A moving coil in a 1943 shipyard led to a toy millions still use today. Image credit – Wikimedia In 1943, a brief occurrence in a Philadelphia shipyard helped create a wartime tool into the slinky that became one of America’s most famous toys. While attempting to stabilise a strange motion that is utilised in…
Stock Market: Emkay Global has flagged mounting near-term headwinds for Indian equities, cautioning that “we see significant short-term risks ahead for Indian equities” as rising geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices threaten to destabilise market dynamics. The brokerage highlights that the escalation in the Iran conflict has already triggered a sharp spike in crude, with…
Varun Beverages Share Price Target 2026: Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has analysed Varun Beverages Limited, a BSE 100 stock, following its quarterly results, where the company reported a 20 per cent rise in net profit. Varun Beverages is a key franchisee of PepsiCo, primarily engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of a wide range…
Morgan Gibbs-White took to Instagram to share a gruesome image of his head injury after Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win over Chelsea/ Image: Instagram Nottingham Forest’s 3–1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge moved them six points clear of the relegation zone with three matches remaining, but the result was shaped by a heavy second-half collision…
Marjorie Taylor Greene says every Christian in Donald Trump’s administration should seek forgiveness for what Trump posted on Truth Social. President Donald Trump hinted at a major escalation in the ongoing war as he threatened Iran with ‘Hell’ if the Hormuz Strait stays shut. Trump said the US forces would begin strikes against Iranian civilian…
credit-instagram Amid profound grief, Rebecca Gayheart has shared a deeply moving memory from the final months of Eric Dane’s life. The actress, 54, opened up about a technological breakthrough that brought solace during his battle with ALS. Her recollection captures the raw emotion of their enduring bond, even after separation. Eric Dane’s tough battle Eric…
A bonus issue of stock is when a company issues extra free shares to its current owners, in proportion to their current ownership, out of accumulated profits or reserves rather than cash dividends. For instance, a 1:1 bonus issue sees a shareholder who owns 100 shares to receive 100 extra shares, making their total 200….
In a candid moment at the Oscars, actress Odessa A’Zion recounted her most cringe-worthy audition tale for Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ While trying out for the iconic role of Ariel, she completely blanked on the lyrics to ‘Part of Your World’ amidst a wave of nerves, leaving her feeling mortified. Halle Bailey’s…
Meta Platforms plans to cut 10% of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, in an effort to boost efficiency and offset its heavy spending on artificial intelligence. The company disclosed the move in a memo sent to employees Thursday, saying the layoffs will come on May 20. Meta also won’t hire workers for 6,000 open roles…
Modern romance has a scrolling problem. These days, dates come with notifications buzzing in pockets, half‑watched films playing on laptops, and conversations constantly cut off by the glow of someone’s phone. The idea of “quality time” has quietly slipped into something much emptier: just being in the same room, but not really together. The slow,…
