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South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
Bharat Taxi emerges as World's largest mobility cooperative with over 35 lakh users, 6 lakh driversBharat Taxi is revolutionizing mobility in Gujarat. Drivers now own the platform, receiving 100% of ride earnings. This driver-owned model ...
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you educate a man you educate one individual...'-Life lessons on education, empowerment, equality, and why educating women transforms entire generationsAn ancient African proverb powerfully illustrates how educating women profoundly impacts entire families and future generations. This wisdo...
These 9 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 32% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is always important to make a distinction between sentiment and real business. While sentiment can impact prices in the short term, it i...
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 30% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is a question often heard on the street: Which is better, private or PSU banks? To some extent, it is a meaningless question. Both priva...
The hidden 401(k) transformation Wall Street wants could fuel economic growth — but experts warn Americans may face greater retirement dangersTrump 401(k) private market investments are becoming one of the biggest retirement and economic debates in the United States. The White Hou...
'Not new for CBSE': Education Ministry dismisses concerns about On-Screen Marking systemThe Ministry of Education has addressed concerns regarding Class 12 exam scores and On-Screen Marking. Officials stated that OSM is a trans...
Nearly half of India’s online orders are still COD. Why cash on delivery isn’t fading in the UPI eraCash on delivery continues to drive India's online shopping. Many first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns, prefer to pay after recei...
Credit at the tap: The opportunities and risks of India’s digital lending boomIndia's digital lending is rapidly transforming credit access, with mobile apps now disbursing significant loan volumes, especially to youn...
Rethinking ‘idle money’ in a rising rate environmentIndian savings accounts are evolving beyond mere transactional tools. With rising interest rates, institutions like IDFC FIRST Bank are off...
The man who predicted the last crash says something much worse is coming — are you prepared?America’s $38.9 trillion national debt is now reshaping how millions think about money, retirement and survival. Robert Kiyosaki says the U...
From care to commerce: How phydigital healthcare is turning patient programmes into big businessIndia's healthcare is changing. Value is moving from hospitals to patients' daily lives. A new 'phydigital' model combines physical and dig...
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
Australian banks warned frontier AI could create larger, faster cyber attacksAustralia's banking regulators, APRA, are sounding the alarm over escalating cyber threats. Advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Claude Mytho...
Read a book and cut 4 days from jail sentence: Actor Madhavan shares a fascinating prison reform rule where inmates get second chancesA Brazilian prison reform initiative allows inmates to reduce sentences by reading and reflecting on books. Actor R Madhavan highlighted th...
India's literacy rate up from 74 pc to 80.9 pc in 13 years: Dharmendra PradhanIndia's literacy rate has significantly improved, reaching 80.9% in 2023-24, as highlighted by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan....
Rural literacy rate up over 10 pc points in past decade: Govt tells Lok SabhaRural India's literacy rate saw a significant boost over the past decade, rising by over 10 percentage points to 77.50% in 2023-24. Female ...
Access to electricity increases literacy rates: Economic SurveyElectricity in schools is a part of basic infrastructure requirements to provide quality education. The Economic Survey observed that that ...