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Albania is one of world’s most corrupt nations. But this new reform can turn things around

Spak is made up of a special prosecution office, the national bureau of investigation, and special courts dealing with corruption and organised crime.

Creativity is not a gift but a developed skill. Learn from bad feelings, train your muscles

Using leftover food to make a new dish to finishing chores in a new way--everyday examples of creativity are plentiful.

Albatrosses are often shown as perfect couples. But here’s why wandering ones get ‘divorced’

Nearly 24 per cent of wandering albatrosses are reared by a male who is not their genetic father. Not quite the tender idyll we are led to believe.

‘Give me your hand’: How poetry is helping science reach a more diverse audience

Many non-scientists can often miss out on scientific research. Poetry is re-framing it in a language that is more accessible

Working remotely? Get paid for moving to the countryside in these countries

Rural areas have long competed with cities for jobs, talent and investment. But since Covid, remote working means people can work from anywhere.

Dyslexia could help humans adapt to climate change. Here’s how

Along with their higher-level strengths, people with dyslexia have an ability to envision the future and a drive to seek new ways to adapt.

Preet Chandi to Xiomara Castro — meet the women making history in 2022

From politics and justice to sport and entertainment, women in all spheres across the globe are already excelling this year.

‘Headstrong’ or ‘Dependent’? How stereotypes affect men-women pay gaps

A US research on gender pay gap found “significant penalties” for women who were 'headstrong' and for men who exhibited dependent behaviour.

Inequality is not confined to humans. Animals are divided by privilege, too

A study published in the Journal of Behavioural Ecology has found that mammals, fish, birds and even insects benefit from inherited wealth and abilities.

40% of all projected job growth will be in this sector. It’s not technology

As demographics shift, with countries facing ageing populations, and cultural norms evolve, with more women going to work, the demand for this job will go up.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.