Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: 'A beautiful person is like an...' Life lessons on distraction, beauty, hardship, power, influence, disruption, volatility, inner balance, passion and why is it essential to witness true beauty, which lies in one's heart and not faceJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights a traditional saying: "A beautiful person is like an axe in one's life." The proverb explains how at...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
Earth’s North Pole has moved 1,400 miles. What happens next has experts paying attentionEarth’s magnetic north pole has been quietly on the move for decades, traveling thousands of miles from its original position in Canada tow...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Lewis Hamilton: ‘There are times when you are growing through experiences, but sometimes…’ – F1 legend on why constant growth needs changeFormula One legend Lewis Hamilton highlights that while experiences foster growth, there's a point of diminishing returns. He emphasizes th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Humans never left these mountains for 10,000 years, and scientists finally proved itResearchers have uncovered a surprising human story in the high Pyrenees mountains. New evidence shows people lived in these areas for over...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo shares an important life lesson: 'Do Epic Shit' author says he had IIT goal in school, US dream in college, but now 'no destination at all'Finfluencer Ankur Warikoo reflects on his evolving definition of success, moving from academic and professional milestones to business goal...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'When you get old, you have to follow your...' - inspiring life lessons on aging, growing old, changing family roles and responsibilities between generations and what parents and children need to know to live peacefully togetherJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights a natural shift in family dynamics. As parents age, they may rely more on their c...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media accessUrsula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, is advocating for revisions to how children access social media platforms. A recent s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Loneliest people in the world are not the elderly sitting alone at home; according to a survey across 142 countries, they are adults in their 20sA global survey spanning 142 countries found that nearly one in four people reported feeling very or fairly lonely. But the most unexpected...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Spanish proverb of the day: “Family is like the branches of a tree; we all grow in different directions, but...” Learn why this timeless wisdom reveals that family roots outlast distance, success, and every path life leads us toSpanish Proverb of the Day reveals a timeless family wisdom. Modern life pulls people across cities, countries, and careers. Yet strong fam...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
NEET (UG) 2026 exam time increased; NTA announces key changes for studentsThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced several candidate-friendly changes for NEET (UG) 2026, including extending the exam duratio...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “An 18-year-old girl changes eighteen times; the more she changes, the more she… — Life lessons on beauty, transformation, age and why change is the only constantChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “An 18-year-old girl changes eighteen times; the more she changes, the more beautiful ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Quotes by Luís Vaz de Camões: ‘Times change, as do our wills, what we are is ever changing, all the world is made of change, and…’ Portuguese poet’s timeless words on the inevitability of changePortuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões, a Renaissance giant, profoundly explored change and human nature. His epic "The Lusiads" celebrated mar...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST