A survivor of the September 11, 2001 attacks on New York who was featured in one of the most iconic photographs of the tragic incident has died of stomach cancer at the age of 42. The family of Marcy Borders first announced her death Monday on Facebook. Borders, who was 28 at the time of the attacks, was just one month into a job for Bank of America in one […]

  Over a million young aspirants try to crack the UPSC exam every year. The motivation for many, several of them from poor backgrounds, is to serve the country as IAS, IFS and IPS officers. Their dreams are often exploited by coaching centres that charge in the lakhs and leave families mired in loans. Read about two young men who decided to take this system head on through Unacademy, a […]

Garlic, considered as the natural wonder drug, has many vital nutrients including vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes. Often used to add flavor to recipes and dishes, garlic can also be used as a medicine to prevent or treat a wide range of aliments and diseases. Here are some health benefits of garlic and why it is important to include this natural wonder drug daily in your diet: Garlic contains a […]

STEPHEN HARPER, Canada’s prime minister, likes to celebrate symbolic moments in the country’s history, especially if they amplify the messaging of his Conservative government. Canadians are currently being treated to an advertising blitz costing C$4m ($3.2m) to commemorate the 200th birthday of its first prime minister, Sir John Macdonald (a Conservative, naturally). An even more expensive campaign showcases the bicentennial of the War of 1812, which pitted British Canada against […]

Early to bed and early to rise… is certainly applicable to these people who shone in their respective fields and went on to become inspirational. Early to bed and early to rise… is certainly applicable to these people who shone in their respective fields and went on to become inspirational. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer only gets about 4 hours of sleep. Marissa Mayer isn’t much for sleep. The Yahoo CEO […]

  London: Swaggering in the desert and glowering menacingly at the camera, Islamic State terrorist group’s infamous executioner Jihadi John has in a newly released video vowed to return to Britain and carry on cutting off heads. In a one-minute 17-second video, the knife-wielding fanatic, Mohammed Emwazi, who has taken part in the gruesome beheadings of at least seven hostages in Syria, including two Britons, vows to continue “cutting heads”. […]

Being a new entrepreneur can be daunting sometimes, with so much to learn and do, as well as the scary prospect of convincing others to pay for something that you haven’t charged for before. What may come as a surprise though is that your mindset while starting the entrepreneurship journey is just as important as the other skills that you’ll need to learn. It’s important to be aware of some […]

A notorious Mexican drug baron’s audacious escape from prison in July doesn’t, at first, appear to have much to teach corporate boards. But some in the business world suggest otherwise. Beyond the morally reprehensible side of criminals’ work, some business gurus say organised crime syndicates, computer hackers, pirates and others operating outside the law could teach legitimate corporations a thing or two about how to hustle and respond to rapid […]

WASHINGTON: The White House said on Tuesday it had hired its first openly transgender official, a move which supporters said underscored the administration’s drive against inequality. Officials said former activist Raffi Freedman-Gurspan began work on Tuesday in a team that recruits personnel to serve the president. “Raffi Freedman-Gurspan demonstrates the kind of leadership this administration champions,” said Valerie Jarrett, a senior advisor to President Barack Obama. “Her commitment to bettering […]

Human life today has been made extremely complex where difficulties and problems challenge us from all walks of life. There are people who are struggling to sort out their inner world for a meaningful life, others who are trying to hold together a damaged relationship, individuals who are trying to raise consciousness in society, citizens who are desperate to bring a change in their corrupt political system, those who are […]