September 21, 2026

2026

Singapore is paying citizens to read books for 15 minutes a day: The initiative aims to curb doomscrolling and rebuild reading habits | World News

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Singapore has introduced a national reading initiative that encourages citizens to spend at least 15 minutes a day reading, with virtual rewards offered for qualifying sessions. The ReadSG Challenge, organised by the National Library Board (NLB), uses gamification to encourage consistent reading and make books part of everyday routines. Participants can earn virtual coins through…

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Why India must learn to trade its way up

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The choice before India is therefore not between Atmanirbharta and globalisation, but between passive and strategic integration By Anuj GuptaThe WTO‘s 2026 World Trade Report comes at an awkward time for India. The world is becoming more fragmented, governments are rediscovering industrial policy, supply chains are being rearranged and confidence in ever-deeper trade liberalisation has…

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Asian Games 2026: Typhoon Dujuan threatens Aichi-Nagoya as organisers postpone equestrian event | Asian Games 2026 News

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L-R: Asian Games football match; a flooded area following heavy rain as Typhoon Dujuan approaches Japan. (Reuters Photos) A powerful typhoon approaching Japan’s Pacific coast has raised concerns over possible disruption to the Asian Games 2026, with organisers taking a precautionary step by postponing the equestrian eventing competition as Typhoon Dujuan threatens to bring heavy…

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Cats may have their own chemical ‘ID cards’: Scientists found 13 unusual fatty acids in urine that remain stable for at least 24 hours which can easily help identify individual cats

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It seems there exists an established yet hidden cat calling system. According to scientists, cats identify one another through a shockingly durable chemical “calling card” made from 13 unusual fatty acids in their urine. Thus, feline friendships might have to do more with their identification than consistent meetings.Cats rely heavily on scent to learn about…

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas: ‘There will never be anyone like you’: Priyanka Chopra Jonas wishes Kareena Kapoor Khan on 46th birthday | Hindi Movie News

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated Kareena Kapoor Khan’s 46th birthday with a special social media post. The actress shared a picture of Kareena Kapoor Khan in a vibrant leheriya saree. She accompanied the photograph with a brief message praising the birthday girl. The post also brought attention to the long history between the two Bollywood stars….

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Quote of the Day from Bhagavad Gita: Stop Trying to Control Everyone—Krishna’s Lesson on Attachment

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Trying to control people becomes tiresome and leads to frustration. Krishna’s teaching from the Bhagavad Gita offers valuable guidance on attachment. Letting go of possessiveness and expectations brings inner peace to relationships. Detachment is freedom from unhealthy dependence, not indifference towards others. Healthy love thrives when it does not own outcomes or control responses. Trying…

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In 1994, two friends set out to circle Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, the journey ended after 46,505 miles and a crocodile attack | World News

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PC: Kenny Brown; Sidetracked In 1994, Jason Lewis and Steve Smith set out to circle the Earth using human power rather than engines or sails. Thirteen years later, Lewis completed the expedition after travelling 46,505 miles across five continents and numerous seas and oceans. In 2005, on the Cape York Peninsula in Australia, Lewis encountered…

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