Concrete has been the backbone of construction for centuries. Roads, bridges, skyscrapers, and all of it rely on the same old inert material. It is hard, durable, and predictable. But a new material is quietly challenging that norm. It grows, breathes, and even heals its own cracks. Scientists have created a living wall material that…
Hilary Duff and her sister Haylie Duff once shared the spotlight as child stars, but lately, they’ve drifted into silence. A recent report sheds light on their strained bond, confirming what fans have whispered about for years: the sisters no longer speak.Hilary Duff opened up about the estrangement in her new album ‘Luck…or something,’ released…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that the ongoing war in Iran could trigger oil and commodity price shocks, keeping inflation elevated and pushing interest rates higher than current market expectations, Reuters reported.The warning came in his annual letter to shareholders, a day after US President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Iran by threatening…
Nobel Laureate Philippe Aghion (Credit-University of Oxford) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to trigger a global economic collapse on the scale of the 2008 financial crisis, Nobel Prize-winning economist Philippe Aghion has said, even as he warned that a prolonged war and sharply rising oil prices could slow global growth, AFP…
NTA opens CUET UG subject update facility, deadline for corrections approaches CUET UG subject correction 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a limited correction facility for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026, allowing updates to previously selected subjects. The one-time window will close tomorrow, with candidates required to…
The twin headwinds of rising oil prices, fuelled by West Asia’s ongoing conflict, and a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, are putting India’s consumption-driven growth story under pressure. While sectors hit by the conflict have raised prices to offset costlier raw materials and freight, a below-normal monsoon would squeeze farm incomes and hurt rural demand,…
A new study shows that households of H‑1B visa holders contribute significantly more to public finances than typical American households. On average, an H‑1B household provides a net fiscal contribution of $30,050 annually, compared with $11,530 for the average US household.The research was conducted by Adam Ozimek and Sarah Eckhardt, and it examines the impact…
According to Dipan Mehta, Director, Elixir Equities, growth in organised retail is expected to moderate, with revenue expansion driven by store additions but earnings pace slowing from earlier levels. Investors may consider holding existing positions while being selective on fresh exposure. Travel-linked segments such as airlines and hotels could offer recovery potential over time. Defence…
A “mummified half-fish, half-human” figure was reportedly found in an old house in Fukushima. The skeletal remains appear to have a humanoid upper body with long arms and claw-like hands. Its mouth contains multiple pointed teeth, and the lower body has a fish-like tail with scale-like textures. Experts say the model is likely crafted rather…
SURAT: A proposed event with a member of Nathuram Godse’s family as the chief guest was cancelled on Saturday following criticism from various sections of society. Posters announcing the Sunday event mentioned Godse as “Hindu Hriday Samrat Param Deshbhakt Late Nathuramji Godse (Emperor of Hindu Hearts, Supreme Patriot Nathuram Godse)”. A member of his family,…
