Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Remember, people will judge you by your actions not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold but so does a...' - Celebrated American poet's timeless wisdom on why actions speak louder than intentions and how our choices shape the way others see usQuote of the day by Maya Angelou: As a legendary poet, memoirist, and civil rights champion, Maya Angelou captured hearts through her monum...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Married at 9, she lost her only son at 14. She braved being attacked with cow dung, stones to become India’s 1st certified female doctor in 1886Anandibai Joshi did not live to see her 22nd birthday. However, in her short life, she achieved multiple milestones, becoming the first cer...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Human rights panel faults Pakistan's response to PoJK unrest; warns of excessive force, shrinking civic spaceGrowing distrust and expression curbs fueled unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. State authorities responded confrontationally, ...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
PM Modi, VP Radhakrishnan hail Ramakrishna Hegde’s legacy of decentralised governancePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan honored Ramakrishna Hegde on his birth centenary. They recalled his signif...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
In 1952, a 19-year-old who could barely dance starred in movie musical. Decades later, it was named America’s greatestOriginally met with a lukewarm response, Singin' in the Rain evolved into a timeless musical masterpiece. Young Debbie Reynolds, who had li...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
In 1949, Soviet Union detonated its first atom bomb, ending U.S. monopoly on atomic weapons, more than seven decades later United States and Russia together hold over 80 per cent of world's nuclear arms stockpileSoviet Union’s first atomic bomb test transformed the international security landscape. On August 29, 1949, the world entered a new stage i...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Currency hedging to add 6-8% to green project financing costs: CII-IIMA reportCurrency hedging could increase India’s green project financing costs by 6–8% annually, potentially deterring global institutional investor...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Sebi plans bigger institutional role in public offers by small firms, sources sayIndia's market regulator is considering new rules for small business public offerings. These potential changes include quotas for instituti...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam systemA high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen ins...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
GCCs, tightening supply to keep India's office market on growth track: EquirusIndia's commercial real estate market is expected to remain strong, supported by continued expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), l...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
In 1963, New York abandoned an island where Typhoid Mary had been quarantined; 63 years later, 25 decaying buildings remain closed to the publicNorth Brother Island ultimately stands as one of New York City’s most unusual historical landscapes because its ruins tell several stories ...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
BJP-led Bihar govt weaponising police to evade accountability to students: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticized the Bihar government's actions against student protesters. He accused the administration of using police to avoid a...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
In 1776, Thomas Paine inspired the American Revolution, influencing Founding Fathers like George Washington through his book criticising religion; but when he died, only 6 attended his funeralThomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet Common Sense helped push American colonists towards independence from Britain, with George Washington later pr...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't soldThree-year bachelor’s degrees are expanding across the US as colleges seek to cut education costs and help students enter the workforce fas...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Donald Trump expands Cuba crackdown as island’s economy plunges deeper into crisisThe Trump administration is increasing economic penalties on Cuban industries. New sanctions target mining, metal, and construction compani...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India holds public finance workshop for 100 West Bengal MLAsAround 100 West Bengal MLAs attended an ICAI workshop on public financial management and legislative oversight. The session focused on stat...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.24 PM IST