Floodwaters in Odisha hit Kendrapara school, over 300 students affectedFloodwaters inundated Kendrapara's Pattamundai Kulsahi Ashram School, affecting over 300 students. Authorities are implementing relief meas...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
IT seeks 'minimum viability' shield as cyberattacks surgeThe move follows a series of security incidents and legal disputes in the technology sector. Last week, TCS and HCLTech separately informed...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Shakira: “Everyone can know what is in my heart because… – Inspiring lessons on honesty, authenticity, vulnerability, trust and why you should never be afraid to be yourself by the Colombian singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on confidence and human connectionQuote of the Day by Shakira: Shakira’s quote, “Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself,” explores th...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Weekly Horoscope for ♏ SCORPIO | August 15 - August 21, 2026: Lord Shiva's Blessings Support Courage, Career Growth, Financial Stability and Emotional HealingWeekly Scorpio Horoscope (15th August 2026 to 21st August 2026): Scorpio, this week encourages you to embrace change with confidence and tr...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Global Markets: Hotter Europe isn't cooling investor fervor for stocksThe heatwaves pummelling Europe this summer will have costly impacts on industries ranging from agriculture to tourism -- but that hasn't s...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
China's Z.ai says new model nears Anthropic's Mythos 5 in cyber-defence testsAnthropic has made Mythos, a version of its Claude Fable 5 model with cybersecurity safeguards removed, available only to vetted organisati...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
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...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
She was fired. But one request to HR turned the tables and landed her a coveted senior role: ‘Before I leave, can you….’An X user recently shared a powerful anecdote about how the HR officer’s rude attempt to fire her unceremoniously backfired completely.
13 Aug, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Canadian researchers “cleaned up” burned forest by removing every dead tree; bird abundance fell 50% in areas without snags for food, perching, and nestingClearing away dead trees after forest fires can lead to a notable decline in bird numbers. These standing dead trees are essential, offerin...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
SBI uses AI to underwrite nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in MSME loans in FY26State Bank of India underwrote nearly one lakh crore rupees in MSME loans using artificial intelligence. AI is also automating the processi...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Funding, cooling and healthcare: Experts break down India's new heatwave disaster statusIndia’s recognition of heatwaves as a notified natural calamity could unlock dedicated disaster funds for states to strengthen heat action ...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out othersChina’s decades-long reforestation campaign has dramatically expanded vegetation across the country, including through the Three-North Shel...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
World Bank warns Pakistan’s diversion of Balochistan housing funds could deepen povertyThe World Bank expressed serious concern over redirecting housing funds. This move could deepen poverty and increase disaster vulnerabiliti...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Rapid7 cuts 12% of workforce as it invests more in AI tools; CEO says it is a ‘good company ready to be great’Rapid7, a notable player in cybersecurity, has announced a workforce reduction of around twelve percent as part of its strategic shift towa...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Psychology says people who never cry in front of anybody but can't hold onto tears when they are alone at times aren't as emotionally strong as they appear: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who never cry in front of anybody but can't hold onto tears when they are alone may be managing emotions in differen...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&PAsia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
AI shrinks vulnerability exploitation window to one day, raises cyber risks: JP MorganArtificial intelligence is rapidly finding software flaws, which attackers exploit quickly. The time between vulnerability disclosure and e...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST