New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, had conveyed that it is important that Bangladesh should not normalise terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. The EAM had held a series of meetings with his counterparts … Read more
An experienced US Air Force pilot had a brush with the unknown during a classified flight over California last September. Cruising through controlled airspace at 20,000 feet, he spotted a mysterious object, a dark grey, cylindrical shape, no bigger than a football, zipping dangerously close beneath his wing. The intriguing encounter, captured in newly leaked … Read more
An elusive oarfish was spotted in the shallow waters of Baja California Sur, along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Known for its long, ribbon-like body and vibrant orange fins, the deep-sea creature is also referred to as the “doomsday fish”. Legend has it that it’s often seen ahead of an impending disaster. According to Ocean Conservancy (a … Read more
Contrary to the stereotype that narcissists are too self-absorbed to care about others’ opinions, a new study published Thursday in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reveals a different story. The research shows that individuals with narcissistic personality traits not only feel ostracised more frequently than their less self-focused peers but also suffer from … Read more
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has advice for new employees joining his multinational technology conglomerate. Finding a sense of purpose and mission within the company is what he suggests. His advice centred around the idea that employees should view Microsoft as a platform for both economic growth and personal fulfilment. “Seriously, for anybody joining … Read more
President Donald Trump has completed a month of his second term in the Oval Office, but it’s billionaire Elon Musk, who has been in the spotlight like never before. In Trump 2.0, Mr Musk has emerged as one of the most influential figures, especially after the formation of the Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE’s … Read more
A day after US President Donald Trump repeated that his predecessor Joe Biden approved a $21 million grant via USAID for “voter turnout in India,” the ruling BJP and the Congress have engaged in a heated exchange over the matter. While the BJP alleged that the said funds were used to influence the 2024 Lok … Read more
New Delhi: Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his criticism about $21 million in United States government funding for India – via global aid agency USAID in 2012 – for ‘voter turnout‘, calling it a “kickback scheme” and declaring, “What the hell do I care about it? We got enough problems (of our own).” The US … Read more
India said the US Agency for International Development (USAID) $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout in India’ in 2012, “raises worries of interference in Indian internal matters, and relevant agencies are looking into it.” The Ministry of External Affairs’ response to the $21 million ‘India Fund’ sanctioned by USAID came after a political clash between … Read more
Indian conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has made it to Time magazine’s Women of the Year 2025 list for her exceptional contribution to wildlife conservation. Ms Devi Barman, from Assam, is the only Indian woman featured on the prestigious list with 12 other global honorees. Who is Purnima Devi Barman? 1. Born in Assam’s Kamrup region, … Read more
Astrotourism has gained popularity worldwide, with countries prioritising dark sky conservation. In the United States, the National Park Service reports that stargazing tourists contribute billions of dollars annually through accommodation, dining and equipment rentals. In West Asia, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in dark sky conservation and sustainable tourism. With vast desert landscapes and minimal light … Read more
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that the BRICS nations have “broken up”, days after he threatened them with 100 per cent tariffs if they tried to seek an alternative for the US dollar. “BRICS states were trying to destroy our dollar. They wanted to create a new currency. So when … Read more