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Introduction: A 1991-Style Crisis, Only Deeper In 2026, India stands at an economic and geopolitical crossroads that many are comparing to the 1991 balance-of-payments crisis. But this time, the stakes are far more complex. It isn’t just about foreign exchange reserves anymore it’s about manufacturing, critical minerals, semiconductor chips, and artificial intelligence, the very sectors…
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Trump’s New Student Visa Rule Sparks Economic Alarm: Why the US Could Risk Up to $400 Billion a Year
The Trump administration’s latest changes to US student visa rules are creating concern far beyond university campuses. A new federal rule that changes how long international students can remain in the United States could discourage overseas students from choosing American universities and potentially weaken the country’s highly skilled talent pipeline. A new analysis from the…
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India’s athletics campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow received a major boost after long-distance runner Gulveer Singh delivered a historic performance in the men’s 10,000m. Running through challenging, rain-soaked conditions, Gulveer Singh claimed the silver medal with a time of 27:49.78, finishing just behind Australia’s Ky Robinson, who won gold in 27:48.93. Isle…
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At a time when many children are introduced to career ambitions through technology, medicine or other traditional professions, 11-year-old Tayden Franklin from West Virginia is taking a very different route. The homeschooled youngster is working toward a welding certification through a programme connected with Marshall Advanced Technology and the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center in Huntington.…
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Swiggy has announced a major leadership change at Instamart, its quick-commerce business, with former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha set to take over as Chief Executive Officer. She will assume the role on August 3, 2026, replacing Amitesh Kumar Jha, who has resigned from the position to pursue opportunities outside the organisation. The leadership transition comes…
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Planning a trip to Egypt? Travellers arriving at Cairo International Airport will soon see a major change in the way eligible visitors obtain their visa on arrival. Starting August 1, 2026, Egypt is introducing a digital Visa QR Code system at Cairo International Airport, replacing the traditional paper visa sticker as part of a pilot…
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A video of a Chinese long-distance runner finishing a marathon with blood visibly running down her legs has been resurfacing across social media and sparking conversations worldwide about menstruation, endurance sport, and stigma. The runner’s name is Li Meizhen, and while the clip feels new to many people seeing it in 2026, the moment itself…
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More than 100 million American adults live with obesity today, and the condition doesn’t just affect health outcomes it comes with a real, measurable economic price tag. Researchers and economists have started calling this the “obesity penalty”: the combined toll of higher medical spending, lost productivity, and lower wages that falls disproportionately on people living…
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Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Among the most popular investment options in India are the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Mutual Funds. While both can help you build long-term wealth, they differ significantly in terms of returns, taxation, risk, liquidity, and retirement benefits. Recently, the Employees’…
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The phrase Human “third eye“ has long been associated with spirituality, meditation, and ancient traditions. However, a recent scientific study has brought the term into the spotlight for an entirely different reason. Researchers suggest that humans possess a tiny structure deep within the brain that may be linked to a light-sensitive organ found in an…