At least 15 people were killed after a speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized off Vietnam’s southern Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, according to authorities.The speedboat was carrying 36 people when it capsized about 400 metres (440 yards) off May Rut Ngoai Islet, authorities said.Nearby tourist boats rushed to the scene after spotting the capsized vessel…
Look closely at the change in your pocket and you’ll spot something easy to overlook: some coins have perfectly smooth rims, while others are lined with fine grooves. Most people assume this is just decoration. Actually, it’s a centuries-old engineering trick that once protected the very value of money itself. A solution to an old…
When people look at success stories they tend to look at the big wins, breakthroughs and major milestones. But behind most great achievements lies a long trail of failures, setbacks and hard lessons learned. Larry Ellison, co-founder, CTO and chairman of Oracle Corporation, summed up this reality with a powerful reminder, “Failure isn’t the opposite…
Spruha Joshi OPENS UP about being trolled 10 years ago over halterneck blouse: ‘I don’t like strangers telling me what to eat, what to wear’ Actress Spruha Joshi has opened up about the growing problem of social media trolling, saying celebrities are often judged for everything they do, from their work to their personal lives.The…
Many investors invest a fixed amount every month from their earnings to build wealth over time. There are many investment schemes available in the market that allow such investors to invest monthly.Two popular investment options where they can invest monthly are mutual funds and recurring deposit (RDs). While in an RD, offered by a bank…
Quote of the day by Gary Cooper: ‘One man who saw through his own eyes and thought with his own brain. Such men may be rare… but they move the world,’ when the late Hollywood star explained the importance of having your own voice through a dialogue from ‘The Fountainhead’ Gary Cooper was a well-known…
Steve Jobs’ path to success was far from conventional. After dropping out of Reed College, he faced financial struggles, built Apple from a garage, was fired from the company he co-founded, and returned to lead one of the greatest corporate comebacks in history. His remarkable journey remains a powerful lesson in resilience, curiosity and perseverance….
A large portion of state revenue is devoted to salaries and pensions, consuming over half of the total MUMBAI: Maharashtra’s economy continued to outpace much of the country in 2024-25, but the state’s finances are coming under increasing strain as rising revenue expenditure, mounting committed liabilities and persistent weaknesses in budget management threaten the government’s…
Abdullah said he had given the Centre time to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood after his government took office, but claimed that “the reality is that they want to keep the situation like this”. NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday stepped up his demand for the restoration of statehood,…
NEW DELHI: There is a quiet confidence surrounding the Indian women’s hockey team these days. It isn’t just because they lifted the FIH Nations Cup in New Zealand, earning promotion back to the FIH Pro League, but because the squad believes it has finally found the balance between youth, experience, and structure.Captain Salima Tete and…