‘Hardest job after PM’s’: Shashi Tharoor praises ‘old friend’ Gautam Gambhir; lauds his calmness

Spread the love       Shashi Tharoor and Gautam Gambhir (Agency Images) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed admiration to Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Wednesday, with praise during a meet in Nagpur, ahead of the first T20 International in the five-match series against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium in Jamtha. Shashi Tharoor x post...

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

Spread the love       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 that it...

From ‘dead’ economy to ‘hottest’: Trump pitches US as economic engine of the world at WEF

Spread the love       Donald Trump at WEF US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos in Switzerland, pitching the American growth story and calling it a miracle. Praising his administration, Trump spoke of how he believes the US has gone from being a ‘dead economy’ to the ‘hottest’ in the world in a year.“Today,...

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

Spread the love       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. We can...

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

Spread the love       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 and accessibility....

The scent of toxicity: Why your fabric softener might be the leading cause of indoor air pollution

The scent of toxicity: Why your fabric softener might be the leading cause of indoor air pollution

Spread the love      Are fabric softeners a leading cause of indoor pollution? As social media has been abuzz with claims that these softeners can be toxic, we reached out to Dr Manas Mengar, consultant in pulmonology at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, who said there is growing evidence that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in scented fabric softeners can irritate the airways. “Chemicals like...

Bangladesh face T20 WC exit: ICC rejects venue shift request; votes to replace team

Spread the love       Photo/Agencies NEW DELHI: In a decision that could have long-term consequences for cricket in Asia and beyond, the ICC on Wednesday voted to reject the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India.“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh’s matches to be played in India,” the...

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

Spread the love       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 has two...

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