Topic: America
White nationalists want America to be white again, but here’s why it won’t happen
The white share of the US population has been dropping, from a little under 90 per cent in 1950 to 60 per cent in 2018.
After anti-stall software, Boeing 737 Max is now being inspected for engine problem
While only a small fraction of engines have been impacted, the checks add to challenges for 737 Max operators after two fatal crashes killed 346 people.
Walmart’s usual victims in America become its new friends in India
Small stores or kiranas will be Walmart’s unlikely allies in its latest attempt to take on Amazon & Reliance in India.
Record-setting weather extremes see America shiver as Australians burn
The National Weather Service warns that even 5-minute exposure to the cold could cause frostbite as reports emerge that Apple knew of Facetime bug.
Guide for NRIs resettling in India after Trump throws them out
Do not mention Bobby Jindal, Mehul Choksi or Vijay Mallya. Their stock is seriously down these days.
America’s declining sugar consumption is worth celebrating
Few cities in US have penalised sugar consumption with soft-drink taxes, while some food manufacturers have reformulated products to use less of the stuff.
Yes, American colleges have too many liberal professors
A study on political affiliations of professors in 51 liberal-arts colleges showed none of these colleges had more Republican supporters than Democrats.
Trump’s face cannot stop America’s receding economic power from shifting to Asia
His lack of attendance at Asia-Pacific summits reflects a trend that has been building for years.
Cancer fighting genetic tool ‘Crispr’ is now being used for improving quality of crops
US and Europe, however, have contrasting policies on genetically modified crops which could possibly start a costly trade dispute.
As Indra Nooyi leaves Pepsi, she will take with her a powerful force against corporate change
Her departure also reveals that despite corporate America's claims, efforts to include women in top leadership positions is "distressingly inadequate".
4 reasons why Modi remains in the hunt for a second term
Without these 4 factors, Modi & BJP’s fortunes would have been sunk by govt's dismal performance on the economy, jobs & reckless steps like demonetisation.
Did the last season of Game of Thrones let down its legions of fans?
Many Game of Thrones fans across the world have demanded a remake of the 8th season of Game of Thrones saying the script didn’t match their expectations.
Defence
After 10-year wait, defence ministry to grant ex-servicemen status to military nurses
Military nurses had been seeking to be treated at par with other military officers, including doctors.
If Pragya Thakur wins this Thursday, Modi is in for an embarrassing 5 years
Never has one constituency had such a bearing on Indian nationalism and the pretence of a Gandhian polity. So what if PM Modi doesn’t forgive her in his heart?