Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche’s impact is intense and can be felt even now. He is one of the most misunderstood, debated and influential philosophers. He challenged conventional morality, religion, culture and human nature and many of his ideas were controversial in his own time, but today Nietzsche is regarded as…
Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia) is less likely to be seen when pollution level rises. Smoke from Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in recent years have done more than reduce air quality across parts of the United States. A new study suggests the wildfires made many birds harder for people to spot in New York State during the…
Saudi Arabia has rerouted its crude exports through the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Hormuz disruptions. (Satellite image of Bab-el-Mandeb Strait – source Reuters) After the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, a fresh threat to the world’s oil supply has emerged with the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia….
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi endured a rare off day in Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, with the legendary forward failing to create a single chance for a teammate for the first time in his World Cup career. The statistic underlined Spain’s disciplined defensive display as Luis de la…
Presenting the ancient mythological chronicle of the Greek king Odysseus, Christopher Nolan stunned the audience with an epic visualisation of the perilous journey in ‘The Odyssey.’ Released on July 17, 2026, the fantasy-action film is based on the 3000-year-old poem by Homer. The tale revolves around the hero’s 10-year journey back to his homeland in…
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran would face a heavy response for every American soldier killed, following the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had directed secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, chairman of the joint…
Mississippi footballer Nolan Wells’ memorial service was held on Monday. The memorial service of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who died during a Fourth of July outing to Horn Island, is to be livestreamed today as the mysterious case grabbed nationwide attention because of the race of Wells. Wells was the only Black among the…
Reserve Bank of India’s special swap facility to attract foreign currency brought in $20.72 billion till July 17, with most of the money coming through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits.The RBI said on Monday that the concessional swap scheme has seen steady foreign exchange inflows since it was launched on June 8, 2026….
Kevin Keegan (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File) Kevin Keegan, one of English football’s most iconic figures, has died at the age of 75 after battling stage four cancer.The news was confirmed by Newcastle United, the club where Keegan became a legend both as a player and manager. Last month, Keegan had publicly revealed that he had…
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi reportedly fell ill during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday while participating in a demonstration in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The incident came a day after the actor had visited the protest site to express solidarity with the ongoing agitation.A video from the venue has since…
