks launched a coffee company dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans; 100% of its profits are directed to military families nationwideIn 2022, Tom Hanks launched a coffee company dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans; 100% of its profits are directed to military families n...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
In 2022, researchers found that salt levels within water-quality guidelines could still damage lake food webs; tiny algae-eating animals were vulnerableA recent international study reveals that current salt limits for freshwater lakes are inadequate. Zooplankton populations significantly de...
20 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST