Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve after the Senate approved President Donald Trump’s nominee in a narrow 54-45 vote. Warsh, 56, will replace Jerome Powell after years of increasingly public clashes between Powell and Trump over interest rates. Trump repeatedly criticised Powell for refusing to aggressively cut…
Dating trends and apps have completely transformed the modern dating landscape. From days when one sent a pigeon with a letter wondering what their partner was doing, we now share passwords and locations to be aware of their every step. Moreover, with viral trends taking over, one has analysed everything about their loved one: from…
Maya Higa has reached a major milestone in her career after becoming the first Twitch streamer to deliver a speech on the main stage at the TED conference in front of thousands of attendees. The speaker participated in the TED2026 event that took place in Vancouver. There, the content creator discussed topics related to animal…
Recent archaeological discoveries have reshaped our understanding of prehistory in Southeast Asia. Early people in the Philippines are now considered to be the pioneers and innovators of sailing, instead of being isolated groups of humans inhabiting these archipelagos. Research based on evidence from Mindoro Island shows that over 40,000 years ago, people were navigating open-ocean…
Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel produced one of the finest knocks in IPL history, smashing a 13-ball fifty during CSK’s chase of 204 against Lucknow Super Giants in Chennai on Sunday.With the innings, Urvil equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.Fastest IPL fifties (by balls faced): 13 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)…
Mark Ruffalo is quite open about his thoughts on life and other philosophical aspects of it. Today’s quote from the famed actor is all about embracing your fears, though not letting them consume you; instead, let them guide you towards something better. Quote of the day by Mark Ruffalo “A creative act is throwing yourself…
The Middle East crisis has set off a global energy strain, with countries rushing to lock in fuel supplies to shield themselves from a potential blowout. Pakistan, however, is taking a risky route, choosing to skip urgent LNG purchases and betting that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will ease sooner rather than later, while…
NEW DELHI: South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi sent social media into a frenzy with a hilarious post that perfectly captured cricket’s knack for producing uncanny similarities. Sharing a clip from a local match, possibly played in India, Shamsi highlighted a young boy bowling with a distinctly slingy action, reminiscent of two of Sri Lanka’s most…
Pawan Khera said Shashi Tharoor’s admiration for PM Modi “appears to have transcended the limitations of the physical world”. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday took a sharp dig at party colleague Shashi Tharoor over his “praise” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Lok Sabha MP’s admiration for the PM appeared to…
The global economy is once again facing a surge in oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, reviving memories of the 1970s energy crises that led to widespread economic disruption and stagflation.However, economists say the United States and other major economies are far better positioned today to absorb such shocks, reflecting structural changes…