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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What is the scholarship that awards students for playing games? Roehampton’s esports scheme puts gaming on the university balance sheet

University pays students to play video games: How Roehampton’s esports scholarship is rewriting the rules of student funding What if there could be a scholarship for playing games? Ta-da! Wish granted. The University of Roehampton in the UK is offering esports scholarships to students who can demonstrate excellence in competitive gaming while keeping their academic…

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Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: These Chinese Zodiac Signs May Find Luck; Three Must Avoid Rushed Decisions

August sixth, twenty twenty-six, brings an energetic atmosphere ripe for important decisions. The Yang Water Rat day enhances intuition but insists on careful verification of facts. While some zodiac signs should tread lightly, others could seize strategic gains. A well-thought-out plan will benefit Dragon and Monkey folks immensely, while Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Dog, and…

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UPI transactions near 30L cr, increase 19%

MUMBAI: Unified Payments Interface transactions rose to 2,320 crore in May 2026 from 2,235 crore in April while value increased to Rs 29.9 lakh crore from Rs 29 lakh crore, translating into 24% growth in volume and 19% growth in value on a year-on-year basis.Average daily transactions stood at 74.8 crore with 74.5 crore in…

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Erika Jayne Bankruptcy Lawsuit Settlement: ‘RHOBH’ star Erika Jayne settles USD 25 million bankruptcy lawsuit; update comes days before trial date |

Erika Jayne had been making headlines over a bankruptcy lawsuit, with one of the first trial hearings scheduled to take place in the coming days. However, in a surprising turn of events, the singer and reality TV star has reportedly settled the USD 25 million lawsuit just days before the hearing. Here is what we…

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Psychology says the happiest travellers don’t spend more money but simply follow these 5 travel habits on every trip |

For a number of people, travel is considered as the ultimate escape from everyday mundane life. But psychology suggests that simply boarding a flight doesn’t automatically make us happier. A growing body of research in positive psychology and tourism studies has found that there are certain travel habits which boost happiness, improve emotional wellbeing, and…

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African proverb of the day on love and compassion: “A child who is not embraced by the village will…”

“The child not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”- African proverbThere’s a raw, unsettling beauty to this African proverb. It’s not a soft, feel good platitude. It’s a stark psychological gut-check.It forces us to see the collateral damage that happens when we withhold love, validation and belonging from the…

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