NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi landed in Tianjin Saturday evening for what is his first visit to China in 7 years, amid global trade disruptions and shifting alliances. The visit follows an almost year-long effort by both sides to narrow down their differences on the contentious border issue and normalise the relationship in the form…
LinkedIn has released its first-ever Top Colleges 2025 list, ranking 50 US undergraduate institutions that deliver the strongest long-term career outcomes for their graduates. The rankings are based on the platform’s analysis of alumni career trajectories, job placement, graduate school enrolment, network strength, and advancement into senior leadership roles. Princeton University claimed the top spot,…
Spending extended periods in zero gravity is no small feat for the human body, and one of the most pressing concerns emerging from long-duration space missions is the impact on astronauts’ vision health. As crew members spend six months or more aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA has documented a range of eye-related symptoms,…
A recent study from the University of Lincoln has revealed that tortoises may possess emotional depth previously thought to be unique to mammals and birds. Specifically, red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria) were found to experience long-term mood states—suggesting they are capable of optimism, anxiety, and even emotional resilience. This discovery challenges long-held assumptions that reptiles are…
Once, hiring young graduates was the smartest investment a company could make. They brought fresh perspectives, adaptability, and a long runway for growth—all at a manageable cost. Entry-level roles were not just about cheap labor; they were the training ground where tomorrow’s leaders were built. Today, that foundation is crumbling—not because there’s no work, but…
File Pic: Seattle Orcas head coach Matthew Mott Former England men’s and Australia women’s team coach Matthew Mott talks about his new stint with Seattle Orcas, the Major League Cricket (MLC) experience, and the future of cricket in America.Renowned Australian coach Matthew Mott, who led England to a T20 World Cup title in 2022 and…
Global growth will slow sharply this year as trade disruptions triggered by sweeping US tariffs increase uncertainty and fragment markets, the World Bank warned in its latest economic outlook released Tuesday.The multilateral lender cut its 2025 global GDP growth forecast to 2.3%, down from the 2.7% estimated in January, citing a weakening trade environment and…
Asian currencies are expected to appreciate against the US dollar in the long term, driven by higher gross national savings in emerging Asian economies compared to developed G7 nations, according to a recent report by Jefferies.The report pointed out that the gross national savings in emerging Asian countries are significantly higher, providing these economies with…
NEW DELHI: Reliance Power has signed a commercial term sheet with Bhutan’s Green Digital Pvt Ltd for a long-term power purchase agreement, marking a major milestone in cross-border clean energy collaboration. Green Digital is a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the investment arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan.The agreement paves the…
FILE – Students and parents rally at the Ohio Statehouse in support of possible changes that would increase eligibility for taxpayer-funded school vouchers to K-12 students statewide, May 17, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson, file) Republican-led states are rapidly expanding school voucher programmes even as warnings grow louder over their long-term financial sustainability….