The spelling primer’s first edition conformed to traditional English orthography, with, for instance, entries for “theatre,” “publick” and “colour.”
The Case Against Travel
What is the most uninformative statement that people are inclined to make? My nominee would be “I love to travel.” This tells you very little about a person, because nearly everyone likes to travel;
Why Most CAT Aspirants Struggle with VARC — And How to Fix It
The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section of the Common Admission Test (CAT) often poses significant challenges for aspirants.
Understanding the CAT VARC Section
Success in VARC hinges on strong reading skills, comprehension, and the ability to analyze and interpret information quickly.
Sneakernomics and the surprising future of sneakers
AFEW YEARS ago trainers were the footwear du jour. Rubber-soled shoes, the kind sported by sportsmen, strode down catwalks and corporate corridors. Patrons queued for hours to get their feet into the latest pairs and flocked to
Musk Inc is under serious threat
People are curious about what’s in store after Gen Z. But there is a problem
WHAT COMES after Z? such as “iPad kids” and “Generation AI”
Meet Generation Alpha
People are curious about what’s in store after Gen Z. But there is a problem
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20th March, 2025
Top International & National News
US-Ukraine Talks: President Trump had a positive call with Zelensky, keeping peace talks with Russia on track despite no formal deal.
Punjab Farmer Protests: Police arrested farm leaders and dismantled protest sites at the Punjab-Haryana border after failed talks with the government.
India on Gaza Conflict: India expressed concern over Israel’s resumed attacks on Gaza, urging hostage releases and humanitarian aid.
Manipur Clashes: Violence between tribal groups in Manipur led to one death and three missing persons, triggering an indefinite shutdown.
Defense Procurement Reform: India’s Defense Ministry aims to cut equipment acquisition time from 96 weeks to 24 weeks.
Top Business News
US Fed Interest Rates: Rates remain unchanged, but economic growth is expected to slow, with unemployment projected at 4.4% by year-end.
Steel Industry Protection: India imposed a 12% safeguard duty on steel imports to counter low-cost imports and protect local producers.
UPI Incentive Scheme: The Indian government allocated ₹1,500 crore to promote UPI transactions under ₹2,000, covering merchant discount rates.
With Manus, AI experimentation has burst into the open
Watching the automatic hand of the Manus AI agent scroll through a dozen browser windows is unsettling. Give it a task that can be accomplished online, such as building up a promotional network of social-media accounts, researching an
18th March, 2025
International & National
Trump-Putin Talks: Trump to discuss a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin amid ongoing attacks.
US Airstrikes in Yemen: Biggest military operation in the Middle East since January; 53 dead.
SFJ Terror Tag: India urges the US to designate Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as a terrorist outfit.
India-NZ Maritime Pact: Modi & NZ PM Luxon boost maritime cooperation.
Nagpur Clashes: 25+ injured in protests over Aurangzeb’s grave and an alleged book burning.
Business
Amazon India Spinoff? Exploring separation from the parent company.
Trade Deficit Falls: Drops to $14.05B, lowest since Aug 2021.
Corporate Tax Surge: Up 14.6% YoY, reaching ₹10.45 lakh crore.