A Thai religious proverb of the time: “Gold foil on the back of the Buddha statue” inspires us to do good deeds when no one is watching
This Thai proverb reminds us that doing good work should not seek attention. The ultimate good deed is doing something noble while no one is watching. This kind of good deed done in the dark does not need attention or reward. This timeless Thai proverb…
How FEMA Rules Affect NRIs Buying Property in India: Payments, Documents, Taxes, Loans and Common Mistakes
NRIs can purchase properties in India under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), but only of certain types. NRI and OCI cardholders can purchase residential and commercial properties in India without prior permission from the Reserve Bank of…
Today’s Latin proverb: “Let experiments be carried out on bodies of low value” – a chilling glimpse into early scientific and ethical debates that still echo today
“Let the experiments be conducted on low-value bodies.” At first glance, the words sound like something carved into the stone walls of an ancient laboratory—cold, detached, and disturbingly clinical. It carries the weight of a world where…
Trump’s $2.2B portfolio is powered by cryptocurrencies: Taxes on $1.4B income could hit hundreds of millions, experts say
A new financial disclosure shows Donald Trump and his family earned at least $2.2 billion in 2025, according to Office of Government Ethics documents, making it one of the largest earnings disclosures of his career. The document covers Trump’s…
Angela Merkel Quote of the Day: “A good compromise is one in which everyone contributes” – Learn why most compromises fail | World News
Angela Merkel This was what she said a few months before taking office as German Chancellor. In an interview with Financial Times reporters Bertrand Benoit and Andrew Gowers in July 2005, she explained her political attitude in one sentence: “A good…
Mitch McConnell health update: Top Trump ally claims staff ‘exploited’ senator to ‘keep power’; ‘It’s cruel’
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell disappeared from public life after a health incident on June 14. As the United States negotiates a peace deal with Iran, McConnell, chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, stays away from…
Vietnamese proverb: “A cat praises its long tail”, warning us not to fall into the trap of self-esteem and arrogance
Vietnamese proverb: “A cat praises its long tail” Self-love is good, but not so extreme when it obscures a person’s ability to see their own faults. This is what Vietnamese wisdom reminds us with a humorous proverb, cats think their tails are the…
Why FEMA is laying off thousands of workers and why a federal judge refuses to block it
A federal judge has decided not to block the Trump administration from moving forward with planned layoffs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The decision means FEMA can continue to make staffing changes while court cases continue. But…
The U.S. capital prepares for the biggest fireworks show in history amid stifling heat
TOI reporter in Washington: Tipu Sultan’s Mysore artillery shells were converted by the British into Congreve missiles, leading Francis Scott Key to note the “red glare of the rockets” in The Star-Spangled Banner , and nearly two…
Meta shares rise despite layoffs as AI expansion and cloud computing plans raise concerns about long-term margins
Meta is making a huge shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), even though it will eliminate thousands of jobs. The company is investing heavily in AI infrastructure while restructuring its workforce. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said artificial…