Discover the history of drones, from the 1849 Austrian balloon bombs and the 1917 Aerial Target to the 1935 Queen Bee target aircraft.

‘Drones are older than you think’: When was the first drone invented?

A massive surge in AI demand is forcing manufacturers to produce high bandwidth memory, creating a severe shortage of standard DRAM. Consequently, consumer memory costs will climb even higher throughout the 2027 report.

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Harry and Meghan are coming home six years after leaving the UK to build a new life in the US. But beyond building that life, the couple gave explosive interviews and wrote a book that shook the monarchy to its core.

From racism to suicide: Harry & Meghan's bombshells that shook the monarchy - now they're home

From Virender Sehwag to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the top five Indian batters fastest to 4000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara

Meet top 5 Indian batters fastest to 4000 Test runs

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly packing up for Britain, bringing their children back years after stepping down as senior royals in 2020. With the Sussexes dominating headlines once again, here is a look back at their journey.

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'The Oracle’s Ledger': Warren Buffett’s 6 decades of wins, losses and major financial moves

Buffett to step down 

National Indemnity

Coca-Cola, AmEx, Bank of America

Apple

See’s Candy

Berkshire Hathaway energy

Dexter Shoe

Missed giants

As the 94-year-old 'Oracle of Omaha' announces his plans to retire as a CEO, here's a list of the best investments that he made and occasionally unmade:


7 Smart Things to Invest In - From Gold to Digital Assets

Introduction 

Gold

Real Estate

 Index Funds

 Digital Assets (Cryptocurrencies and Tokens)

High-Yield Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

 Government Bonds

Corporate Bonds

Investing wisely involves diversifying across various asset classes to mitigate risk and potentially enhance returns. Here are seven smart things to consider investing.

Women's Day 2025: List of India’s new age female entrepreneurs driving change

New Age Female Entrepreneurs 

Sanya V Jain

Sonalee Kumar

Ritu Beri

Kanchan Sharma

Rasika Kajaria 

Radhika Ghai

Annapurna Batra

Pooja Singhal

As India marks International Women’s Day 2025, several female entrepreneurs are leading transformative change across industries, including luxury branding, contemporary art, sustainable fashion, and conscious living. Their contributions extend beyond business success, focusing on inclusivity, cultural heritage, and sustainability.

Top 5 Least Corrupt Countries As Per Corruption Perceptions Index; India ranks at…

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 

1. Denmark (Rank-1; Score-90)

2. Finland (Rank-2; Score-88)

3. Singapore (Rank-3; Score-84)

4. New Zealand (Rank-4; Score-83)

5. Luxembourg (Rank-5; Score-81)

What is India’s Rank?

Business economy | World | Web story | Transparency International has released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Here are the top 5 least corrupt nations:


Corruption Perceptions Index Reveals Top 5 Most Corrupt Countries; India ranks at...

Corruption Perceptions Index

1. South Sudan (Rank-180; Score-8)

2. Somalia (Rank-179; Score-9)

3. Venezuela (Rank-178; Score-10)

4. Syria (Rank-177; Score-12)

5. Yemen (Rank-173; Score-13)

Web story | Business economy | World | Transparency International has released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Here are the top 5 most corrupt nations:

Union Budget 2025: What is Halwa Ceremony? Know date, time, significance and more

Budget Presentation

The Halwa Ceremony

Participants

Significance

Lock-in Period

Historical Context

Budget Printing

Before the Union Budget is presented, the Finance Ministry hosts the "Halwa Ceremony" approximately 9-10 days prior. This involves preparing halwa in a large kadhai in the North Block's kitchen, with the Finance Minister stirring the sweet dish.

7 Underrated Skills That Will Boost Your Career Success

Creativity

Eloquence

Good Etiquettes

Patience

Curiosity

Adaptability

Empathy

While your knowledge in the field will help you in achieving your goals, there are some other skills as well that will help in building a successful career. Here are 7 underrated skills that will benefit you:

Finding creative and innovative ways to go about your work can help improve your efficiency and deliver better performance. It will help you in utilising resources to achieve more.

Eloquence is knowing how to express yourself clearly. While insight and intelligence are always useful at work, knowing what to say and do that effectively can help you navigate through challenging situations and grab the opportunities.

Having good etiquette at the workplace will always help you in making an impression on peers, superiors, and clients. This also shows your professionalism and helps in boosting your career.

While achieving competitive goals makes us feel good, having the patience to work out strategies and consider possible outcomes gives more room for improvement and helps us achieve long-term goals.

Having a curious mind and constantly asking questions can help you stay inspired and find new ways to overcome problems you face at work. It will also help you in taking initiative and pursuing opportunities.


Being adaptable to changes going on in your career can help you survive or even flourish. This also makes you easily adaptable to new advancements and updates in your field.


While constantly working on our tasks, we may forget to pay attention to other people in the team. Showing empathy to your coworkers can help improve teamwork and boost productivity.


Top 6 Smartest Cities in the World for 2024


According to the rankings from International Institute for Management Development, Lausanne, Switzerland, here are the world’s top 6 smartest cities:

Situated in northern Switzerland, the city is a global centre for banking and finance. It is famous for its modern architecture and innovation.

The capital of Norway, the city is known for its museums, Viking history, and natural beauty. It has modern architecture and houses the world’s largest sculpture park.

Surrounded by lush greenery, the capital city of Australia houses the enormous and modern Parliament House. It is also known for its museums with stunning art collections.

The second-most populous city in Switzerland, Geneva is the headquarters of the United Nations and the Red Cross. The city is a global hub for banking and diplomacy.

Singapore is a thriving metropolis and a global business hub. It is famous for its skyscrapers and infrastructure, along with natural spots, attracting tourists from across the world.

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is well known for its culinary delights, design, and architecture. It is considered one of the happiest and most liveable cities in the world.

Top 6 Smartest Cities in the World for 2024

There is a remarkable 72 per cent increase in bookings (redirects) for travel on August 14th compared to the previous day, highlighting the enthusiasm for travel during this extended break.

Booking volumes for August 14th and 15th are the highest for the week, indicating a strong desire to make the most of the holiday.

Among the top international destinations that are catching the eye of Indian travellers are Toronto, Bali, New York, and London.

Domestically, New Delhi, Marmagao, and Mumbai are the most sought-after spots.

The peak in searches for travel between August 14th and 20th occurred a full month ago (week of July 22nd), suggesting that Indians are meticulous planners.

Top Travel Trends This Independence Day


6 Easy Ways of Saving on Everyday Expenses


Track your income and expenses to identify things you can cut back on. A budget helps you stay on top of your finances and make informed spending decisions.

Preparing meals at home is significantly cheaper than eating out. Plan your meals, make a grocery list, and stick to it to avoid impulse purchases.


Purchase non-perishable items in bulk to save money. Bulk buying often reduces the cost per unit besides reducing the frequency of shopping trips.


Look for coupons, discount codes, and sales before making any purchases. Apps and websites can help you find deals on groceries, clothes, and more.


Review your subscriptions and cancel any you don’t use or need anymore. This includes streaming services, magazines, or gym memberships.


Avoid relying on credit cards for everyday purchases. If you do use them, pay off the balance timely each month to avoid interest charges.


6 Easy Ways of Saving on Everyday Expenses

Study Reveals Top 10 Most Expensive Cities for Foreign Employees

Mercer's new study has identified the most costly places for foreign employees to live in. The study looked at 226 cities and compared the costs of over 200 products in each, including transportation, food, clothes, home goods, and entertainment. Here are the 10 most expensive cities for foreign employees:

The financial hub of Hong Kong topped the list of most expensive cities for foreign employees.



Singapore, known for its high standard of living, ranked as the second most expensive city.

Zurich topped the four most expensive cities from Switzerland, coming in overall third.



Geneva, another Swiss city, secured the fourth position on the list.



Basel was ranked fifth, highlighting the high cost of living in Switzerland.



Bern, the capital of Switzerland, took the sixth spot.



The Big Apple came in seventh, maintaining its reputation as an expensive place to live.

London, known for its high cost of living, was the eighth most expensive city.

Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, was ranked ninth.


5 Indian Startups That Faced Rejection In Shark Tank India But Became Successful

Shark Tank India, a business reality show, has become a hit among netizens since its inception three years ago. While many pitches from entrepreneurs and company founders pleased judges, others were unable to close a deal. Let's look at the businesses that were rejected on Shark Tank yet turned out to be successful.



Zypp Electric offers tech-enabled EV-as-a-service for last-mile deliveries in India. The founders requested INR 2.2 crore for a 1% stake, but the offer was rejected by the sharks. Nonetheless, the company has successfully acquired investment and has grown significantly during the past year.

Theka Coffee sells cold coffee in twelve flavors in beer bottles. The founder, Bhuvinder, had demanded INR 50 lakhs for a 10% stake, but the sharks did not accept his offer. Later, the brand expanded its operations and raised Rs 2.5 crore.


