Nithin Kamath reveals Zerodha's leadership secret: Why the broker rarely hires outsiders for top jobs

Those giant numbers painted on US runways are not random: They tell pilots the direction they’re facing, with Runway 18 pointing roughly south and 9 east

Runway numbers at airports serve as compass indicators that relay the direction of a runway. The numerical designations evolve in response to shifts in magnetic north and can be periodic in nature. Each runway has distinct numbers at either end, differing by 18 degrees. To maintain accuracy, airports may update runway numbers to reflect any magnetic shifts over time, enhancing safety for pilots during landings.

Kerala HC judgment gives Centre another route to tackle high-priced patented medicines

The provision could allow the government to authorise another manufacturer to supply patented medicines through public-health programmes, subject to statutory requirements

India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter: RBI

India's total external debt rose by USD 15.4 billion to reach USD 778.2 billion by June 2026. The external debt-to-GDP ratio showed a slight improvement, decreasing to 20.8 percent. Long-term obligations grew to USD 624.7 billion, while short-term debt slightly increased to 19.7 percent of overall external debt.

'In long run, we need more power': Musk warns America’s AI race with China could come down to energy

PM Modi and Trump hold first telephonic talks since Russia sanctions law; discuss trade, defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, Modi said on X. The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, while also discussing regional and international issues and efforts to advance global peace and security.

PM Modi and Trump hold first telephonic talks since Russia sanctions law; discuss trade, defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, Modi said on X. The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, while also discussing regional and international issues and efforts to advance global peace and security.

Broker’s Call: ICICI Lombard GIC (Add)

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Broker’s Call: Torrent Power (Neutral)

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School assembly news headlines for October 1: Top India, international, sports and business updates

School assembly news headlines for October 1 bring the latest updates from India, international affairs, sports and business. Key stories include India’s Asian Games gold medals, major government decisions, global developments, security operations, Mumbai’s property market, automobile price changes and important developments in the energy and cement sectors.

Chad Lowe’s Family: Inside his life with wife Kim Painter and daughters after the loss of Fiona Lowe

Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter are grieving the death of their daughter Fiona, who was 13 years old. Fiona was the middle child of Chad and Kim's three daughters, including Mabel and Nixie. Her family described her as the light of their lives while requesting privacy during this difficult time.

In 1975, Chicago lawyer John Swenson ordered an unusual garlic from a catalog out of curiosity; decades later, that curiosity had grown into 150 preserved varieties

A Chicago-based lawyer, John Swenson, found himself drawn to garlic when he randomly ordered a few bulbs out of mere curiosity. Over the years, he introduced an impressive 150 garlic varieties to the Seed Savers Exchange. In 1989, he joined USDA scientists on a collecting mission to Central Asia, returning with a wealth of garlic diversity.