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Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report showsDonald Trump appointed significantly more millionaires to his administration than prior presidents. Fifty-seven officials in his government...- Higher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher ...
- Quote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: “Spirit cannot be compared with matter...” — a powerful life lesson on courage, freedom, resilience, self-belief and why inner conviction can matter more than material strength, from the Venezuelan independence leader known as El Libertador for his role in South American liberation and political transformationQuote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: Simon Bolivar's famous quote, “Spirit cannot be compared with matter” captures a sharp contrast between ...
- A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...
- Golf’s Great Divide: Brilliant on course, bungling off itGolf's 2026 major championships featured four distinct winners, highlighting individual player achievements. The sport's governing bodies d...
- Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China...
- 70 years after South Africa's women challenged apartheid, some say their freedom isn't completeSouth Africa marks seventy years since the 1956 Women's March against apartheid laws. Many women still face significant gender-based violen...
- DRDO expeditiously finalise clear, measurable key performance indicators: Parl panel on defenceA parliamentary panel urged DRDO to finalize clear performance indicators for projects. It also recommended strengthening ex-servicemen wel...
- No Indian umpire at Hockey WC after 28 years, veterans blame on structured pathwayFor the first time since 1998, India will not field any umpires or technical officials at the upcoming Hockey World Cup. Former officials h...
- Flex reflections from Brazil: India’s ethanol push faces lessons from Brazil’s Proalcool crisisIndia debates ethanol mandates, drawing lessons from Brazil's Proalcool program. Brazil's initial success faced a late 1980s crisis due to ...
- Soccer: UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plansEuropean soccer body UEFA and its nations reject FIFA's World Cup sale proposal. They will boycott all FIFA tournaments unless the plan is ...
- FIFA's $20 billion PE plan sets up fresh Europe showdownFIFA plans a twenty billion dollar subsidiary for World Cup events. This move offers external investors up to twenty percent stakes. UEFA c...
- 1,700 years ago, a Roman commander declared himself emperor in Britain. Now a tiny silver coin found beneath a railway is bringing his forgotten empire back to lifeNearly 1,700 years ago, a Roman naval commander escaped execution, declared himself emperor and carved out a rival Roman empire in Britain ...
- US hits network of Iranian financier Zanjani with more sanctionsThe United States has imposed new sanctions on nine firms and four individuals. These entities are linked to Iranian financier Babak Zanjan...
- Gen Z marks the rot: NEET protests mark a deep socioeconomic grievance, and fractured employment systemGen Z faces a prosperity collapse, unlike previous generations in India. This shared economic grievance fosters solidarity among young peop...
- How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economicsFIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering a 64-team World Cup after the recent 48-team tournament. This potential expansion could sign...
- "Initial glitch delayed Vikram-1 launch by 35 minutes, issue resolved quickly": ISRO ChairmanExplaining the reason behind the initial delay, Narayanan said the problem occurred during the transition from the ground segment to the on...
- Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein filesVice President J D Vance stated the Trump administration mishandled Epstein file communications. He pointed to former Attorney General Pam ...
- US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as conflict flaresThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran's financial networks. These sanctions target a key financier for Mojtaba Khamenei and o...
- Cultfit files papers for Rs 3,500-4,000 crore IPO; fresh issue at Rs 950 croreThe IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 950 crore and an offer for sale of up to 178.6 million shares by existing investors ...
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