Centipedes are generally regarded as disturbing creatures with their rapid movement, sudden appearance, and being out of place on a tiled floor or a painted wall. Most people react to their sight by the need to kill or spray them. This action is usually driven by the feeling of discomfort rather than danger. However, the…
Himachal Pradesh, which has been a prime destination for adventure lovers, has recently witnessed paragliding disasters happening on a regular basis at its scenic hills. Accidents that ended with the death of tourists who were both locals and foreigners took place in paragliding areas like Manali’s Raison village, the globally famous Bir-Billing hills, and the…
Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president on Monday, two days after US forces captured her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, to face trial in New York. Rodriguez took the oath in the National Assembly, telling lawmakers she did so “in the name of all Venezuelans.” She has hinted she…
NEW DELHI: Crude oil prices are expected to soften significantly in 2026 and may touch $50 per barrel by June, an analysis by SBI Research showed on Monday. The deceleration is likely to be faster which could have a positive impact on inflation and growth, it added.The report said that the US Energy Information Administration…
Syracuse University injects $2B into Central NY economy through R1 research and student spending. (Getty Images) Syracuse University (SU) contributes nearly $2 billion to Central New York’s economy each year, according to a report commissioned by the university. The study, conducted by global consulting firm Lightcast, examined SU’s impact during the 2023-2024 academic year and…
Losing hair in your mid-20s seems more than a little unfair in life, doesn’t it? In our 20s, women usually expect to flaunt their thick and healthy mane, but unfortunately, many start losing hair significantly in their mid- or late 20s. But, wait, there have to be some reasons, right? Several reasons may cause hair…
AI-generated image used for representation What began two centuries ago as a warning to European empires is being reborn as something far more Trumpian.US President Donald Trump’s offhand quip — the “Donroe Doctrine” — is no longer just a rhetorical flourish. Framed by Trump as being “about peace on Earth,” it is fast emerging as…
The Donald Trump administration claimed on Monday that Hilton Hotels in Minneapolis canceled reservations for law enforcement staff and put out in writing that they won’t allow any ICE or DHA agents to stay at their property. This triggered a major MAGA backlash for the property as the administration accused the hotel administration of siding…
Copper touched $13,000 a ton for the first time, extending last year’s scorching rally as mine outages and trade dislocations fuel concerns over supplies of the key industrial metal. Benchmark futures rallied as much as 4.3% in London. A strike at the Mantoverde mine in Chile was just the latest supply disruption at a time…
Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Pataudi (popularly called Tiger Pataudi) got married against all odds as they were deeply in love. Despite death threats and opposition for their interfaith wedding, they got married in 1968. But did you know that before he met Sharmila Tagore, Tiger Pataudi was dating actress Simi Garewal. As per reports,…
Optical illusions are a great tool, as they get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. People who want to use their free time effectively can solve puzzles, which provide both entertainment and problem-solving solutions. The brain creates visual illusions through its incorrect processing of…
Mark Mobius, a veteran emerging markets investor, has a bullish outlook for India, expecting double digit returns. The trader has allocated almost 30% of his portfolio to the country, predicting gains of 12%-15%. Speaking in an interview with ET, Mobius said that uncertainty in the United States has made caution essential for investors. “The outlook…
Indian-origin lawmaker Ro Khanna slammed MAGA commentator and anti-Communist author Jesse Kelly after Kelly praised colonization in a post on X. Kelly claimed colonization was “one of the greatest things” to happen in backward countries and blamed “communist education” for criticism of Western history.Responding to the post, Khanna said Kelly had it “exactly backwards.” He…
Kiara Advani is cherishing every moment of her motherhood phase, and her latest Instagram Story offers a heartwarming peek into her life as a new mom.The actress recently shared a short video in which she can be seen reading a magazine with her daughter, Saraayah. While Kiara chose not to reveal her baby’s face, a…
William Shakespeare needs no introduction. It is impossible to imagine English literature without this literary giant. Without even realising we use so many sentences and phrases that owe their origin to Shakespeare. Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, and each of them are an invaluable nugget of pure wisdom. William Shakespeare was born in 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon,…
We are happy to welcome the first “Power Tuesday” of 2026. The Year of the Yang Fire Horse is just beginning, and the power goes from the preparation stage to the full-fledged action stage. But January 6th, to be exact, is the very day that, according to the lunar calendar, the Sakat Chauth festival is…
Iran’s head of judiciary said on Monday that it will show “no leniency towards rioters,” even as he acknowledged the public’s right to protest, after demonstrations over economic grievances entered their second week, according to AFP. “I instruct the attorney general and prosecutors across the country to act in accordance with the law and with…
A man was taken into custody after he allegedly vandalised Vice President JD Vance’s home and vehicle in Cincinnati early Monday morning, according to an arrest report.William DeFoor, 26, was accused of running up to Vance’s house on William Howard Taft Drive and breaking four windows with a hammer, the arrest report said. He also…
India is planning to shift to net domestic product (NDP) as its main measure of economic activity, moving away from gross domestic product (GDP), in line with the United Nations’ System of National Accounts (SNA) 2025 guidelines. The change is expected to be implemented from 2029–30, according to official sources quoted by Economic Times.The statistics…
Japan is a bucket-list destination for many. Every traveller wishes to explore the beauty and culture of this gorgeous country which is globally-renowned for its spotless streets, immaculate public spaces, and a cleanliness culture altogether. The country enjoys a reputation that shocks several first-time visitors (especially the ones who are used to seeing dustbins on…
