Professor Satya Sundar Bhattacharya of Tezpur University has been elected as a fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), a top honor in Indian science. Recognized for his groundbreaking work in soil health, waste recycling, and sustainable agriculture, Bhattacharya’s fellowship begins in January 2026.
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has launched a scathing attack on world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura following his controversial gesture towards D Gukesh during the USA vs India chess exhibition. Kramnik labeled Nakamura’s actions as “vulgarity” and “degradation of modern chess,” asserting they damaged the game. This comes after India suffered a 0-5 whitewash against…
Mirai is performing well at the box office. Teja Sajja’s action and Prabhas’ voice-over are popular. Director Karthik Gattamneni clarified Prabhas provided the voice-over, not AI. The voice was sped up to fit the screen time. Mirai earned Rs 44.50 crore in three days. Prabhas is currently working on the horror comedy film, The Raja…
Punjab government is set to launch a drug prevention curriculum in government schools for grades 9-12, starting August 1. Developed with guidance from Prof. Abhijit Banerjee, the program aims to educate students about drug risks and decision-making. Pilot results showed positive attitude changes, complementing the state’s ongoing enforcement efforts against drug trafficking.
A recent study reveals that resistant starch, found in foods like legumes and cooled potatoes, can significantly reduce liver fat. The research, published in Cell Metabolism, showed a nearly 50% decrease in liver fat among participants with fatty liver disease who consumed resistant starch over four months.
Elite US universities are now using the “disagreement question” in applications, asking students to describe moments of navigating opposing views. As reported by The New York Times, this shift follows the decline of affirmative action and rising political scrutiny. Experts warn it may favour privileged applicants with access to coaching. Platforms like Schoolhouse.world are also…
Abinaya Rajarajan, along with other athletes, expressed excitement over the enthusiastic crowd at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet in Bhubaneswar, a stark contrast to previous events. Rajarajan won the women’s 100m, while Annu Rani secured victory in the javelin event. However, Lalu Prasad Bhoi felt the crowd’s noise negatively impacted his 100m performance.
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has joined the viral Labubu craze, surprising fans with a video of the quirky doll hanging in his car. The legendary actor’s playful post sparked amusement and curiosity among his followers, who eagerly reacted to his participation in the trend. Bachchan was last seen in ‘Vettaiyan’ and is currently hosting ‘Kaun…
Ahead of Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani’s War 2 release, the makers hosted a star-studded special screening attended by Bollywood’s biggest names including Hrithik’s girlfriend Saba Azad, power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with Anil Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor, who extended their support to the film.
