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A researcher turned politicians’ faces into economic data, asking whether their obesity could serve as an unlikely warning sign for something governments rarely reveal: corruptionAn economist explored a novel link between politicians' physical appearance and corruption. He used computer vision to estimate body mass i...- Closing auction gets off to a rocky start, but India’s markets will adaptIndia's stock markets are adopting a closing auction session, impacting passive fund investing. Initial trading days showed price divergenc...
- Snap out of third world-wearinessA recent CAG report found E. coli in railway station drinking water, indicating serious contamination issues. This audit revealed widesprea...
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: ‘We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love. First to their advantage, then...’ — French philosopher on how we romanticize our partners instead of seeing who they really areAlbert Camus quote of the day: Albert Camus' quote reminds us that the love we hold for our partners can sometimes be rooted in an idealize...
- Quote of the Day by Han Fei: “No benefit is more constant than...” — a powerful life lesson on simplicity, inner peace, contentment and emotional balance, and why lasting happiness often comes from wanting less, by the influential Chinese philosopher and Legalist thinker known for his sharp insights into human nature, power and orderQuote of the Day by Han Fei: Han Fei's quote, “No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace” draws a ...
- Finance ministry asks ministries to move from WPI to PPI in future contractsThe finance ministry has asked ministries and departments to adopt the Producer Price Index (PPI) instead of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI...
- Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economyThe Strait of Hormuz has seen an uptick in ship attacks, causing grave concerns as peace negotiations remain stagnant. Recently, two vessel...
- Vijay vows Centre cooperation but says Tamil Nadu will oppose curbs on state rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government on administrative matters. He asserted opposition to...
- AI race is pushing companies deeper into college campusesCompanies are strengthening campus partnerships to develop essential future workforce skills. These collaborations focus on AI, machine lea...
- Gen Z employees seeking more say in how they work, making companies rethink strategyGen Z employees now expect workplace freedom and greater career control. Companies are adapting by offering flexible work and internal mobi...
- MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures contractMCX has launched futures contracts on crude sunflower oil to help market participants manage price volatility and exposure to global supply...
- International Left-Handers Day 2026: History, significance and why August 13 is celebratedEvery year on August 13, International Left-Handers Day shines a spotlight on the unique experiences and hurdles faced by left-handed indiv...
- MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures contracts to strengthen edible oil price risk managementThe Multi Commodity Exchange of India has launched crude sunflower oil futures contracts. This move aims to provide risk management options...
- RBI invites public comments on draft rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new rules for loan interest rates. These directions aim to harmonize lending practices across variou...
- Why is Pakistan's ally US upset over PKR3 trillion defence budget spending?The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of gover...
- Punjab drug war, jobs record under scanner as NAPA seeks white papersThe North American Punjabi Association has requested detailed reports from Punjab's Chief Minister. They seek verifiable data on the govern...
- Sebi proposes to expand FPI play in commoditiesIn a strategic move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has unveiled plans to enable foreign investors to trade in commodity deriva...
- US asks Pakistan to subject military, intelligence budgets to public oversightThe United States has urged Pakistan to improve fiscal transparency measures. Pakistan must subject military and intelligence budgets to pu...
- Amendments to FCRA aimed at safeguarding India’s sovereign rights: Italian-Canadian analystAn article in Italian geopolitical platform Formiche defended India’s proposed FCRA amendments, saying they are aimed at protecting soverei...
- Australian saying of the day: 'Doesn't pass the pub test' - Meaning and why it still mattersIn Australia, the saying 'Doesn't pass the pub test' is used to gauge how reasonable a decision is from the viewpoint of ordinary citizens....
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