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In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million tripsIn 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hill...- Ground Control allocated £100,000 every year to environmental projects. Its Wildfell Initiative expanded into a 116-hectare woodland and habitat restoration siteGround Control is launching an extensive woodland restoration initiative called Wildfell in Essex. Covering 116 hectares, this ambitious pr...
- IIT-B student’s suicide: Experts call for ‘psychological autopsies’ to identify preventable factorsStudent suicides in India rose to 14,448 in 2024 despite a marginal decline in the overall suicide rate, with experts cautioning against re...
- Bhadrapada Purnima 2026 Rashifal: Full Moon Brings Important Changes for All 12 Zodiac SignsBhadrapada Purnima 2026 falls on September 26, bringing a powerful full moon moment as Pitru Paksha approaches. The planetary alignment may...
- Paulo Coelho's Monday Motivation: 'Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead...' - 'The Alchemist' author's timeless lesson about finding your own pathA fascinating insight from Paulo Coelho exposes our tendency to counsel others while often overlooking our own awareness. His early life, f...
- Powerful Quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan: “There’s a melancholy there that I shall carry forever...” — What can loneliness teach us about resilience, self-understanding, acceptance, strength and becoming who we are?Today's quote of the day by Pierce Brosnan explores how loneliness, family absence and difficult beginnings can shape a person’s life. His ...
- In 2022, Tom Hanks launched a coffee company dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans; 100% of its profits are directed to military families nationwideIn 2022, Tom Hanks launched a coffee company dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans; 100% of its profits are directed to military families n...
- Annamalai rejects Periyar's atheistic policies, anti-Brahmin ideologiesFormer Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said he rejects Periyar’s atheistic and anti-Brahmin ideologies while acknowledging the Dravidian s...
- Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, named chairman emeritusWarren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, effective immediately. He will now serve as chairman emeritus, retaining bo...
- Why Lateral Hires Rarely Become CEOInternal CEO succession candidates are primarily judged on whether they can lead the enterprise. Lateral hires are judged on two dimensions...
- Narendra Modi facts you may not know: 10 little-known details from Indian PM’s lifePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey to the country’s highest elected office was shaped by experiences ranging from childhood poverty and...
- Meet Faustino Oro, the Argentine chess prodigy who became a grandmaster at 10 years, 8 months and 16 days, setting a record as the youngest South American grandmasterFaustino Oro started playing chess at just six, during the COVID-19 lockdown. Within a few years, the Argentine teenager was breaking recor...
- Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli bought a Hidden Hills mansion for $9.5 million; after asking $14.95 million, they sold it for $12.65 millionLori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s Hidden Hills mansion sale stands out because it combines celebrity real estate, luxury living and a s...
- Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underservedAt GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no...
- In 1992, an English metal detectorist searched a field for a lost hammer; moments later, he uncovered a Roman hoard containing thousands of ancient objectsToday, the Hoxne Hoard remains one of Britain's most extraordinary Roman archaeological discoveries, and its unlikely origin continues to c...
- Quote of the day by Michael Dell: “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is...” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on finding your own path and trusting yourselfQuote of the day by Michael Dell: “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map and begin t...
- In 1788, New York City was declared national capital of United States of America, over 230 years later NYC is set to play pivotal role in midterm elections 2026Although New York City became the first capital under the Constitution, its status was always intended to be temporary. The location of the...
- Quote of the Day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on fitness, physical strength, lifestyle, consistency and why you should push yourself beyond your comfort zoneQuote of the Day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s quote, “The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This ...
- In 1970, fishing guide Lancelot Jones and his sister-in-law sold more than 277 Florida island acres to the National Park Service for $1.2 million; Jones kept the right to live in his family homeThe Jones family built a remarkable multigenerational history on Porgy Key and Totten Key at the southern end of what is now Biscayne Natio...
- GFF 2026: India should build fintech for the world, target $60-80 billion financial services exports, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalIndia aims to export digital financial services leveraging its fintech expertise. This expansion moves beyond traditional IT and profession...
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