The corridors of power in Washington have reverberated with an unprecedented ultimatum that could reshape global energy markets and test the resilience of India’s foreign policy doctrine. Senator Lindsey Graham’s stark warning to India, China, and Brazil to halt Russian oil purchases or face economic destruction has crystallized into the most aggressive sanctions threat yet, … Read more
For the first time since taking office, President Donald Trump finds himself facing an unprecedented challenge not from Democrats or mainstream media, but from the very heart of his political movement. The Make America Great Again (MAGA) base, long considered Trump’s most reliable support system, has erupted in revolt over his administration’s handling of the … Read more
10 years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ambitious Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) from the ramparts of Red Fort on October 2, 2014, India finds itself grappling with a paradox. Despite massive financial commitments and loud proclamations of success, the ground reality tells a different story – one of incomplete transformation, persistent challenges, and … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro lineup is poised to redefine premium smartphone aesthetics with its boldest color palette yet, headlined by a transformative reflective white finish and an unexpected orange variant. Leaks from multiple sources—including internal Apple documents and accessory manufacturers—confirm significant departures from the Pro series’ traditionally muted identity . The New Palette: Breaking … Read more
Gulf of Mexico, September 2024 — In a scene evoking archaeological discovery, SpaceX retrieved the mangled remains of a Starship Super Heavy booster from the ocean depths—a haunting silhouette of stainless steel against the waves. Elon Musk himself described the salvaged hardware as resembling “the ruins of a futuristic, long-dead civilization,” capturing imaginations worldwide . … Read more
Kharagpur, July 2025 – In a desperate response to four student suicides in seven months, IIT Kharagpur has announced a radical new approach: deploying student-led task forces at every hostel wing to detect early signs of distress among peers. The decision comes just 48 hours after 21-year-old mechanical engineering student Ritam Mondal was found hanging … Read more
India’s digital payments landscape has a clear champion: PhonePe now commands a staggering 47.2% share of the UPI transaction volume, solidifying its pole position in the country’s fintech race. The Walmart-backed giant processed 8.68 billion transactions worth ₹12.56 lakh crore in May 2025 alone — its highest-ever monthly performance — demonstrating an iron grip over … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram: On an ordinary Wednesday in March 2024, history unfolded inside a classroom at KTCT Higher Secondary School when Iris—India’s first AI teacher robot—glided into the room on her four-wheeled chassis, draped in a traditional Kerala saree, and greeted wide-eyed students with a gentle wave. This wasn’t science fiction; it was Kerala’s bold vision for … Read more
The statistic defies conventional economics: With just 5% of India’s population, Gujarat produces a staggering 108 of India’s 191 billionaires—an unprecedented 56.5% dominance that transforms our understanding of wealth creation . This entrepreneurial superpower doesn’t just lead India’s billionaire count; it rewrites the rules of generational prosperity. From diamond markets in Surat to pharmaceutical labs … Read more
For over a century, scientists have debated whether birth order influences intelligence. Mounting evidence now confirms a startling pattern: firstborn children consistently score higher on IQ tests than their younger siblings, with recent studies revealing advantages of 1.5-3 IQ points on average . This cognitive edge emerges as early as age one and persists throughout … Read more