Quote of the day by Katherine Hepburn: ‘Life is to be lived… you don’t do that by sitting around wondering about yourself’ |

Katharine Hepburn was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and beloved icons. Beginning her acting career in 1928, soon after college, she rose steadily to stardom and became one of the top actresses of her time. She lived by the belief of embracing life fully, no matter the circumstances. Here’s a look at today’s quote from…

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Poll of exit polls 2026: Bengal cliffhanger, Congress in Kerala; status quo in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry – predictions decoded | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal could be on the cusp of “poriborton” with the exit polls predicting a hung assembly that could mark the end of Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year-old rule in the state. Most of the exit polls projected a neck-and-neck race between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP in West Bengal.And the other…

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Jan Vishwas Bill 3 in works, says Piyush Goyal; simpler rules, lower compliance burden next focus

The government is working on a third edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that will go beyond decriminalising minor offences and focus on simplifying procedures, reducing compliance burden and making business operations easier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.Speaking at the World Bank Group’s workshop on the Business Ready (B-READY) framework, Goyal…

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This giant ‘heavenly pit’ in China holds a hidden ecosystem below ground that has its own climate and wildlife far below the surface |

A colossal sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, discovered in Southern China, reveals a hidden forest ecosystem. This “heavenly pit,” deeper than skyscrapers, harbors over 1,200 plant species and adapted wildlife, including the endangered clouded leopard. Image Credits: Google Gemini Unique geographical features continue to attract global attention due to their remarkable characteristics. In southern China, the vast…

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West Bengal logs record 91.66% turnout in phase 2, sporadic violence reported across districts | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a very high voter turnout of over 91% along with reports of sporadic violence during the second phase of the assembly elections.According to the Election Commission, the state registered a record 92.47% overall turnout across the two phases, the highest since Independence. The voter turnout in phase II…

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George Clooney says, ‘Oh man, I’ve made it’; finds out his Italian estate is in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ |

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel has been the talk of the town lately. Along with long-time fans of the first film, many celebrities have also expressed their excitement for the upcoming project. As per a recent report, George Clooney’s Italian vacation home will be making an appearance in the film. Following the news, the actor…

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In 2012, archaeologists digging up a Leicester parking lot unearthed a skeleton later DNA-identified as the long-lost King Richard III |

A car park in Leicester unexpectedly yielded the remains of King Richard III, the last English king to die in battle. Scientific analysis, including osteological evidence, DNA comparison with descendants, and examination of battle injuries, confirmed the skeleton’s identity Image Credits: Peter_Glyn, via Wikimedia Commons Usually, history tends to be found in magnificent churches or…

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US Fed race: Kevin Warsh clears Senate panel vote, Donald Trump nominee moves closer to top job

Kevin Warsh (Photo credit-AP) Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, moved a step closer to becoming the next US central bank chief after the Senate Banking Committee approved his nomination on Wednesday, AP reported.The committee voted 13-11 along party lines, with all Republican senators backing Warsh and all Democrats opposing…

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