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World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...- Reliance market value now equals India's top five IT companies combinedA sharp selloff in Indian IT stocks has reduced the combined market capitalisation of the top five IT firms to nearly match Reliance Indust...
- He could easily afford a 2BHK but chose to rent. 2 years later, a sudden incident made him realise the true cost of rental housesA techie's housing experience has reignited the long-running debate over renting versus buying a home after an investor shared how the empl...
- Techie served 15-day notice to vacate rented flat, sparks owning vs renting debateA finance professional's account of a friend forced to vacate a rented flat with just 15 days' notice, despite being financially capable of...
- Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
- DU likely to begin ECA admission trials from July 15, issues guidelines for candidatesDelhi University is set to commence physical trials for admissions under the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) quota from July 15. Candidat...
- 'Don’t care’, says Donald Trump, chalking off alleged insider trading claims; $1.4 billion crypto windfallDonald Trump dismissed concerns over alleged insider trading and conflicts of interest after financial disclosures showed businesses linked...
- Success Quote of the Day by Jack Welch: "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about..." — What successful leaders understand about failure, discipline, and growth? Inspiring lessons that can change the way you approach every challengeSuccess Quote of the Day by Jack Welch reminds us that true leadership begins with personal growth but reaches its highest purpose by helpi...
- Psychology says people who keep eating the same cereal every day for breakfast aren’t boring, they may be making a smarter decision than the restPsychology says eating the same cereal every morning may be influenced by habit formation, decision fatigue, self-regulation, and the brain...
- Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...
- Nomura expects IT firms to see 'anaemic' growth in FY27. Here are latest target prices for Infosys, TCS, and othersNomura expects subdued near-term growth for Indian IT companies as macro uncertainty and weak tech spending weigh on demand ahead of Q1 ear...
- US Stock Market: US Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but leaves central bank more isolatedThe US Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s independence by blocking attempts to allow presidential removal of its governors ...
- Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside shopping bags aren't cheap, they may simply see value that others overlookPsychology suggests that people who keep shopping bags stored inside other shopping bags are not necessarily being cheap. More often, the h...
- Scientists say ozone loss could have been spotted in the 1950s, because today’s layered satellite tools reveal that industrial chemicals were already thinning the atmosphere long before the Antarctic hole was foundA new study reveals that ozone depletion might have been detectable in the 1950s, predating widespread CFC use. Carbon tetrachloride, an in...
- HDFC Bank appoints former financial services secretary Rajiv Kumar as new Non-Executive ChairmanHDFC Bank has appointed former IAS officer and ex-Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-time (Non-Executive) Chairman. The ba...
- Why men die younger than women? Doctor shares five reasons why the male body may fail earlierMen globally face a shorter lifespan, often dying five to seven years earlier than women. Experts point to a confluence of factors, includi...
- ‘The reward for hard work was...’: Employee’s resignation email sparks debate on workplace fairnessAn employee's resignation letter, shared online, sparked debate by highlighting a feeling of being overlooked despite maximum effort. The w...
- CJP vehicle for message of frustration of youth but established political parties to take issue forward: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh acknowledged the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement as a significant expression of youth frustration but s...
- General Motors layoffs: GM replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at US flagship plant in Michigan, says "we are implementing..."General Motors Detroit plant robots: General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant, a move that has led t...
- AIADMK MLAs stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly, EPS says "not given chance to speak"The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after claimi...
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