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Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “The purpose of life is not to be happy…”

Image Credit: Wikipedia Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was one of the leading American thinkers, writers, and philosophers of the nineteenth century. He was the leading figure in the movement of Transcendentalism, whose ideology was centered on the belief in the moral goodness of people and nature, as well as the concept of self-reliance. He believed...

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Greenland, tariffs and 8 wars ended: Trump boasts of US muscle in key Davos speech – top quotes

US President Donald Trump used his return to the World Economic Forum in Davos to deliver a combative defence of his record at home while warning that Europe is “not headed in the right direction”, sharpening already fraught transatlantic tensions over trade, security and Greenland. “Certain places in Europe are not even recognisable, frankly, anymore....

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Gates Foundation-OpenAI partnership: $50 m to be invested in African clinics

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million initiative, Horizon1000, to deploy AI in 1,000 African primary healthcare clinics by 2028, starting with Rwanda. This partnership aims to tackle critical healthcare worker shortages by integrating AI technology, providing crucial support to local health systems and communities. The goal is to enhance care quality...

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Budget 2026 income tax: Will GST-style fewer tax slabs be brought under new income tax regime?

Tax experts believe that while the new income tax regime reduces the tax outgo for many taxpayers, the multiple slabs add to confusion. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Taxpayers in India are looking at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech for announcements related to simplification of income tax slabs, returns, compliance and more. India...

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‘Because of my flag colour’: AIMIM corporator clarifies ‘paint Mumbra green’ remark

NEW DELHI: AIMIM corporator Sahar Shaikh, who had courted controversy with her statement “Mumbra must be completely painted green”, has clarified her remarks and accused rivals of indulging in communal politics. “In the next municipal elections, all winning candidates from Mumbra would be from the AIMIM. Mumbra must be completely painted green,” the 29-year-old corporator...

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After Greenland, now Diego Garcia: Trump shifts focus to Indian Ocean; impact on India

Chagos Archipelago After capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and repeatedly threatening to take control of Greenland, US President Donald Trump has now set his sights on a new target: the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean.Trump has criticised ally, the UK, over a deal that would give Mauritius “ownership” of the archipelago, which comprises over...

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