Jobs and Manufacturing Are on the Ballot

Commentary American manufacturing is on the rebound, and that good news could hardly come at a better time for President Donald Trump, as Republicans gird themselves for the midterm elections just two months from now. Not that manufacturing is the only sector that’s on a hiring spree—businesses across the board added 162,000 new jobs in … Read more

‘Who says there is no theft in the US?’: Indian woman finds brother’s car missing all 4 wheels; thieves leave a note that says ‘This cannot be prevented unless…’

Pic credit: Instagram/ Aishika Soney An Indian woman living in the United States was shocked to see all four tyres of her brother’s car missing while it was parked near an apartment complex. She captured a video of the car lying in the parking lot and posted it on Instagram. In the video, the woman … Read more

Why are car tyres always black? The surprising reason has nothing to do with colour

Carbon black is a fine carbon material produced from hydrocarbon-based feedstocks. When incorporated into rubber, it acts as a reinforcing filler. It changes the physical properties of the compound, making it better suited to the demands placed on a tyre. It also helps with resistance to abrasion and heat, two factors that are unavoidable during … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel Says He Pulled Talarico Interview After Alleged FCC Threat

Jimmy Kimmel attends the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on June 16, 2017. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel has said he pulled an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico following an alleged warning from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Kimmel told the audience … Read more

Two 14-year-old Kerala girls built a robot that cleans and digitises ancient palm-leaf manuscripts; after winning gold in India, they are heading to Puerto Rico

They will now represent India in Puerto Rico, from December 8 to 10, 2026. (Photo credit: The Week) Two 14-year-old girls from Kerala have built a robotic system that cleans, preserves and digitises fragile palm-leaf manuscripts and their project has now taken them from a school robotics competition in Hyderabad to the international stage in … Read more

What you spot first reveals a hidden secret about how you approach work and take success

Optical illusion personality tests often trick us into believing what we see first in images with many layered objects. It is, in fact, interesting to notice that while observing a single image from one perspective, you and your friend might surprisingly notice different objects, probably due to different mindsets. These interesting images also claim to … Read more

10 baby boy names inspired by Mythology

Raghu is a legendary king in Indian epic tradition and a prominent figure of the Solar dynasty, the lineage associated with Lord Rama. He is celebrated for his valour, generosity and leadership. The name has deep Sanskrit roots and remains connected with India’s rich literary and mythological traditions. Mythology offers a rich source of baby … Read more

The Jibarito: How the Chicago Sandwich Became a Classic

By Alya SatchuChicago Tribune CHICAGO—Chicago’s sandwich legacy runs deep. There is the Italian beef, doused in gravy, the Maxwell Street Polish stacked with green onions and the jibarito, a sandwich that swaps bread for twice-fried plantains. Piled with steak, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayonnaise, and cheese, the jibarito is undeniably Chicago. Created by Puerto Rican restaurateur … Read more

BRICS Summit 2026: Is Delhi closed on September 11? What’s open, what’s shut and what travellers need to know |

BRICS (PC: digitalindia.gov.in) Delhi is all set to host one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings of the year which is the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11 to 13. With foreign leaders, senior officials and delegations arriving in the city, Delhi will see increased security, traffic diversions and restrictions.For residents and tourists, the biggest … Read more

He built 140 bridges in places where rivers could isolate entire villages: How Girish Bharadwaj went from being a mechanical engineer in Karnataka to the ‘Bridge Man of India’

Born on May 12, 1950, Bharadwaj grew up in Aletty, a remote village in Sullia taluk. For Girish Bharadwaj, a bridge was not simply a structure over a river. It was a way for a child to reach school, a patient to get to a hospital and a farmer to take produce to the market. … Read more