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Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...- Quote of the Day by Javier Marías: ‘We lose everything because everything remains except us, and therefore any form of posterity may be…’ Spanish author’s golden words on fragility of human existence and persistence of memoryJavier Marias, a renowned Spanish writer, is remembered for his profound novels. His work delved into memory, betrayal, and time's passage....
- Starbucks, try some artisanal starbrightIn the bustling world of coffee culture, a clear divide is emerging between the behemoths of the industry and the charming independents. As...
- In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...
- US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
- Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
- Tata Trusts row deepens as Venu Srinivasan exits Bai Hirabai Trust amid eligibility challengeVenu Srinivasan has resigned from the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution. This move follows a dispute over his eligib...
- Tamil Nadu CM Stalin demands special Parliament session to enact constitutional amendments for delimitationTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has called for a special Parliament session in June. He wants constitutional amendments for delimitati...
- Humanity's preoccupation with the supernatural extends back to ancient MesopotamiaA fascination with the afterlife and other worlds is not new: ghost stories from all over the world prove it's been part of the human exper...
- Think clearly, it's easyJust envisage that a baby is in the arms of an old, disfigured housemaid. The baby is too young to have picked up the prejudices of its eld...
- Former RBI deputy governor Khan not seeking re-appointment on Bandhan Bank boardKhan, in a letter dated March 24, 2021, has informed the bank that due to his other pre-occupations and priorities, it would not be possibl...
- Designing a space for dialogueConservationist and architect Brinda Somaya is helming a three-day-long conference dedicated to women in architecture and design
- Understand India’s security preoccupations in Kashmir: Federica MogheriniThe EU is the first trade and investment partner of India. More than 6,000 European firms are established in India. But there is much more ...
- Narada case: BJP leader Mukul Roy fails to appear before CBIThe former railway minister sought more time to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation.
- Making sense of yield curve and why it inverted in the USThe yield curve is a simple curvy line that plots out bond yields across bond maturities.
- Future Retail Q1 profit rises 3.56%; Mittal resigns from boardFuture Retail also announced resignation of Rajan Bharti Mittal as non-executive director of the company "due to preoccupations".
- 'Al-Qaeda using US preoccupation with IS to spread to India'"Other times if you have the ability to send 100,000 there it doesn't mean you should. So it's a matter of finding the right solution," She...
- IOA postpones its Special GBM citing pre-occupation with preparation for RioThe IOA had called the Special GBM on June 9 to discuss preparation for the Olympics but this meeting stands postponed and will be held aft...
- Mamata Banerjee to visit UK to showcase West Bengal for investmentWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would visit UK to showcase the state as an ideal destination for investment.
- India-centric intel overlooked Osama: Hussain HaqqaniPakistan has said its preoccupation with the "threat from the east" may be a reason why intelligence failed to concentrate on locating the ...
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