Serena Williams, the retired tennis star, expressed her discomfort with a cotton plant used as decoration in a New York City hotel. She shared her reaction on Instagram, questioning the appropriateness of cotton due to its historical ties to slavery. Williams was in New York for the SKIMS and Nike launch, continuing her activism beyond…
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has announced the UPTAC Round 3 seat allotment results for 2025. Candidates must check their allotment at uptac.admissions.nic.in and confirm their seats by August 12 by selecting ‘freeze’ or ‘float’ and paying the acceptance fee. Round 4 results will be declared on August 13, with auto-freezing of seats.
India’s highest science honours, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, have been announced, recognizing outstanding contributions across four categories. Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar received the Vigyan Ratna posthumously, while nine scientists were awarded Vigyan Shri, thirteen young researchers received Vigyan Yuva awards, and CSIR’s Aroma Mission team won the Vigyan Team Award.
Amay Khurasiya, a former Indian cricketer, has masterfully transitioned to coaching, leading Kerala to their maiden Ranji Trophy final. He clarifies past myths about his career, revealing his VRS from Customs and Excise. Now, Khurasiya is focused on building a championship-winning team, embracing Kerala’s culture, and aiming for the title this season.
Sam Altman and Elon Musk followed dramatically different academic paths—one dropped out of Stanford to pursue startups, while the other earned dual degrees before briefly entering a PhD programme. This story compares their educational journeys, highlighting how structured learning versus self-directed exploration shaped their leadership styles, philosophies, and ultimately, their influence on the tech world.
Uddhav Thackeray opposes the India-Pakistan cricket match due to Operation Sindoor, prompting Shiv Sena (Shinde) to criticize his stance, citing his past actions and questioning his moral authority. Thackeray questions BJP’s stance and reminds them of Bal Thackeray’s conditions for engaging with Pakistan, emphasizing the ongoing concerns about terrorism.
The Mahisagar River bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Vadodara district has claimed 19 lives, with rescue operations ongoing for two missing individuals. A section of the 40-year-old bridge collapsed, sending vehicles into the river. Preliminary reports suggest pedestal and articulation failure as the cause, leading to the suspension of four engineers and a statewide bridge survey.
August 2025 will see the introduction of new PlayStation Plus titles. DayZ, My Hero One’s Justice 2, and Lies of P will all be accessible. Users of the PS4 and PS5 can play these games. Sony commemorates its 15th birthday. Avatars are free for players to claim. Popular games served as the inspiration for these…
Vivo is gearing up to launch its new T4 Pro 5G smartphone in India on August 12, targeting the mid-range segment. The device, available on Flipkart, will feature a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reminisced about his early admiration for LeBron James, recalling a signed jersey he received from James during his college days. Curry shared the story of meeting James at a college game and later receiving the prized jersey.
