‘You’ve made enough money, now give it away…’: How Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and MacKenzie Scott are inspiring billionaire heirs to donate sooner | World News

The coming decades will see an unprecedented movement of private wealth from one generation to the next. Estimates suggest that around $124 trillion will be inherited by 2048, as reported by Fortune, creating one of the largest financial transitions in recent history. While much of the discussion has centred on family fortunes and succession planning,…

Read More

Era of cheap borrowing may be over as world enters ‘a new macro regime’: Moody’s

The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…

Read More

‘Indian H1-B holders are not…’: Immigration lawyer says waiting on green cards for years is pushing professionals towards UK

Why are Indian professionals opting for UK instead of US? As uncertainty over the future of H-1B visa continues in US, more highly skilled professionals are looking at the United Kingdom as a back-up plan without giving up on their American ambitions, according to Indian-origin immigration lawyer Yash Dubal.Dubal, CEO and director of London-based A…

Read More

Meet Seungah Chung, the US eighth-grader who used 200 ants and a maze to discover they navigate by landmarks

Seungah Chung (Image Credit: Society For Science) Most of us have seen ants marching across the ground without giving them much thought. Seungah Chung saw something different. She wondered how such tiny creatures, with brains no larger than a pinhead, manage to find food and then make their way back home without getting lost.That question…

Read More

E20 petrol debate: Govt debunks 7 claims on ethanol blended fuel – impact on mileage, engines & more

Manufacturers continue to provide warranty coverage for vehicles using specification-compliant E20 fuel. Seeking to dispel concerns about the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has released a list of seven claims which it has rejected. From mileage and engine failure to compatibility, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural…

Read More

This hidden town in Kerala turns into a pink paradise every monsoon; here’s where and how to see the magical water lilies

Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’ for a reason. Every year in the month of July, Pallon, a hidden gem in Kerala, turns into a pink spectacle that seems straight out of a painting. This year too, the annual water lily season has begun at Pallom in Kottayam district, where thousands of blooming pink…

Read More

Scientists tagged sperm whales off Norway and found they release gas bubbles while sleeping vertically to remain suspended below the ocean surface

Why do sperm whale release gas bubbles while sleeping vertically When it comes to marine life, there are facts beyond human imagination. In the most recent findings, scientists discovered a lesser-known fact about sperm whales and their resting mechanism. According to them, sperm whales have a fantastic way of resting far beneath the ocean waves….

Read More