Secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Kristian Berg Harpviken on Thursday said that over 287 candidates are shortlisted this year for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. US President Donald Trump is also likely among the nominees.Harpviken said 208 of the nominees are individuals and 79 are organisations, with several new names added this year.“Since I…
When a child scribbles on paper, many parents instinctively focus on the hand he or she is using. “Why is my child using his left hand?”; such thoughts come to their mind, not because of scientific explanations, but because “right-handedness” is considered the conventional norm. Some parents think about changing the child’s preferred way, while…
The music we listen to today, and the content we watch on TV, YouTube and other OTT platforms, has been facing backlash across the country over its “objectionable” nature, especially songs that appear to glorify crime.From songs linked to Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah being taken down, to the controversy around “Sarke Chunar Teri…
Virat Kohli and Jason Holder (X) A stunning moment in the field from Jason Holder turned into a heated talking point as Royal Challengers Bengaluru questioned the decision following Rajat Patidar’s dismissal. The incident unfolded when Arshad Khan banged in a short ball and Patidar went for the pull, only to get a top edge…
KPMG is laying off hundreds of employees in the US Advisory division. The latest round of layoffs comes as part of a restructuring effort tied to shifting demand across consulting services. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the company has cut about 4% of its advisory workforce in the United States, affecting…
Amazon is reportedly shifting its hiring strategy toward artificial intelligence (AI). According to a Reuters report, the e-commerce giant’s largest recruitment drive of 2026 is expected to rely heavily on AI-led interviews rather than traditional face-to-face interactions. Amazon has introduced a new hiring platform called Connect Talent, designed to automate large-scale recruitment processes, such as…
When you look at these stories, a few patterns emerge: The Gender Gap: Historically, royal women (especially in Asia) have had to sacrifice much more than men to marry for love. Privacy over Prestige: Almost every one of these royals cited “privacy” or “independence” as a major reason for leaving. The Sacrifice is Real: It’s…
US markets traded mixed on Thursday as strong corporate earnings helped Wall Street stay near record highs despite sharp swings in crude oil prices linked to the Iran war, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.1 per cent and remained just below the all-time high touched earlier this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 413…
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium with a breathtaking burst of strokeplay, smashing five consecutive fours off Kagiso Rabada to script a special milestone in IPL 2026 on Thursday.Turning the clock back to his most destructive best, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman came out all guns…
Stephen Hawking was one of the most remarkable scientists of modern times. He made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe, especially in the areas of black holes and cosmology. What makes his story even more inspiring is that he achieved all this while living with a serious illness that gradually limited his physical…