Joe Petraro-Hyppolite, a 13-year-old from Long Island, New York, is preparing to begin a master’s programme at New York University in 2027. His academic journey has attracted attention after he reportedly scored 1,590 out of 1,600 on the SAT at the age of 10 and earned his high school diploma at 11. He is currently…
The story of India’s premium passenger trains is a story of Indian Railways repeatedly pushing the limits of speed, comfort and technology. In March 1969, Indian Railways flagged off its first Rajdhani Express train. In many ways the launch of Rajdhani Express trains heralded a new era for the national transporter – a fully air-conditioned…
The crisis changed India in many ways. September 19, 2008: A world wrapped in uncertaintyThe global financial crisis erupted from the US housing market, where easy credit, rising home prices and risky mortgages had fuelled a massive boom. As borrowers defaulted and mortgage-linked assets collapsed, losses spread across banks and financial institutions.Lehman Brothers’ collapse on…
The situation comes as the Strait of Hormuz has remained effectively blocked for months. India needs to diversify its crude and gas suppliers, expand strategic storage and strengthen port infrastructure as growing security tensions in West Asia expose vulnerabilities in the country’s energy supply chains.The latest flare-up involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels has…
The Senate passed the bill 86-11 on August 7. (Photo: ANI) US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, giving his administration expanded powers to impose sanctions and tariffs on Russia and countries that continue significant purchases of Russian oil and gas.The White…
For resignations, the terms governing notice periods and buyouts are primarily determined by the employment contract. Serving your full notice period can be tricky after resignation, especially if you wish to join the next place of your employment at the earliest.In companies where notice periods can run for several months, moving to a new job…
Wilt Chamberlain. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons In 2026, a nineteen-year-old reseller bought a warm-up jacket from a Goodwill store near Portland, Oregon, for $3.07; the jacket later turned out to be Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jacket, authenticated by Sotheby’s and sold for $89,600 at auction. This is yet another addition to an ever-growing list…
A 16-year-old student from Massachusetts has turned an everyday item into an award-winning recycling project. Benjamin Davis, a junior at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, developed a desktop machine that processes 3D-printed waste and other plastics into reusable filament for 3D printers. His work earned him the $75,000 Regeneron Young Scientist Award at the…
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith once joined a campaign to oppose a saltworks plant near a lagoon for Pacific grey whales. (Instagram) Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith, who have been married for 32 years now, have always presented a united front and have stood by each other’s side through everything. This even includes…
Beach Boys co-founder and lead singer Mike Love has listed his large Lake Tahoe estate for $43 million, ending more than four decades of family ownership. The 83-year-old musician bought the 2.5-acre hillside property in 1979 for $435,000. Over the years, Love and his wife, Jacquelyne, built an 18,922-square-foot compound designed as both a private…
