Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche’s impact is intense and can be felt even now. He is one of the most misunderstood, debated and influential philosophers. He challenged conventional morality, religion, culture and human nature and many of his ideas were controversial in his own time, but today Nietzsche is regarded as…
The Odyssey box office collection Day 4: Christopher Nolan‘s epic starring Matt Damon crosses Rs 80 crore mark at Indian box office, despite sharp dip on first MondayChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ witnessed the expected weekday slowdown at the Indian box office on its first Monday.Starring Matt Damon in the lead role, the epic fantasy adventure…
IIT Madras has announced the GATE 2027 examination schedule, with registrations expected to begin in mid-August. The upcoming edition features a revised syllabus, a new Robotics and Automation paper, DigiLocker-linked registration with facial authentication, and updated examination measures for nearly 10 lakh aspirants. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has officially announced the schedule…
Zoe Kissane says the birds often ate at seed spills around agricultural operations (Supplied: Murdoch Univeristy) Scientists tracking endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoos across Western Australia’s Wheatbelt over three breeding seasons found worrying levels of chemical contamination in the birds’ food. Four out of five seed samples tested positive for pesticides, with some containing chemical levels…
Marc Cucurella’s secret pre-match ritual helped continue Spain’s World Cup-winning superstition/ Image:X Marc Cucurella was spotted carrying out an unusual pre-match ritual moments before Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina, and it has now emerged that the act was part of a 16-year-old superstition passed down by one of Spain’s previous World Cup…
NEW DELHI: Accelerated monetisation of highway assets has enabled the NHAI to prepay loans of over Rs 1.2 lakh crore and repay another Rs 31,300 crore since March 2022, reducing its overall debt to just under Rs 2 lakh crore, according to govt data.NHAI’s debt had touched an all-time high of Rs 3.5 lakh crore…
For those planning a road trip across the United States post FIFA World Cup 2026, we have got an interesting list for you. There are only eight U.S. states that begin with the letter “N” and all of them make for an amazing road trip destination. Together, they showcase everything from dazzling desert landscapes and…
John Abraham buys Rs 84 crore Bandra West bungalow on a 1,017.60-sq-metre plot after Rs 70.83 crore Khar property: Report John Abraham has made another big real estate move. The Bollywood actor has reportedly purchased a bungalow in Bandra West for Rs 84 crore, adding yet another premium property to his growing portfolio. The deal…
El Niño is more than a climate phenomenon—it has significant economic implications for India. This explainer examines how changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures can influence the southwest monsoon, agricultural output, food inflation, electricity demand and overall economic growth. It also explores the science behind El Niño, its impact on policy decisions, and why it remains…
Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia) is less likely to be seen when pollution level rises. Smoke from Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in recent years have done more than reduce air quality across parts of the United States. A new study suggests the wildfires made many birds harder for people to spot in New York State during the…