One of the world’s most technologically advanced countries, Japan is facing a severe demographic crisis, which is seeing its villages empty out, and cities grappling with an acute labour shortage. Japan saw its population drop by 90,000 last year, the steepest recorded for any country. This decline is threatening economic growth, straining social security systems,…
Overlearning is a study habit that feels productive but destroys retention: Here’s why and alternatives that work instead (Image: pexels) Do you think repeating formulas or practising more is always better? Neuroscience strongly disagrees. Overlearning, or continuing to study well beyond mastery, can be comforting but reams of research reveals that its benefits are majorly…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he wants to scrap the name “Department of Defence” and restore its original title, the “Department of War,” arguing the older version “had a stronger sound.” Speaking twice in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters the change could be announced “over the next couple weeks” and suggested Congress…
Rishabh Pant on Instagram (Screengrab/Instagram) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has shared a major update on his injury recovery, posting pictures and an emotional message for fans on Instagram. Pant had suffered a painful blow during the fourth Test of the five-match series against England in Manchester on July 23. Attempting a reverse sweep against Chris…
Nayara Energy has been facing challenges since July, when the European Union enacted its 18th sanctions package. (AI image) Russia-backed Indian refinery Nayara Energy is faced with a fresh challenge. India’s largest public sector lender SBI has stopped processing international trade and forex transactions for Nayara Energy following recent US tariff hikes. The bank’s decision…
Dubai: India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final cricket match between India and New Zealand, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former India opener and ex-selector Devang Gandhi believes the younger crop has shown they are ready for all challenges, casting doubt on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin even if the Kremlin leader refuses to sit down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a position that could open the door to a rare US-Russia summit. Asked whether Putin would need to meet with Zelenskyy first to secure…
Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday slammed the United States for imposing additional 25% tariff on India and called for hitting the US back with “reciprocal” tariffs of 50 per cent. “We should also impose 50 per cent tariff on US goods,” the Congress leader said. “I think the average Indian…
Shubman Gill and Joe Root (Images via Getty Images) India’s thrilling six-run victory over England at The Oval not only helped them draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, but also triggered a flood of reactions from former players and experts. Among the highlights was a fun segment from “For The Love Of Cricket” podcast, where former…
England’s captain Ben Stokes, left, and India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo) Moments after India pulled off a nail-biting six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan made a cryptic but powerful post on social media that has caught the attention of fans and pundits…