A new monarch’s first words carry a different kind of weight than almost any other speech a person will ever give. There is no campaign behind them, no vote to win, only a role already assigned and a nation waiting to hear how its new king understands it. Speaking hours after his mother’s death, King…
Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant (Image source: Wikipedia) For hundreds of years, people have thought about self-respect, dignity, and personal responsibility. One of the thinkers who looked deeply into these ideas was Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher whose work still has an impact on ethics, philosophy, and modern thought. His quote, “One who…
ICC takes no decision after Annual Conference (Image: IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not taken any decision on reducing One-Day Internationals from 50 overs to 40 overs, putting to rest speculation that a major format change was imminent following its Annual Conference in Edinburgh.Despite media reports suggesting that the governing body was considering…
Artificial intelligence (AI) -based tools like ChatGPT have made mass job applications easier than ever. These AI tools enable candidates to apply for thousands of roles simultaneously with minimal effort. But Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway argues this isn’t the right approach to job hunting. According to Hathaway, candidates who rely on AI-generated thank-you notes…
Political parties and Sikh bodies in Punjab have strongly condemned the removal of Diljit Dosanjh’s film “Satluj” from ZEE5 NEW DELHI: Govt invoked security grounds to ask ZEE5 to pull down ‘Satluj’ after its makers released the movie ‘Punjab 95’ under the new name on the OTT platform as the film’s theatrical release remained in…
In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman MUMBAI: The HDFC Bank board has appointed former chief election commissioner and ex–finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman of the bank, subject to RBI approval. Starting June 30, the board has proposed a four-year term. The appointment ends uncertainty over the next chairman, following the sudden…
As the Iran war disrupted crude supply routes and raised concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, IOC, BPCL and HPCL quickly reconfigured refinery operations. They increased LPG production by diverting refinery streams away from petrochemicals, diversified crude sourcing, optimised refinery runs based on available feedstock. Every major crisis India has faced in recent…
Daniel Alejandro Moreno-Gama, a 20-year-old San Francisco resident, has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attack on the home of OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, according to US law enforcement officials and court records.Police allege that Moreno-Gama threw an incendiary device, described as a Molotov cocktail, at Altman’s residence in the city’s…
Melinda French Gates has donated over $600 million to women’s health till date. Speaking in a Fortune interview, she said the move is about sending a message to the world’s ultra-wealthy that the sector is a “viable” cause worth backing. She said the investment is not just about expanding access to reproductive care, menopause support…
Aurora is the Roman goddess of dawn, who was believed to renew herself each morning and bring daylight to the world. The name has a bright, lyrical quality and symbolises hope, new beginnings and optimism, making it a beautiful choice for a child. Baby names based on goddesses are not only appealing in terms of…