April 2025

The 100 day project days 21-30 plus how artists find {or reverse-engineer} inspiration

The 100 day project days 21-30 plus how artists find {or reverse-engineer} inspiration

As I look over the monthly spread on my March planner, I see an unbroken streak of art sessions. This is the first time that I have ever had an unbroken streak spanning a month, and I am positively delighted! Another little metric? In these 30 days of art journaling, I have 20 finished art

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Does India need to tweak its startup focus? Zoho's Sridhar Vembu's deeptech message on X goes viral

Does India need to tweak its startup focus? Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu’s deeptech message on X goes viral

India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a host of changes over the past few years, with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence-powered tools and technologies making strides in niche spaces ranging from electric vehicles, food delivery and quick commerce to logistics and fantasy sports. Chennai-based startup Zoho’s chief scientist, Sridhar Vembhu, recently took to X (formerly Twitter)

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From Haridwar to Olympics: Indian hockey striker Vandana Katariya’s unstoppable spirit

From Haridwar to Olympics: Indian hockey striker Vandana Katariya’s unstoppable spirit

India’s veteran Hockey player, Vandana Katariya announced her retirement from international career on the 1st of April, Tuesday. From her humble beginnings in Roshnabad, Haridwar, to becoming the first Indian woman to notch 300 international caps and score 158 goals, Vandana’s journey is a testament to her relentless passion and unstoppable spirit for the game.

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Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, while China says the talks are encouraging

Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, while China says the talks are encouraging

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany’s chief diplomat on Tuesday described U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked, while China’s foreign minister said that it was encouraging that the talks between Washington and Moscow on finding a settlement are continuing. German Foreign Minister Annalena

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The West is breaking up, here is what Russia and China must do — RT World News

The West is breaking up, here is what Russia and China must do — RT World News

The old world is fading. Moscow and Beijing are building the new one Russia and China have emerged in recent years as standard-bearers of a world that aspires to multipolarity, sovereignty, and respect for international law. Their strategic partnership, tested by global crises and geopolitical turbulence, now serves as a cornerstone of what is often

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April Fools' shock: Worst financial year start for Sensex since 2020 crash. A harbinger of trouble?

April Fools’ shock: Worst financial year start for Sensex since 2020 crash. A harbinger of trouble?

April 1, 2025, was no joke for Indian stock markets, as investors faced the worst financial year-opening slump since the pandemic-era crash of 2020. The Sensex plunged 1.8% during the day, nosediving by nearly 1,400 points to flirt with the 76,000 mark, sending shockwaves across Dalal Street. The Nifty50 fared no better, marking a dismal

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