Moonshine is Asia's first meadery, founded in 2016 by Rohan Rehani and Nitin Vishwas. The founders asked for INR 80 lakhs in exchange for 0.5% stake, but the deal was rejected by the sharks.


Urban Monkey, a streetwear clothing business launched in 2013 by Yash Gangwal, sought an INR 1 crore for a 1% equity stake. Despite the brand's popularity and celebrity endorsements, the sharks declined the deal.


Pandurang Taware founded Agri Tourism in 2003. He requested INR 50 lakhs in exchange for a 5% equity, but the sharks rejected the proposal. Judge Namita Thapar expressed regret about not being able to back the company at the time. She invested in Pandurang's Agro Tourism two months after the show ended.


Do you have a sweet tooth and have an extreme liking for chocolates? Well, get ready to shell out more for them.  Here’s why:

The rise in the price of chocolate is being driven by chocolate’s main ingredient, cocoa, which has more than doubled in the past year.

Ghana and its West African neighbour Ivory Coast, which have been long known as the world’s undisputed cocoa powerhouses and account for over 60 per cent of the global supply, are facing adverse weather and tree disease.

In 2023, cocoa traded near $2,600 per metric ton. In January 2024, it almost doubled to hover near $4,200 per metric ton reaching an all-time high.

The price of sugar has also risen around 25 per cent in the past year or so.

The future of chocolate is not looking good with many predicting that the global cocoa supply shortage will stretch into its fourth year by 2025. The shortage has also been attributed to climate change and the El Nino patterns which is affecting the cocoa trees in western Africa.

Do you have a sweet tooth and have an extreme liking for chocolates?

Why is Chocolate Becoming So Expensive?

 5 Countries Where Companies Can't Disturb Staff After Office Hours


French law mandates that companies with over 50 employees negotiate specific hours during which employees are not expected to respond to work-related messages, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Portugal has legislation that protects employees' right to disconnect outside of working hours, allowing them to maintain boundaries between their personal and professional lives.

Similarly, Spanish law recognises employees' right to disconnect from work-related communication outside of their designated working hours, promoting employee well-being and mental health.

Italian regulations ensure that employees have the right to disconnect from work-related communication during non-working hours, fostering a more balanced approach to work-life integration.

Belgian labour laws also prioritise the well-being of employees by prohibiting companies from disturbing staff after office hours, allowing employees to enjoy their personal time without work-related interruptions.


5 Countries Where Companies Can't Disturb Staff After Office Hours

Prepare your resume for each job application, highlighting relevant skills and experiences that match with the specific job requirements. 

Build and leverage professional networks through platforms like LinkedIn. Attend industry events or join online groups to connect with professionals. 


Learn about potential employers before applying. Understand their values, culture, and expectations. 

Polish your online presence, including LinkedIn profiles and other platforms like X. Showcase your skills, accomplishments, and professional interests there. 




Identify and acquire skills in demand within your industry. Upskilling can enhance your marketability and make you stand out among job applicants.

Research common interview questions, practice responses, and prepare examples that highlight your accomplishments and problem-solving skills. 

Want to up your job-hunting game? Here are some life-saving tips.

6 Tips for Better Job Hunting 

10 Among The Richest Who Got Richer In 2023

Money may not buy happiness but an unpaid monthly bill can definitely be a reason of misery. Here is the list of 10 richest people, who added more to their already huge wallets in the year 2023. Their net worth was calculated by the Forbes magazine.

The world's richest man made the most gains. Elon Musk added a cool $108.4 billion to his wealth to end the year at a net worth of $254.9 billion.

The Facebook founder may be losing some serious money because of metaverse which hasn't really caught on, but he added $74.8 billion to his net worth, boosting it to $118.6 billion.

The Amazon boss primed up value of his net worth by $65 billion and is now worth $172.3 billion.



The Indonesian bizman has diverse portfolio which rose in value by $47.9 billion. Prajogo Pangestu is now worth $52.8 billion

The co-founder of Google is sitting pretty at number five in this list. His wealth increased by $34.4 billion and his net worth is now $111.7 billion.

Ortega founded Zara, the clothing brand. In 2023, his net worth grew by $33.2 billion to end up at $97.4 billion.




Sergey Brin co-founded Google with Larry Page. This year, his wallet swelled by $33 billion. His net worth now is $107.3 billion.

Say 'Microsoft' and you think of Bill Gates. The next name you think of is Steve Ballmer who saw his wealth grow by $32.4 billion. He is worth $110.9 billion now.

