A recent survey by ResumeGenius, which polled 1,000 full-time Gen Z workers across the US, shows that young adults have second thoughts about getting college degrees. While every one in four Gen Zers admitted they regret getting degrees, others wish they had picked a more lucrative field. So, what's fuelling Gen Z's ick towards colleges?
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalated on Thursday with both sides using fighter jets, landmines, and artillery fire. It all began at the Ta Muen Thom temple, a Hindu site dedicated to Lord Shiva, along the contested land border. Earlier, the two sides have clashed over the Preah Vihar temple
Tech giant Microsoft has signed a deal to buy 4.9 million metric tonnes of organic waste, which includes human waste, manure, food scraps, agricultural residue, and paper sludge. The deal with Vaulted Deep will begin in 2026 and run for 12 years. Notably, this company collects a mix of human and agricultural waste, known as ‘bioslurry’, and injects it far below the Earth’s surface
India and the UK signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday, as PM Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London. Under the landmark deal, the UK will eliminate duties on several Indian imports, including textiles, leather, gems and jewellery and machinery. For Indians, Scotch whisky, British cars, and chocolates will become cheaper
Thailand and Cambodia have long been at odds over their 800-kilometre border. Now, tensions have escalated after clashes at the border left nearly a dozen Thai soldiers dead and one civilian injured. Thailand also deployed several fighter jets to hit military targets in Cambodia
A newly declassified intelligence report, unveiled by Tulsi Gabbard, alleges that Hillary Clinton was using heavy tranquilisers and suffering emotional instability during the 2016 campaign. With claims of withheld Russian intel and internal Democratic concerns over her health, the report brings into question possible cover-ups during the elections
A 10-month-old baby girl in Sweden developed a 'micropenis' after she frequently lay on her father’s bare chest, who applied a strong testosterone gel as part of a hormonal treatment. The baby soon began to show unexpected physical changes, which triggered panic among the parents. Here's what we know
It’s a double trauma for the families who lost their loved ones in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Over a month after the tragedy, it has been discovered that two families in Britain have been handed over the wrong remains. Their lawyer has described it as ‘appalling’ and called for a serious probe. But how could such a mistake occur?
The Karnataka High Court halted the deportation of Nina Kutina, the Russian woman who was found living in a cave near Gokarna with her two young daughters. The court said that such a move could potentially 'endanger the children and their welfare'. The 40-year-old woman, who overstayed her visa for years, says she sought 'spiritual solitude' in the 'big, beautiful cave'
The 2022 murder of four University of Idaho students shocked the United States. Now, nearly three years later, suspect Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the brutal stabbings, has been sentenced to life in prison. However, many questions remain unanswered — especially the biggest one: Why did he commit the crime?
Harshvardhan Jain was arrested on Tuesday by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) for operating a fake ‘Westarctica’ embassy out of a rented house in Ghaziabad’s Kavi Nagar. He posed as a ‘Baron’ representing Westarctica, a self-declared micronation claiming land in Antarctica and founded by a former US Navy officer. During the raid, officials recovered luxury cars with diplomatic plates, stamps from 34 countries, Rs 44 lakh in cash, and more
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a lawsuit against American right-wing influencer Candace Owens. The legal action comes after the famous social media personality has repeatedly claimed that the French First Lady was born a biological male and has even released a video series titled ‘Becoming Brigitte’
One of the most important moments in the history of social media took place on July 24, 2023, when Twitter was replaced by X. With this, the iconic blue bird was also replaced by the black and white X symbol after entrepreneur Elon Musk acquired the social media platform in 2022
India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain. Sectors likely to benefit include textiles, garments, and the gems and jewellery industry. Meanwhile, India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens starting today
Nearly all the 2 million Palestinians in the Gaza strip depend on outside aid. Local food production was extremely limited prior the Israeli offensive. It has since been completely eradicated. The UN says Gaza’s hunger crisis has reached ‘new and astonishing levels of desperation’. So why hasn’t a famine been declared?
