Neil deGrasse Tyson, once the internet’s go-to explainer of cosmic truth, now finds himself an unwilling participant in its greatest illusion. A deepfake of him endorsing the flat-Earth theory went viral, blurring satire and belief. As deepfake technology evolves faster than our ability to detect it, even common sense begins to falter. When reality itself…
A 21-year-old nursing student from Odisha was among nine people killed in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh. R. Roopa, from Gudipadar village, was standing in a queue when the incident occurred. Another woman from the same village was injured but is out of danger.
Cuttack’s food safety office trained over 150 street food vendors for the upcoming Bali Yatra, emphasizing hygiene and safe food handling. Vendors received kits and learned about cleanliness, waste disposal, and polite customer service. This initiative aims to ensure visitors enjoy the city’s popular street food safely, enhancing the festival experience and protecting public health.
Apple is reportedly planning up to three new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro, including brown, purple, and burgundy shades. This continues the trend of bold choices seen with the iPhone 17 Pro’s cosmic orange. Notably, a black color option is expected to be absent again.
Police arrested four individuals for kidnapping a rice mill owner in Mayurbhanj district. The businessman was abducted on October 23rd and released after his family paid Rs 40 lakh ransom. Authorities have recovered over Rs 8 lakh and are searching for the remaining amount and other suspects.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority has ordered defaulting residents of a housing project to pay over Rs 2 lakh in maintenance fees within a month. The authority upheld its earlier decision, empowering the allottees’ association to recover dues. This ruling follows a dispute where some occupants refused payment, claiming the project wasn’t fully handed over.
Senator J.D. Vance faces scrutiny over his interfaith marriage. His wish for his Hindu wife to embrace Christianity has ignited debate within the MAGA movement. This situation tests the movement’s stance on religious and cultural conformity. Vance’s personal life is now a public concern as he navigates this challenge with his base.
Odisha is set to become a semiconductor hub with SiCSem’s Rs 2,067 crore fabrication and ATMP facility operational by 2027-28. This facility will boost India’s supply chain for critical sectors like EVs and renewable energy, creating thousands of jobs. The state is also strengthening its semiconductor research ecosystem with initiatives at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Times Entertainment celebrated India’s top travel creators at the Power Creator Awards 2025: Travel Edition. Honoring explorers, filmmakers, and photographers, the event recognized those who transform journeys into art. With 43 categories, including Jury and Popular Choice awards, the ceremony highlighted the nation’s vibrant travel-creator ecosystem and its inspiring stories.
