US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, according to AP.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 in March from 91 in February, indicating a modest improvement despite rising cost…
Identify honey bee nest around home (AI-image generated via Google Gemini) At first, it might not seem strange to see a few bees near your house. Bees often fly around gardens, balconies, and other open areas looking for flowers. But if you see the same thing happening over and over again in the same place,…
Street vendors sit in front of a billboard displays an image of Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his upcoming visit to Lebanon, at a highway in Beirut, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The Arabic words read:”The Pope of peace.” (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Becoming Pope changes many things. It gives a man a new name, a new…
Before every major exam season, a familiar ritual played out across millions of Indian homes. Phones were propped against textbooks, earphones slipped in, and anxious students searched for one name on YouTube. They were not looking for entertainment. They were looking for clarity. Because when this teacher explained physics, something unusual happened: the confusion lifted….
A man’s refusal of his mother’s homemade pickles abroad taught him a profound lesson: accepting small gestures allows loved ones to feel needed and connected. This aligns with the Ben Franklin effect, where doing a favor increases liking. It highlights how letting people matter in our small moments strengthens bonds more than grand gestures. Love…
Researchers have developed a clear nail polish that makes long fingernails conductive, allowing them to interact with capacitive touchscreens. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Anyone who’s tried typing on a phone with nails that are long knows how difficult it can be. From sloping finger angles to frequent typing errors, manicures and touchscreens haven’t ever been…
Rakul Preet Singh has found a humorous way to address the ongoing chatter around husband Jackky Bhagnani’s “situationship” remark. After the internet latched on to a comment from their recent interview, the actress shared a playful video that shows her pulling Jackky up—making him hold his ears in mock apology.Taking to Instagram Stories, Rakul shared…
Elon Musk is one of the most widely known entrepreneurs of the modern age. He is known for establishing and managing companies which have significantly altered the perception of technologies such as electric cars and space exploration. Apart from being successful in his business ventures, he is also recognized as a rather peculiar thinker who…
24 Indian seafarers aboard a vessel reportedly attacked off the coast of Oman (image credit X)) An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, with 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and later caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Monday after a US military action, according to officials.The US military said an F/A-18 Super Hornet…
The Centre plans to move a Cabinet note to reduce the proportion of broken rice distributed under the public distribution system (PDS) from 25% to 10% in a bid to ensure a steady supply of feedstock for ethanol production, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday, as reported PTI.Addressing the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA)…