Kristin Cabot, who was spotted at a Coldplay concert canoodling with Andy Byron, former CEO of the firm Astronomer and her boss, is part of an elite ‘Boston Brahmin’ family in Massachusetts. But who are these ‘Boston Brahmins’? And how is Kristin linked to them?
A 45-year-old man in Ghaziabad was pulling off a unique scam by pretending to be the ‘ambassador’ of Westarctica, an unrecognised micronation in Antarctica. A raid by the Uttar Pradesh Police at the house he claimed was the official embassy busted his con. The case has put the spotlight on micronations. What are they?
Data from elections in several countries shows that women aged 18-29 are becoming significantly more liberal, while young men are leaning more conservative. And a recent 30-country study found Generation Z more divided than other generations on key questions around gender equality. Is politics the root cause of these problems surrounding dating and love?
Reverse-ageing enthusiast Bryan Johnson is known for his rigorous attempts to slow down ageing. In 2021, he launched Project Blueprint, a personal anti-ageing programme that costs $2 million (over Rs 17 crore) annually. However, he has now said he may shut it down or sell the anti-ageing company. He says that managing it while staying true to his personal beliefs has become overwhelming
Elon Musk has opened a new diner in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The full drive-in eatery includes two movie screens, robo servers and features classic comfort food such as burgers, hot dogs, wings, and hand-spun milkshakes. The diner is open to all, with Tesla drivers able to order via their car's touchscreen
Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing health concerns, resigned as Vice-President on Monday (July 21). Now, the post of vice-president, who is also the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha, has fallen vacant. So, when will the next vice-president be elected?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ready to bid adieu to its MiG-21 fighter jets after over 60 years of service. The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A aircraft will replace the ageing planes. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the new version of Tejas is an indigenous 4.5 generation, multi-role combat aircraft powered by the American GE F404 engine
Eve Jobs, the youngest daughter of Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs and businesswoman Lauren Powell, is set to marry British Olympian Harry Charles in a lavish multi-million dollar wedding later this week. The wedding has a star-studded guest list that includes former US Vice President Kamala Harris, Microsoft heiresses Jennifer and Phoebe Gates, and Princess Beatrice. Music icon Elton John will also perform at their wedding
On Tuesday (July 22), thousands of people gathered for anti-government protests across Ukraine. This includes hundreds in the capital Kyiv as well as Lviv and Dnipro. The demonstrations started after Ukraine’s parliament passed a bill that gives the president more oversight over two anti-corruption bodies
Archaeologists and volunteers have identified a 250-year-old shipwreck, which was discovered on the island of Sanday in Scotland’s Orkney. They believe it to be the former Royal Navy vessel, HMS Hind, which was renamed once it became a whaling ship. Here’s how they unravelled its secrets
Travelling across the Gulf is about to get a lot easier. A new Schengen-style Unified Tourist Visa will soon let visitors explore Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait on a single permit. Expected to launch by late 2025, the visa aims to streamline tourism and boost regional economies
Gurugram is facing a full-blown waste crisis with garbage piling up across neighbourhoods of the high-tech city. The problem arises as migrant workers, many of whom work as waste collectors and house helpers, have stopped showing up for work due to frequent police verifications. This exodus has left residents to fend for themselves
Disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump once had the same social circle. Now, new images from the US president’s 1993 wedding to Marla Maples proves that they were not just acquaintances. These new visuals emerge just a week after a news report stated that the American leader had sent the financier a racy card for his 50th birthday
Kerala has planned to ‘euthanise’ seriously ill stray dogs as cases of attacks by the animals rise. The stray dog menace is plaguing India, with the Centre recently telling the Lok Sabha that over 37 lakh cases of dog bites were reported last year and suspected casualties from rabies stood at 54. Despite laws, why is the country unable to tackle the issue?
A critical flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint software allowed China-linked hackers to breach dozens of systems worldwide, including US federal agencies and the nuclear weapons agency. Though no classified data has been confirmed stolen, the breach has put into the spotlight Microsoft’s security practices and Beijing’s alleged cyber-espionage efforts