What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
Trusted Interdependence: India's next step in defence self-relianceIndia's defence strategy has shifted from 'Make in India' to 'Aatmanirbharta', emphasizing indigenous development and discouraging imports....
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
Best proverb of the day: “The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, because...” — Why did the forest choose the axe? An old Eastern European proverb reveals why people often trust what feels familiar, and the powerful life lesson it teaches about self-deception, and the hidden consequences of everyday choicesBest Eastern European proverb of the day: For centuries, proverbs have captured complex truths in just a few words, but few are as striking...
The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
US bond yields back to 'normal'; AI needs a reality check, says Ed YardeniVeteran strategist Ed Yardeni views the recent rise in Treasury yields and the AI stock correction as healthy market adjustments, not crisi...
His span was much wider than FedAlan Greenspan, the influential former Fed chair, guided US monetary policy for nearly two decades, overseeing an era of low inflation and ...
European proverb of the day: 'There'll be white blackbirds before an unwilling woman...' Life lessons from Irish saying on true commitment, emotional readiness, genuine consent, lasting bonds, mutual desire, coercion, meaningful relationships, manipulation, and why forced marriages never benefit anyoneEuropean proverb of the day brings attention to the Irish saying, "There'll be white blackbirds before an unwilling woman ties the knot." T...
Quote of the Day by Derek Parfit: ‘We might neglect our future selves because of some failure of belief or imagination’ - A warning on self-sabotage from the philosopher most people have never heard ofPhilosopher Derek Parfit highlighted why people ignore future consequences. He suggested a lack of belief or imagination about our future s...
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln 'You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time' teaches life lesson on trust in Gen-Z digital eraQuote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln's quote teaches us a timeless lesson about the power of truth and the limits of deception. It reminds u...
Scientists say a stretch of water near your neighborhood could become a winter heater and summer cooler that might one day serve about 18% of Europe’s homesA new energy technology called aquathermal energy can use lake water to heat homes. This system captures thermal energy from water sources....
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...
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
Global Market | European shares edge higher ahead of ECB rate verdict; Mideast tensions eyedEuropean stocks saw a slight rise today. Investors remain cautious due to rising Middle East tensions. Crude oil prices are high, impacting...