Who is Matthew Beckman? The statistics professor at Penn State University recognised with the Waller Education Award by ASA

Matthew Beckman, an associate research professor at Penn State, received the 2025 Waller Education Award for his significant contributions to statistics and data science teaching. His innovative methods and influence on statistics education, developed over decades of experience, were recognized by the American Statistical Association. The award highlights his career bridging theory and practice.

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How to get Spriggan in Grow a Garden

The Beanstalk update in Grow a Garden introduces the Spriggan pet. It is a rare pet that can mutate nearby fruits, increasing their value. Players can acquire Spriggan through Goliath’s Goods for 150 million Sheckles and seven Beanstalk contributions. The Spriggan pet has a passive trait called Overgrowth. It gives fruits a chance of obtaining…

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The Great Indian Kapil Show 3: Kapil Sharma complains about not being invited to Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s wedding; the actress says ‘Tune apni shaadi mein bulaya tha mujhe?’

The Great Indian Kapil Show’s upcoming episode promises laughter with guests Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha. Promos reveal playful banter, including Kapil’s mock complaint about not being invited to their wedding, leading to humorous exchanges. Raghav Chadha humorously deals with a shoe theft incident and a Joota churayi ritual performed by Krushna and Kiku.

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Over 2,200 athletes, 186 medal events: Para Athletics World Championships begin in Delhi

India is set to host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time at the revamped JLN Stadium, marking a historic milestone for the nation’s para-athletics program. Over 2,200 athletes, including Paralympics and World champions, will compete in 186 medal events. India fields its largest-ever contingent of 73 athletes, aiming for a record medal…

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Holding in a sneeze? Here’s why you shouldn’t

Doctors caution against stifling sneezes, highlighting potential health risks like ruptured eardrums, chest pressure, and throat damage. A recent case reported a man rupturing his throat by holding in a sneeze. Instead of suppressing it, experts advise sneezing into a tissue or elbow to prevent germ spread. Prioritizing safe sneeze etiquette is crucial for both…

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Private capex sluggish for FY26; projected at Rs 6.6 lakh crore, below FY25 levels: SBI report

An SBI analysis projects a decrease in private capital expenditure for FY26 compared to FY25, potentially worsened by US tariffs. While government spending has driven growth, the report emphasizes the urgent need for private sector investment to sustain economic momentum. Subdued private investment poses challenges for achieving higher growth levels, limiting the impact of government…

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Son of Sardaar 2 earns Rs 2.50 cr on first Monday

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ experienced a significant drop on its first Monday, collecting approximately Rs 2.50 crore, bringing its four-day total to Rs 27.25 crore. Despite a promising weekend start, the film faced stiff competition from ‘Dhadak 2’ and ‘Saiyaara’, while ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ outperformed them all. The original ‘Son of Sardaar’ remains a…

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Flow control? China starts mega-dam project on Brahmaputra in Tibet; how will it impact India

China has commenced construction of a major dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border, with Premier Li Qiang present at the groundbreaking. The massive hydropower project, aimed at boosting China’s carbon neutrality and regional development, raises concerns in India and Bangladesh regarding potential impacts on water flow and the river’s ecology.

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