From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Psychology says people who type notes instead of writing them by hands may process information differently in their brainNew psychology research is shedding light on a familiar habit that has gradually become less common in the digital age. While typing has be...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Girls just wanna have fun: The rise of women-only communitiesWomen in India are actively reclaiming leisure time through various initiatives. New communities are forming around hobbies, sports, and so...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India calls for joint advocacy for standards in international telecom, ICT bodiesIndia advocates for BRICS nations to build institutional capacity together. Member states should jointly advocate for fair international te...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
In 1942, a young New Yorker left his wife behind to fight in World War II. 80 years later, his 300 love letters helped his family know what happened to him on the battlefieldDuring World War II, Louis “Speedy” Weber spent three years away from his wife, Frances, while serving with the U.S. Army in Europe. He wro...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?President Donald Trump has cited India’s election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citiz...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AIIn China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, per...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Jim Carrey: “It is better to risk starving to death than...” — a powerful life lesson on relentless ambition, dream pursuit, personal resilience, artistic risk-taking and why surrendering core purpose poses a far greater threat to human identity than physical hardship by the Golden Globe-winning actorQuote of the Day by Jim Carrey: It is better to risk starving to death than surrender—a stark reminder that true failure is not financial i...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Mobility will stay resilient despite geopolitical shocks: VFS Global CEOVFS Global is positioning itself for substantial growth in the realms of visa processing and citizen services. By harnessing the power of a...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
How India's digital infrastructure opened global markets to Indian investorsIndian residents' outward remittances have significantly increased, reaching a record USD 31.73 billion by FY2023-24. Digital reforms and i...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Quentin Tarantino: “You don’t have to wait for someone to give you permission to...” — Inspiring life lesson on finding your voice, creativity, self-belief, failure and authenticity, and why the director known for Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill and his unmistakable filmmaking style believes originality begins when you stop living by someone else’s scriptQuote of the Day by Quentin Tarantino: Quentin Tarantino's quote, “You don’t have to wait for someone to give you permission...” explores a...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Psychology says parents who keep old report cards and drawings may be holding on to more than memoriesAn old report card may be nothing more than paper to one person. To a parent, it can represent a child's effort, a family milestone, a vers...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Cars were once a “New Terror of Locomotion” in America, and almost anyone could drive one. Then Driver’s Licenses arrived, but tests were still not requiredIn the early days of automobiles, there were virtually no regulations governing their use, prompting the eventual requirement for driver's ...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
India must make AI labels durable and verifiableIn a landmark move, California and India have implemented legislation aimed at enhancing transparency in AI-generated content. These laws r...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
US moves immigration filings online: What it means for green card, citizenship and asylum applicantsThe US is transitioning towards mandatory online filing for immigration applications. This new rule allows USCIS to require electronic subm...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
DigiLocker partners with AAERI to fast-track document verification for Indian students heading to AustraliaIndia's DigiLocker now aids students applying to Australian universities. The AAERI Verify platform offers secure and paperless document au...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Canada Class Action Lawsuit: $8.7 million settlement offers eligible Canadians up to $5,000 - Check who qualifies and how to claim compensationA court in Canada has given the green light for an $8.7 million settlement arising from a privacy breach that occurred in 2020. Canadians w...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST