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Blaise Pascal was a 17th-century French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and theologian whose work transformed mathematics and science In 2014, psychologists at the University of Virginia placed participants alone in a plain room for 15 minutes. They had no phones, pens, or reading materials. The only object in the room was a small device that delivered a mild electric shock when a button was pressed. Before entering, every participant had said they would pay money to avoid being shocked. Yet, with no outside distractions, 67 per cent of the men and 25 per cent of the women chose to shock themselves…

Most of us complain when our hair takes too long to dry.For Renu Dhariyal, washing her hair is something she has to set aside hours for.The Uttarakhand resident has been named the new Guinness World Records holder for the longest hair on a living woman. Her hair measures an incredible 271.5 cm (8 feet 10 inches) – almost as tall as a room.The record was officially verified in Haldwani earlier this year, putting her ahead of the previous title holder from Ukraine, whose hair measured just over 8 feet 5 inches.It all started nearly 10 years agoRenu says she made…

“Rs 40 Lakh a Month Internship Claim Goes Viral”: Why HFT firms pay top coders extraordinary packages. (AI Image) A Reddit post claiming an internship package worth Rs 40 lakh per month has triggered widespread discussion online, leaving many users wondering whether such salaries are even possible for students.While several users questioned the authenticity of the claim, others pointed out that such compensation packages are not unheard of in the world of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) firms, which are known for offering some of the highest-paying internships and jobs to exceptional engineering students.The original poster, who said they study Computer Science…

Madhuri Dixit and Shriram Nene sell Juhu apartment for Rs 4.40 crore after 14 years; bought for Rs 1.94 crore in 2012, earn 127 percent return Madhuri Dixit and her husband, Dr Shriram Madhav Nene, have sold another apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu locality for Rs 4.40 crore, nearly 14 years after purchasing it for Rs 1.94 crore. The deal reflects a capital appreciation of around 127 percent, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.The transaction was registered on July 3, 2026, with the buyer paying a stamp duty of Rs 26.40 lakh and registration charges of Rs…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) walks onto the field before taking on Spain during first half FIFA World Cup final action, in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) CORRECTION: Corrects the day to Sunday, instead of Saturday. A leaked police dossier has reportedly revealed the scale of security threats investigated during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Argentina captain Lionel Messi allegedly emerging as the primary target of multiple terror threats throughout the tournament. The documents, first reported by a Spanish newspaper, describe a series of incidents involving bomb threats, stalking cases and online…

As many as 1.3 million Joshua trees died in the 2020 Dome Fire in Mojave National Preserve, pictured here (Credit: Jacob Sohr via Wikimedia) California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees when the 43,000-acre (17,400-hectare) Dome Fire burned through the Mojave National Preserve in 2020.According to the University of California, Berkeley, scientists at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment (DSE) have partnered with the US National Park Service to develop digital fire recovery tools. The new software helps park managers quickly map fire damage and focus restoration work on areas where fragile desert…

Confidence is something many parents want for their children. They want their child to raise their hand in class, speak to new people without shrinking back, try something difficult without immediately saying “I can’t,” and, perhaps most importantly, trust themselves.But confidence is rarely built through repeated reminders to “be confident.” It develops much more quietly- through everyday experiences in which children begin to understand that their voice matters, that they can handle unfamiliar situations and that they are capable of learning something difficult.28 Jul 2026 | 16:25Do you think social media has changed the parent-teen relationship?Three simple practices can help…

SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 The State Bank of India (SBI) has started the online application process for the recruitment of 1,538 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment is being conducted as a special drive for backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates.The registration process has started on August 7, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until August 27, 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory (UT) only.The vacancies are spread across several states and Union Territories. SBI has…

The release calendar for Tamil cinema is getting increasingly crowded, and Kavin and Nayanthara’s upcoming film Hi has now changed its theatrical plans. The film was earlier scheduled to arrive on August 14, setting up a box office clash with Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons and Vishal’s Magudam, but the makers have pushed the release to August 28. The new date was announced through a playful promotional video featuring Kavin and Nayanthara, who also share the screen in the film. The shift gives the team additional time to build curiosity around the project before it reaches theatres.Kavin-Nayanthara’s ‘Hi’ promo confirms August…

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the two will continue to add value to the Indian team and help it compete for the title.Now playing only ODI cricket, Rohit and Kohli had a productive series against England in July, despite India losing the three-match series 2-1.Questions have continued over whether 39-year-old Rohit and 37-year-old Kohli will be part of India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup because of their age. But both have continued to answer those doubts with their…