How Nandan Nilekani won the quiz but ‘lost his heart’ to his wife Rohini while representing IIT Bombay (Photo: givingpledge.org) Nilekani is the co-founder and non-executive chairman of Infosys and is renowned for being the former chairman and the architect of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)- the Aadhaar System.But beyond the headlines about…
Every place, country, city or town has its unique landmark that visitors seek out. For example, Rome in Italy has Trevi Fountain where people toss coins and make a wish. In Prague, they touch historic statues for luck. But in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, travellers line up for hours just to rub the belly of a…
House of the Dragon, the HBO fantasy drama created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal, returns for its third season as a direct prequel to Game of Thrones. Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood, it chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons. Season 3 premiered on June 21, 2026…
A grand wooden entrance door is usually the one design element every visitor notices first, the grain, the heft, and sometimes ornate carving that instantly signals the character of the home behind it. But that same solid wood is also the part of the house that takes the hardest hit every monsoon, absorbing rain, humidity,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Nandan Nilekani to lead a new task force. This panel will recommend changes for India’s examination system. The task force aims to ensure fair conduct of future national exams. Nilekani, a prominent tech leader, will guide the structural and technology-based reforms. This initiative follows recent student protests and paper leak…
# Twin Names Meaning 1 Kyler & Kayden Kyler: Archer; Kayden: Fighter, companion 2 Kaden & Kason Kaden: Companion; Kason: Son of the marsh-dwellers 3 Kai & Kaleb Kai: Sea (Hawaiian); Kaleb: Faithful, devoted 4 Kingston & Knox Kingston: King’s town; Knox: Round hill 5 Kyle & Kevin Kyle: Narrow strait; Kevin: Handsome, gentle birth…
Spiritual leader and meditation master Gauranga Das recently shared some very insightful thoughts on LinkedIn. In his post, he discussed Draupadi, one of the central Mahabharata characters, and her ability to teach modern-day corporate leaders important lessons about self-respect, strength, and clarity. What we can learn from Draupadi Describing her strength, he wrote, “A woman…
Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci Taking a flight is one of those soothing moments of life that lifts all spirits and, at least for a few moments, takes the mind to a ‘plane’ where work, life, and everything else are disconnected, quite literally.Leonardo da Vinci beautifully weighs in on these lines, and…
South Korean meals approach balance from a completely different perspective. Instead of relying on one cooling side, the table is filled with multiple small dishes collectively called banchan. These may include kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, spinach, soy-braised potatoes, pickled radish, lotus root or stir-fried anchovies.Each dish contributes something unique. Some are spicy, others mildly sweet,…
Every place, country, city or town has its unique landmark that visitors seek out. For example, Rome in Italy has Trevi Fountain where people toss coins and make a wish. In Prague, they touch historic statues for luck. But in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, travellers line up for hours just to rub the belly of a…
