This country is paying people to read books for 15 minutes: Here’s how the scheme works and why it was launched

The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…

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John Barrasso says President Trump banning media outlets doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. House Democrat pursuing degree in AI defends ‘kill switch bill’ amid ‘existential threat’ 10:03 New poll shows ‘real cracks in the Trump coalition’ that carried him in 2024 14:46 Cory Booker: AI ‘without human wisdom’ would be ‘catastrophic’ 01:36 Cory…

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Meet Shankar Baba Papalkar, whose name appears as the father’s name on the Aadhaar cards of 123 children

Shankar Baba Papalkar has dedicated decades to caring for orphaned, destitute and Divyang children. “I dedicate this award to Divyang children.” When social worker Shankar Baba Papalkar was told that he had been chosen for the Padma Shri in 2024, he did not speak first about the recognition. Instead, he spoke about the children who…

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Mehar Toor: ‘I feel fully confident’: 81-year-old Indian grandmother’s Alaska cruise leaves internet impressed

81-year-old Indian grandmother’s Alaska cruise leaves internet impressed A short conversation between a Gurgaon-based founder and her grandmother has caught attention on Instagram. What makes the exchange interesting is its simplicity. There is no long speech or dramatic message. Instead, the conversation moves naturally between a recent trip, everyday life and a question about what…

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King Charles accused of ‘gaslighting’ by Princess Diana’s brother in dispute over book claims

Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, has accused King Charles of “gaslighting” him after Buckingham Palace pushed back at his claims about the monarch’s conduct. Buckingham Palace released an unusually forceful statement Wednesday ahead of the release of a memoir by Spencer, which charts the breakdown of then-Prince Charles’s marriage to Princess Diana, and the fallout…

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