The co-founder of Oracle pocketed an increase of $30.8 billion this year. Now he has a wealth of $133.2 billion

The co-founder of Nvidia may be last on this list. But his current net worth is a whopping $43.6 billion. This year, his wealth increased by $29.8 billion.

These Companies’ Worth Are More Than Some Nations’ GDP

The iPhone maker tops the list with a market cap of $2.7 trillion.


Best known for its suite of software offerings, Microsoft's market value is $2.3 trillion.


Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and has also built a sizable cloud business in Amazon Web Service. Its market cap is at $1.3 trillion.


Alphabet, the parent company of Google, generates a majority of its revenue from online advertising. Its market cap is $1.7 trillion.



The semiconductor company became the latest company to cross the trillion-dollar mark in June 2023. Its market cap is valued at
$1.1 trillion.


Tesla Cybertruck Sparks Safety Concerns After Launch

Cybertruck's Angular Design Concerns Experts

Days after Elon Musk's Tesla launched the Cybertruck, safety experts expressed concerns about the electric pickup truck's angular design and said its stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on roads.   

During the launch event in Austin, Texas on Nov 30, Tesla live-streamed crash test videos, following which experts told the news agency Reuters that they needed crash-test data to reach firm conclusions about the safety.

Experts also said they were alarmed by the crash test videos released by Tesla, adding the heavy weight of the trucks and their high acceleration "raise red flags for non-occupants."

Excessive intake of ACV can lead to a decrease in potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness, cramps, and irregular heart rhythms.


Who All Are in OpenAI’s New Board as Sam Altman Returns? 


As ChatGPT maker OpenAI reached an agreement with Sam Altman to return as the company CEO, the company also agreed to reconstitute the board of directors which had earlier dismissed him. 


A report by the news agency Reuters said the new board will include former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, former co-CEO of Salesforce Bret Taylor, Quora CEO and current director Adam D’Angelo. 


New Board More Aligned with Altman’s vision 

Cornell professor Sarah Kreps told Reuters that the new board appears to be more aligned with Sam Altman’s vision of accelerating the development of AI while also ensuring safeguards were in place.

When someone subscribes to your email list or creates an account, send them a warm welcome email. Introduce your brand and express gratitude for their interest. 

Keep your audience informed about your latest products, services, or promotions. Use compelling visuals and persuasive copy to showcase the value of your offerings. 

This could include blog posts, how-to guides, or educational resources related to your products or services. By providing helpful content, you build trust with your audience. 


If a customer adds items to their shopping cart but doesn’t complete the purchase, send them a reminder email. Include a list of the items they left behind, and consider offering an incentive. 


Regularly seek feedback from your customers through surveys or feedback forms. This shows that you value their opinions and are committed to improving your products and services. 

5 Emails That Can Help Your Business 

Top 5 FMCG Companies In India In 2023

Tesla on Indian Roads Soon? Govt Nears Deal with Automaker 

Tesla and the Modi government are closing in on an agreement which would allow the automaker to ship its cars to India from 2024, the news agency Bloomberg reported. 

Tesla Factories to be Set Up in India Within Two Years

The agreement also includes the condition of setting up Tesla factories in India within two years. 

Maharashtra, Gujarat & Tamil Nadu Under Consideration for Project 

Bloomberg reports that Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are under consideration as they already have well-established ecosystems for electric vehicles (EV) and exports. 


Tesla will commit an initial investment of around $2 billion in any factory. The automaker would look to increase purchases of auto parts from India to as much as $15 billion. 


Open Revolt at OpenAI: 500+ Staff Threaten to Quit Unless Demands Met 

More than 500 employees at OpenAI have threatened to quit unless the board reinstates Sam Altman as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) along with co-founder Greg Brockman. 


Staff Criticises Board’s Decision to Remove Altman, Brockman 

In a letter, the staff said that the process by which the board removed Altman and Brockman "jeopardized all of this work and undermined our mission and company."


One of the Staff Blamed of Coordinating the Coup 

One of the signatories of this letter was OpenAI’s Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever who is also a member of the board. Sutskever was blamed for coordinating the coup against Altman in the first place. 


The letter comes hours after Microsoft announced that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman would be joining the software giant to head a new advanced AI research unit. The OpenAI staff threatened to join Altman at Microsoft if their demands were not met. 

What’s Next For Ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman? 

Altman Discusses a Possible Return to OpenAI 

Sam Altman, who was ousted from Open AI for not being consistently candid in his communications with the board, is discussing a possible return to the company. 

Altman in Talks With OpenAI About Improving Governance Structure 

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