Amazon is set to extend its annual Prime Day event to four full days in 2025, marking the first time the company has taken this step since the shopping holiday was introduced in 2015. What began as a 24-hour promotional campaign to celebrate Amazon's anniversary has since grown into one of the most anticipated e-commerce events globally. This year, Amazon is not only spreading its deals across a longer period but is also tailoring special perks to attract younger shoppers, particularly those

The third Test of the India vs England series at Lord's is set to be an exciting battle with a green pitch that could offer some assistance to the pacers. The pitch for the 3rd Test was revealed on July 8, 2025, showing a surface with well-watered grass, which is expected to provide more pace and bounce. England, after suffering a crushing defeat in Edgbaston, has requested a pitch that suits their fast bowlers, including Jofra Archer, who is returning fro

Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in an unusual and unfortunate manner, as Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire injured despite holding a commanding two-set lead. The World No. 1 had been trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2 on Centre Court when Dimitrov suffered a pectoral muscle injury while serving an ace. Dimitrov collapsed onto the court in pain, prompting Sinner to rush to his aid. The Bulgarian received imm

Artificial intelligence could become a powerful ally in fighting climate change, helping to significantly reduce carbon emissions without forcing society to give up the comforts of modern living. A new study suggests that AI applications across just three major sectors—power generation, food production, and transportation—could collectively cut between 3.2 and 5.4 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually by the year 2035. That potential reduction would vastl

Salt is an essential part of our diet, but too much of it can cause serious health problems. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adults should consume no more than 5 grams of salt per day, which is roughly equivalent to one teaspoon. Despite this recommendation, most people consume much more nearly double the safe limit putting them at significant risk for heart disease, stroke, and other health conditions.

President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Japan and South Korea starting August 1. The formal notification was delivered to the governments of both countries, accompanied by warnings that any retaliatory measures would lead to further tariff hikes above the 25% rate. The announcement sent global markets into a tailspin as investors weighed the potential fallout of rising trade tensions. The U.S. stock market opened the week with sharp declines. The

Astronomers have confirmed the passage of a rare interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS through our solar system. First detected on July 1, 2025, by NASA’s ATLAS telescope in Chile, it is only the third such object ever observed, following Oumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. Traveling at an astonishing 208,800 km/h, 3I/ATLAS is expected to make its closest approach to the Sun on October 30 at a distance of 1.4 AU, just inside Mars’ orbit.

President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Elon Musk after the billionaire entrepreneur announced the formation of a new political organization named the "America Party." The move has reignited tensions between the two former allies and set the stage for potential upheaval in the 2026 midterm elections. Trump labeled the third-party initiative as "ridiculous" and warned it would only create confusion in an already polarized political system. Befor

  Indian-origin executive Vaibhav Taneja, currently serving as Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer, has emerged as a key figure in Elon Musk’s latest political move — the formation of the America Party (AMEP). According to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Taneja has been officially listed as the Treasurer and Custodian of Records for the party. This appointment places him at the administrative and financial core of Musk’s ambitious

In a dramatic turn of events in American politics, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new political party called the America Party, signaling a major break with former ally President Donald Trump. The announcement follows a bitter public fallout between the two high-profile figures over Trump’s massive domestic spending plan, which Musk has described as fiscally irresponsible and a threat to the nation’s economic stability. Once among T

Apple has made headlines with its latest real estate investment spree, spending over half a billion dollars in just one week. The tech giant finalized two major property purchases in Silicon Valley, underscoring its commitment to expanding its footprint in the region. On June 24, Apple closed a deal to acquire the 220,000-square-foot Cupertino Gateway complex for $166.9 million. Located on North Tantau Avenue in Cupe

A viral video of Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya singing Frank Sinatra’s iconic song "I Did It My Way" together at a lavish London party has sparked both curiosity and criticism. Hosted by Modi, the extravagant celebration attracted over 310 guests, including friends and family from across the globe. Among the attendees was former Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer Chris Gayle, who shared an Instagram story featuring a photograph with Modi and M

A growing controversy is unfolding in Silicon Valley involving Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has allegedly held multiple full-time jobs at different startups without informing any of his employers. The case has sent shockwaves across the startup ecosystem, especially among early-stage founders who believed they had hired a promising and committed candidate. Now, they are left grappling with what they see as deception, resume fabrication, and a major breach of trust in the age

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a crucial piece of Earth’s ancient climate puzzle, shedding light on one of the most significant climate disasters in history: the Permian–Triassic Mass Extinction, or the "Great Dying." Occurring around 252 million years ago, this event wiped out nearly 90% of life on Earth, leaving scientists to wonder why the planet remained in extreme heat for millions of years afterward, even after the volcani

During his historic address to Ghana's Parliament on July 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement that sparked both surprise and amusement among the members present. PM Modi highlighted India’s vast political diversity by revealing that the country boasts over 2,500 political parties. “I repeat, 2,500 political parties,” he said with a chuckle, prompting a ripple of laughter and surprise among the parliamentarians in Ghana.

When moving to the USA, one of the first decisions NRIs need to make is where to live. Should you go for shared housing or rent a full apartment? Both have their benefits and drawbacks. Let’s break down both options so you can make the best choice based on your budget and lifestyle. Shared Housing for NRIs: A More Affordable Option

Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Shayani Ekadashi or Ashadi Ekadashi, is one of the most revered days in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the eleventh day of the waxing moon in the Ashadha month and marks the beginning of Chaturmas, a sacred four-month period during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter a meditative sleep. In 2025, Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on Sunday, July 6. This auspicious occasion is highly significant for devotees, especially among Vaishnavas who worship Lord

India and the United States have agreed to finalize a new 10-year defence partnership framework aimed at deepening strategic and military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement is expected to be signed later this year when India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. The decision to move forward with the long-term framework was made during a recent phone call between Singh and Heg

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

Cardiac surgeon Dr. Ramakanta Panda has raised alarms over the increasing number of heart-related deaths among young Indians, following a series of sudden heart attacks in Hassan, Karnataka. On June 30, four men, aged between 50 and 63, tragically died of cardiac events, adding to the alarming number of heart-related deaths in the district, with 22 deaths reported over the past 40 days. The youngest victim was just 19 years old, which has sent shockwaves throu