Quick notes: TTP attacks | Sober tourism...

• A taste of its own poison: Al-Qaida, Afghan Taliban assist TTP with attacks in Pakistan



• The Rise of Sober Tourism: 50% of travelers were likely to opt for a non-alcoholic drink over a beer or a cocktail. Booze-free vacations gaining momentum.



• Nonalcoholic beers: The hottest beer in America doesn't have alcohol. Athletic Brewing has become the king of nonalcoholic beers.



• The easy way to explain lift : Forget Bernoulli and Newton




• Satya Nadella's first decade as CEO : When he took over as CEO in Feb 2014, Microsoft was mired in mediocrity. Its market cap was just over $300 billion. A decade later, Microsoft's valuation has swelled tenfold, to $3.06 trillion making it the world's most valuable public company.



• Anywhere but India: U.S. plans to invest CHIPS Act money in Vietnamese semiconductor industry



• Defender: India deploys unprecedented Naval might near Red Sea



• “Flip Phone February”: Readers who have taken the plunge said it had improved their lives, marriages and mental health, and offered advice to those going without their smartphones for “Flip Phone February.” “Having the phone away from me has almost made my brain more open to information”. A Practical Guide to Quitting Your Smartphone.



• Ancient Vegetables: What did Indians Eat Before Colonisation?