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Indian-origin teenager Shrey Parikh has achieved what millions of young spellers dream of. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 28 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He defeated runner-up Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic spell-off finale. During the tie-breaker, Parikh correctly spelled 32 words in…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the central bank is closely monitoring inflation risks arising from the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, but cautioned that there is limited scope for policy intervention in such supply-driven shocks.Speaking at Harvard University before nearly 400 students, Powell said energy shocks typically tend…
Khwaja Asif, Netanyahu (File photos) A row erupted between Israel and Pakistan after Islamabad defence Minister Khawaja Asif posted remarks targeting Israel for its military op in Lebanon, which he later deleted amid strong backlash.Israel on Friday sharply criticised the comments, questioning Pakistan’s credibility as a neutral player in ongoing regional diplomacy. The Israeli Prime…
Representative Image- Canva We have often wondered whether the toilet paper should hang over the roll, facing out, or under, placed against the wall?Even though it sounds trivial, maybe even a little silly, the question often crosses our minds. If you ask around, you’ll find people who feel surprisingly confused about it.So, is there really…
Tackling a govt-designed obstacle course called TDS If you’re puffing and panting and out of breath, it’s possible you’ve had to tackle the govt obstacle course called TDS, or Tax Deducted at Source, which is the twist in the tale of Income Tax. The modern tax system was introduced in 1799 Britain by Prime Minister…
Indian cricket administrator and Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah presents Argentine footballer Lionel Messi with a personalised Indian cricket jerseys next to Argentine footballer Rodrigo De Paul (R) and Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez (L) at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium during the Lionel Messi G.O.A.T Tour on December 15, 2025 in Delhi,…
Finding reliable and trustworthy people in this fast-paced world is undeniably one of the most difficult tasks. Do you know that just by knowing someone’s zodiac sign, you can know whether they are worth relying on or not? Here’s how you too can find out if people around you are reliable or not. What does…
A pair of cotton pants is not usually considered scientific equipment. Yet across Switzerland, thousands of them spent weeks underground as part of an unusual experiment into the condition of the soil beneath people’s feet.More than 1,000 volunteers took part, burying underwear and teabags at sites ranging from private gardens and farmland to grasslands and…
Cold raita makes sense in peak summer. In winter, it often feels out of place. That icy spoonful next to hot rotis or dal can dull flavours and leave the body feeling oddly unsettled. Winter meals ask for something gentler. Something that carries warmth, spice and a little softness instead of shock. This is where…
WhistlinDiesel’s viral rumours, explained: What really happened WhistlinDiesel, whose real name is Cody Detwiler, is a popular YouTuber known for his extreme and often shocking videos. He has built a massive following by pushing expensive vehicles and heavy machines to their limits, often destroying them as part of his content. What happened to him? Recently,…
