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Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threatTaiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for its military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from Chi...
Explained: Why aluminium is emerging as manufacturers' preferred alternative to copperRecord copper prices are accelerating manufacturers' shift toward aluminium, driven by lower costs and lighter weight. Automakers are expan...
SAP tightens hiring, travel spend as it ramps up AI investmentsGerman tech giant SAP is strategically curbing hiring, travel, and external spending to fuel its ambitious artificial intelligence investme...
What America (still) teaches usDespite perceptions of narcissism, the US has been a significant global positive force, particularly in economics and technology. Its prosp...
Could this unexpected small pet overtake cats in 2026? See which animals are dominating America's most popular pets list this yearAmerica's most popular pets are changing in 2026, and the shift says a lot about how people live today. Dogs still lead, while cats remain ...
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
Rs 66,000 salary vs Rs 4.80 lakh salary: Techie breaks down income, expenses and savings in India, Germany and the USAA tech professional's online comparison of monthly income, expenses, and savings in India, Germany, and the USA has sparked widespread disc...
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
BYD India hikes prices of select variants of vehicles by up to Rs 1 lakhElectric carmaker BYD India is set to increase prices on select variants of its passenger vehicles by up to Rs 1 lakh, effective July 1, 20...
“I could not imagine living back in the US full-time”: Family leaves New York, buys $13,000 home in Italy and later purchases a second propertyA New York family found an unexpected escape in rural Italy, purchasing a home for a mere $13,000. This move not only granted them mortgage...
China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to oneChina has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed f...
Rs 20,000 rent, Rs 45,000 monthly expenses, quiet village life: Freelancer breaks down the real cost of living in South GoaDreaming of a South Goa move? Freelancer Sejal Luthra shares her monthly expenses, revealing a 2BHK rent of Rs 20,000 and Rs 16,000 for dom...
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
A couple was chasing American dream until they realised it wasn’t making them happy, then they bought a Rs 12 lakh house in Italy that changed their idea of successAn American couple traded their fast-paced life for a serene Italian town, purchasing a two-storey home for approximately ₹12.2 lakh. Seeki...
Middle-class money reality: Is Rs 1,00,000 montly salary only worth Rs 30,000? CA says the reason is not overspending but something elseA Gurugram-based chartered accountant has sparked a discussion on social media after claiming that a ₹1 lakh monthly salary now feels like ...
The six forces every business leader must navigate before the next decadeBusiness strategy is being reshaped by geopolitics, AI, shifting supply chains and new economic realities. In this executive masterclass, R...
The AI boom won't burst all at once. It will pop in 'rolling bubbles': MacquarieMacquarie expects the AI investment boom to unwind through a series of "rolling bubbles" rather than a single crash, as different segments ...
As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internetAs Europe swelters under a severe heatwave, a viral video of a woman expertly installing an air conditioner while dangling outside a Chines...
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...