Shantanu, the father of Bheeshma and a key figure in the Mahabharata, is often overshadowed by the grand events of the epic. But his story is where it all begins. As the ruler of Hastinapur and great-grandfather to both the Pandavas and Kauravas, Shantanu’s life choices deeply influenced the course of history. Interestingly, his story…
Last year, Indians abroad sent home $129bn, a record. And on Thursday, Italian candymaker Ferrero announced it would buy US cereal giant WK Kellogg for $3.1bn, which is not a record – not even close – for the acquisition of a brand. Brit firm Vodafone’s $190bn acquisition of German firm Mannesmann in 2000 remains on…
At 74, many people begin to slow down. Mornings get quieter, routines softer, and travel becomes less of a priority. But just last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now 74, wrapped up what’s said to be his longest overseas trip in a decade. Five countries in eight days, from July 2 to 9. As the…
Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and open sores (ulcers) in the digestive tract. It specifically affects the innermost lining of the large intestine—known as the colon—and the rectum. Symptoms usually appear gradually, rather than suddenly. This condition can significantly weaken the body and, in some cases, lead…
Beautiful, cultured, working graduate/post-graduate girl wanted for a 35-year-old man.” Deepthi Soman (32), an assistant manager at a private bank, fits the bill perfectly. Her father reads out the matrimonial ad aloud, glancing at her with hope. Deepthi, busy on her laptop, looks up, smiles, and returns to work. Her parents exchange a knowing look….
FBI Director Kash Patel (AP image) FBI Director Kash Patel on Saturday (local time) dismissed rumours about his possible resignation, calling the speculation false and saying, “It’s an honour to serve the US President.”His comments came amid reports linking his alleged frustration over the Justice Department’s decision to close its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein without…
Donald Trump (left), Steve Bannon (AP) A former White House aide of US President Steve Bannon on Friday warned that Republicans could “lose 40 house seats” in next years mid-term elections, over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files. “You’re going to lose 10 percent of the MAGA movement. If we lose 10 percent of…
One crisp Dec morning in 2000, during a routine visit to the Aralam forests, butterfly experts Jaffer Palot and V C Balakrishnan witnessed a breathtaking sight—an endless stream of Common Albatross butterflies (Appias albina) gliding along the forest clearing carved by Cheenkanni River, in shimmering white and yellow like drifting petals. Little did they know…
Claude Shannon, one of the fathers of AI, once wrote rather disparagingly: “I visualize a time when we will be to robots what dogs are to humans, and I’m rooting for the machines.” As we enter the age of AI — arguably, the most powerful technology of our times — many of us fear that this…
India is on a path to overtake Japan and Germany to become the third largest economy in the world in the next year or two. Greater size means greater global heft. However, there’s one aspect in which we clearly underperform not just these economies but much smaller ones. India does not have one company that…
