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US fertilizer imports from Hormuz-affected ports fell to zero in May, data showThis disruption, stemming from the Iran conflict, has caused fertilizer prices to soar, intensifying strains on American farmers and raisin...
India, Sri Lanka collaborate to strengthen trade interactions through local currency settlement initiativesIndia and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to settle trade using their own currencies. This move aims to cut transaction costs and shield busin...
Life lesson of the day by Marie Curie, the woman who sacrificed her life for science: "A life spent in service of truth is never wasted, even when the path demands sacrifice. The light you leave behind can outlive the..." Her extraordinary legacy remains a masterclass in determination, wisdom, and lasting impactLife lesson of the day by Marie Curie reveals how one scientist transformed struggle into global impact. Marie Curie, a Nobel Prize winner ...
Zen proverb of the day: "Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day." Knowledge vs wisdom? How true unlearning unlocks growth, success, and inner peaceEver thought why some people keep gaining knowledge yet never find real wisdom? The Zen proverb of the day reveals a powerful truth. Learni...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-upU.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down four Iranian drones targeting maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz...
NFL's richest owner building new $4billion stadium as Nashville gets date to host its first-ever Super BowlDenver is eyeing a Super Bowl bid following Nashville's successful hosting, fueled by a new $4 billion retractable-roof stadium project fun...
She fainted in school from period pain for years; now the 27-year-old fights stage 4 cancer alone after losing her father, with no siblings by her sideRadhika Sapra endured years of dismissed menstrual pain, only to be diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at 22. Now 27, she battles the di...
The rise of India’s frugal flamboyanceIndia's liberalization brought 'frugal flamboyance'. This trend allows people to appear rich without spending excessively. It contrasts wit...
Modi in Netherlands: One firm holds the key to India's chip ambitionPrime Minister Modi's visit to the Netherlands highlights India's critical reliance on ASML, the sole provider of advanced lithography mach...
Thought of the Day by Euripides: ‘When a man's stomach is full, it makes no difference whether he is…’ Powerful reminder by Greek author that happiness has little to do with wealthThought of the Day: More than two millennia after his death, Euripides remains one of literature’s most influential voices. His works conti...
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official saysA UN task force warns that tens of millions face hunger if fertilizers are blocked from the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's retaliation for a US-I...
Viking proverb of the day: ‘The fish would bite on the hook now if we had the strength to drag it in’ – a lesson on endurance, timing, and missed opportunityProverb of the day: Vikings understood that even with perfect preparation and timing, exhaustion can lead to missed opportunities. A prover...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: 22,500 mariners, 1,550 ships stranded as Iran tightens gripIran's control of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted the global economy. Fuel prices have surged, impacting various sectors worldwide. Tens...
Spanish Word of the Day: CariñoWhile English speakers rely on a rotating door of pet names, Spanish speakers invoke "Cariño" to anchor a relationship. It is a noun, a fee...
US oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil prices swing as war disrupts supply and demandUS oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil markets face volatility as Brent and WTI crude move after a four-year high. Strategic Petroleu...
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
- Calculating cost of war
War incurs immense human and economic costs. Resources for development are diverted to weapons. Dwight Eisenhower's words highlight this th...