Four letters written by Rabindranath Tagore to linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterji between 1928 and 1940 will be auctioned by AstaGuru on September 29-30, with an estimated value of Rs 35-60 lakh. The national art treasure lot is part of an auction featuring works by Tagore, Ramkinkar Baij and Nandalal Bose.
The Centre has cut FY27 gross market borrowing to Rs 15.99 lakh crore from Rs 17.2 lakh crore budgeted, seeking to limit pressure on bond yields amid global uncertainty. It will borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore in the second half, including Rs 15,000 crore through sovereign green bonds, while extending debt maturities.
Raj Subramaniam's professional path took off at FedEx, where he capitalized on an opportunity initially set for his roommate. Climbing the ranks, he served in multiple international roles before rising to regional president of FedEx Canada in 2003. His subsequent leadership roles culminated in his 2022 promotion to CEO, marking him as the second in the company's history.
Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally announced its release date for November 19, 2026, putting an end to years of speculation. Pre-orders for both the Standard and Ultimate Editions kicked off on June 25, 2026. This installment introduces a fresh narrative featuring characters Jason and Lucia set against a vibrant Miami backdrop.
Maggie Johnson launched a pond project in 2017 as part of her high school agriculture curriculum, leading to the creation of a thriving ecosystem that draws in diverse wildlife. Supported by her family, they cultivated the pond's environment with native planting, achieving the prestigious Certified Wildlife Habitat status from the National Wildlife Federation. This initiative serves as an inspiring model for encouraging biodiversity at home.
Rep. Haley Stevens has introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to Congress this week. This bill allows eligible workers in physically demanding occupations to receive full benefits at the age of 60. Under current regulations, workers can claim full retirement benefits at 67 or begin collecting at 62 with reduced amounts.
Natsukashii is a Japanese term that captures the feeling of bittersweet nostalgia. This term conveys how small triggers can evoke strong memories from the past. Experiencing Natsukashii brings both joy and longing, reminding us of moments that we cannot revisit. It encourages reflection on how our memories continue to influence our present lives. Having a specific word for this feeling provides comfort and understanding.
Mindset of the day: Accepting a favor can bring joy and gratitude, but it may also create feelings of obligation. This obligation can lead to discomfort when making future decisions. A Japanese proverb suggests that accepting favors impacts personal liberty. It is important to recognize whether there's an expectation attached to a favor.
Washington and Beijing have spent nearly a decade trading tariffs, export controls and blacklists, with each round threatening rupture. Yet they keep recovering from the brink. Tensions soared before summits and plunged immediately after. For example, in 2019 at Osaka, Trump walked back threats to impose tariffs on US$300 billion of Chinese goods and eased curbs on Huawei after Beijing reportedly agreed to buy American farm goods. In Busan last October, he lowered tariffs and shelved export...
Cryptocurrency heist: Last year, attackers stole $2.9 billion worth of crypto across nearly 150 different attacks, according to researchers at TRM Labs.
Wall Street experienced gains on Friday, driven by positive performance from Microsoft and AI-related technology stocks. High oil prices and rising US Treasury yields created investor uncertainty throughout the week. Various industries are under scrutiny regarding their prospects related to artificial intelligence advancements. Additionally, traders faced a potential interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve in October.
