Kevin Warsh (Photo credit-AP) Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, moved a step closer to becoming the next US central bank chief after the Senate Banking Committee approved his nomination on Wednesday, AP reported.The committee voted 13-11 along party lines, with all Republican senators backing Warsh and all Democrats opposing…
In a world where excellence in academics takes centre stage, the importance of something far more enduring is increasingly getting attention, and that is: Life skills. Life skills are everyday abilities that make one independent, and when children learn them as they grow, they turn out to be more resilient and capable individuals. What makes…
A chance discovery by Greek sponge fishermen in 1900 off Antikythera revealed a remarkable ancient astronomical calculator. This “Antikythera Mechanism,” a complex device with intricate gears, predates similar technology by fifteen centuries. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons The Aegean is unpredictable yet beautiful. In the spring of 1900, a group of Greek sponge fishermen sailed…
After Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman announced that they were splitting up last September after 19 years of marriage, many were left shocked. Fans and netizens have since been speculating about what really went wrong between the couple, as neither of them confirmed the exact reason for their separation. An old interview of Urban has…
Ryan Rickelton celebrates after his maiden IPL hundred. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Ryan Rickelton announced his return to the playing XI in spectacular fashion, smashing the fastest century in Mumbai Indians history during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The South African opener raced to his maiden IPL…
With the chaos of life, office politics, the late night habit of replaying a mistake you made years ago, it’s a literal miracle to stay focused. Anand Mahindra, the visionary chairman of Mahindra Group, once shared a bit of truth that cuts right through the clutter. He said, “Leaders don’t look behind or to the…
A young historian’s find in Berlin has unearthed a thousand-year-old Greek coin. This bronze artifact from Ilion or Troy dates back to 281-261 BC. Representative Image | Image Credit: Google Gemini Where others are lost in the virtual cacophony, Jerome, an enthusiastic young historian with big plans for himself, is suddenly faced with something quite…
Widely celebrated as Hindi cinema’s first true superstar, Rajesh Khanna redefined fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His popularity was so extraordinary that the word “superstar” became almost synonymous with his identity. But the story behind how he came to be known by that title has an interesting backstory, recently revisited in a…
Discover the American woodcock, officially recognized as the world’s slowest flying bird. This fascinating creature boasts a flight speed of just 8 km/h, primarily during courtship. Its unique wobbling gait on the ground also aids in hunting by disturbing earthworms. This slow-paced lifestyle is a remarkable adaptation for survival in its woodland habitat. Nature is…
Miners in Chihuahua’s Naica Mine discovered a massive cave filled with colossal, white gypsum crystals, some reaching 12 meters in length. Image Credits: Alexander Van Driessche, via Wikimedia Commons Deep within the arid regions of Chihuahua, the Naica Mine had been operating on an industrial level for ages by pulling lead and zinc out of…