David Eagleman (Image: Wikipedia) There is something slightly unsettling in the way David Eagleman puts this idea. It does not sound like a dramatic statement at first, more like a passing observation, but it stays in the mind longer than expected. The thought is simple enough on the surface. People do not just exist as…
Sea ice melts on the Franklin Starait (AP file photo) Scientists have tested an idea that could help reduce the melting of Arctic sea ice, and the initial results are promising. The method involves spraying of seawater onto existing sea ice in winter and letting it freeze into a new layer.The on-site experiment took place…
The Middle East conflict had triggered concerns across global markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threatened energy supplies and raised fears of slower economic growth. However, with the US and Iran reaching a ceasefire and energy markets showing signs of stabilisation, the outlook has improved.Crisil Ratings now expects the impact on corporate India’s…
French proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Have you ever looked at someone else’s life and quietly wondered if they had it better than you? Perhaps a friend’s marriage looked happier, a neighbour’s home looked grander, or a stranger’s holiday photos looked far more exciting than your own ordinary week. Almost everyone…
Naturally, children are the ones who are always told what to do. On the other hand, when they are given choices, they feel more responsible and responsible. Instead of saying, “Sit down and study Maths now,” ask them what subject they want to study first. In either case, the child will learn, but the difference…
It was supposed to be over. Aryan Gupta had spent an entire year preparing for one exam. One date. One chance. He had studied through late nights, skipped outings, sacrificed sleep, and poured everything he had into a single goal: NEET UG. And then, overnight, it was cancelled. Paper leak allegations. An announcement that blindsided…
England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals.The experienced wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the opening ODI of the three-match series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former England captain Eoin Morgan,…
Frank Pittman (Image: psychotherapy.net) Frank Pittman could have said that marriage requires commitment. Plenty of people have said that. Relationship experts, religious leaders, grandparents, novelists. The thought itself is hardly new.Instead, he brought a submarine into the discussion.That is probably why the quote has survived.“Marriage, like a submarine, is only safe if you get all…
Quote of the day: ‘You’re too focused on where you’ve been to pay attention to where you’re going.’Image Credits: Instagram Emily Blunt, one of the versatile and charismatic stars of Hollywood, carved her name in stone through challenging roles and effortless presence on the screen. Whether it’s the iconic dialogue delivery from ‘The Devil Wears…
There is a growing conversation online around a simple question: How much of your life should work be allowed to take? For many people, staying back after office hours, replying to messages late at night, and prioritizing work over personal time have become routine. What was once seen as going the extra mile is, for…