Britain extracted 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados: Report A report presented in Barbados states that the British colonial practices drained nearly 25 million years of life and forced work from enslaved Africans. Value lost through such extraction may reach £1.6 trillion, as researchers seek to quantify historical harm. The…
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh (APHC) has released a detailed notification inviting online applications for 300 vacancies across multiple administrative, technical, and support roles under direct recruitment. The application process will begin on March 30, 2026, and will remain open until April 19, 2026 (11:59 pm) on the official website — High Court of…
Standard Chartered’s plan to cut nearly 7,800 jobs globally by 2030 has triggered a fierce backlash online after CEO Bill Winters described some roles as “lower-value human capital” while outlining the bank’s AI-driven overhaul.The London-headquartered lender, which has major back-office operations in India, said it would eliminate around 15 per cent of corporate-function roles over…
Elon Musk has reportedly amended his lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, saying any damages awarded in the case should go to the company’s charitable arm instead of him. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the amendment also asks that OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman be removed from the OpenAI nonprofit board. Musk has also requested…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will close the application process for Class 11 admissions for the 2026-28 academic session on April 18, 2026. The admissions are being conducted through the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS). Eligible students can submit their applications through the official portal, which is ofssbihar.net.The online registration process began on…
Ruth Wakefield tested a new cookie recipe at her inn that forever changed baking technologies. Image credit – Wikimedia Chocolate chip cookie is one such dessert option that is simply irresistible to many. But do you know about its journey? This dessert’s history is traced back to an experiment conducted in the kitchens of Massachusetts…
Burmese pythons have already earned a reputation as one of Florida’s most destructive invasive species, wiping out populations of native mammals and disrupting ecosystems across the Everglades. But scientists have now uncovered another surprising way these giant snakes may be changing the landscape. New research suggests the reptiles are unintentionally transporting seeds after eating fruit-consuming…
India captain Shubman Gill cut a disappointed figure after his side squandered a commanding position to suffer a four-wicket defeat against England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16, 2026.After cruising to 180/3, India endured a dramatic middle-order collapse to be bowled out for just 233, a total England chased…
Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd’s board has approved a fund raise of up to ₹2,000 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) route, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The company said the proposed issuance of equity shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) may be undertaken in one or more tranches in accordance with applicable laws…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians received a timely boost on the field with a crucial win in IPL 2026, but concerns around captain Hardik Pandya continue to linger after he missed the clash against Lucknow Super Giants due to a back spasm. MI opener Ryan Rickelton offered the latest update, admitting uncertainty over the severity of…
