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Laurent completed his master’s degree in quantum physics at the University of Antwerp at age 12. At 15, most teenagers are preparing for higher secondary examinations or thinking about university. Laurent Simons was already defending a doctoral thesis in theoretical quantum physics. The Belgian researcher completed his first PhD at the University of Antwerp in…
The unions are pressing for five-day banking and several other demands. Bank strike alert! Bank customers could face interruptions in branch-based services for three days from September 28 to September 30, 2026, if the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) proceeds with its proposed nationwide strike.The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend. September 26…
MUMBAI: For the last year or so, Rohit Sharma has gone into every series with growing speculation over his future. The departure of current chief selector Ajit Agarkar – which will become official after October 4, the last date of his tenure – has again turned the spotlight on the former India skipper. It is…
Representative Image (AI-genearted) A river once reshaped by human intervention is now being helped back to health by some of its smallest residents. About 1,500 rare native freshwater mussels were released into Alabama’s Paint Rock River on August 25, 2026, as part of a long-running effort to restore the watershed’s habitat and recover threatened species….
Malayalam actor and producer Unni Mukundan is set to embark on a new chapter in his career as he turns writer-director with his upcoming 50th film. The actor will not only headline the project but will also write and direct it, making the film a significant milestone in his journey.The yet-untitled project will be backed…
We all have that one or two colleagues who somehow always manage to be there well before time, maybe 10- 20 minutes earlier?We often ask ourselves: How do they manage to do it nearly all the time?Are they more dedicated and really care about the job? Are those assumptions nobody really questions that we imagine…
Far below the surface off the coast of Rhode Island, the bases of offshore wind turbines are becoming something more than supports for machines. Their hard foundations are providing places for marine organisms to settle, creating patches of habitat on an otherwise softer seafloor. Barnacles, mussels, algae and other small creatures can attach themselves to…
The Moon in Capricorn makes domestic matters practical, while Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra encourages lasting decisions. With Saturn in Pisces right now, it’s very important to keep a healthy balance between your daily work and your health obligations. What to Do Today Take up a household problem that needs a lasting solution. A structured plan might…
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…
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…
