The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are returning today for a brief session as a frenetic midterm season approaches, with leaders facing a growing chorus of calls to act on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation following a viral whistleblower claim that the technology could destroy humanity within the decade. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) previously … Read more
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting mind exercises that trick the brain and eyes into believing what a person sees first, what they focus on, or even their mood in that moment, despite the many objects layered into one another in a single image. But what makes these tests even more interesting is that each … Read more
Choosing a baby name with a positive meaning can give it an added sense of significance. Names associated with prosperity, abundance and good fortune often carry ideas of happiness, success, blessings and a fulfilling life. From ancient Sanskrit names to timeless choices with Latin and Hebrew roots, these names offer a blend of cultural richness … Read more
Google employee shares glimpse of modak-making activity at Bengaluru office Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are bringing a festive touch to offices as well, and a glimpse from Google’s Bengaluru campus is getting attention online. An employee’s Instagram video shows a simple celebration at work, where a familiar festive sweet became the focus of an office activity.Google … Read more
At a time when most teenagers were focused on school and science assignments, 16-year-old Vyasji Mishra was trying to solve a practical problem with an unusual idea. A Class 11 student from Devsar in Madhya Pradesh, Mishra developed a hybrid stove that used kerosene for initial heating and water converted into steam as an alternative … Read more
Larry said the spiritual guru later urged him to go to Delhi and work for the United Nations to help eradicate smallpox. In the early 1970s, American physician Dr. Larry Brilliant travelled to India and spent time at Neem Karoli Baba’s ashram at Kainchi Dham, seeking spiritual guidance during a period of personal uncertainty. Baba … Read more
India’s sheer range of landscapes, dense rainforests, arid deserts, high-altitude cold deserts, mangrove deltas and everything in between, has quietly produced some of the most bizarre and wonderful creatures on the planet, many of which most people have never even heard of. These aren’t animals tucked away in some far corner of the world either, … Read more
An election worker moves mail-in ballots to be organized for tabulation in the City of Industry, Calif., on June 2, 2026. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Sept. 13 that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing its requirements to tighten mail-in voting rules. Under the … Read more
5-year-old ‘restaurant host’ in China goes viral for his adorable way of serving diners A restaurant video featuring a young boy has become a talking point on social media, with viewers drawn to an interaction that takes an unexpectedly amusing turn. The clip has attracted several light-hearted reactions, with people picking up on different moments … Read more
