Billionaire investor Pete Thiel feels that Germany lacks global-scale entrepreneurs like Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg because the country suffers from a “fear of success.” He argues that German founders often exit early instead of scaling companies into global giants, leaving the nation behind in innovation and wealth creation. According to a report by Fortune,…
Where is rupee headed in near term? After suffering multiple lows over the year, rupee may now see some stability against the US dollar. The currency is likely to remain in the Rs 94.5-96 per dollar range in the near term, despite sizeable dollar inflows through FCNR deposits and external commercial borrowings (ECBs), according to…
A piece of garden hose may seem like an unlikely starting point for a global sportswear company, but that is where the story of Swiss footwear brand On began. In 2010, retired professional athlete Olivier Bernhard was experimenting with ways to create a running shoe that could deliver a different sensation underfoot. One of his…
What happens when thousands of Christmas trees are thrown into a lake? In southeastern Finland, scientists set out to find the answer by deliberately submerging 1,500 spruce trees in Lake Saimaa as part of an unusual experiment designed to study their impact on aquatic life.The project began in 2021, when researchers from the Finnish Environment…
FIIs unlikely to return in large numbers without new growth engines in India: Bernstein Foreign investors may continue to remain cautious on Indian stocks even after the artificial intelligence (AI) trade peaks, brokerage Bernstein said. It said foreign investors are unlikely to return in large numbers unless India is able to build industries and companies…
One of the passengers is heard saying they were travelling from Nagpur to Mumbai and were having food when the window suddenly broke. NAGPUR/MUMBAI: A stone pelting incident was reported on the Duronto Express after it passed Borkhedi station in Maharashtra on Friday night, cracking the window glasses of coaches A-1, B-2 and B-5, according…
Vinod Kambli (Screengrabs) Vinod Kambli has shared a message from an elderly care centre in Thane, where he is currently staying, leaving many cricket fans concerned about his health but also reassured by his positive words.The former India cricketer spoke on camera about the care he has been receiving at the Nidan Centre for Elderly…
J&K deputy CM comments came a day after BJP MLAs, led by Sham Lal Sharma, demanded the immediate dismissal of the National Conference-led government. NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary hit out at the BJP over its demand for the dismissal of the Omar Abdullah-led government, saying any attempt to interfere…
TCAGI began with a straightforward, but audacious, idea: how to help children understand climate change without scaring them with it. Sophie’s own experience of eco-anxiety as a child inspired the organization’s first major project, a series of children’s books aimed at introducing the climate crisis to young readers while emphasizing hope, teamwork and practical action….
Jay Meena won the bronze medal in soft tennis at 2026 Asian Games. New Delhi: Jay Meena’s big promise came within days of creating history at Aichi-Nagoya. The Asian Games bronze medallist didn’t hesitate before making a bold prediction: if soft tennis is included at the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, “all the gold will…