The world’s top tech leaders often started in academia. Sam Altman left Stanford to create OpenAI. Greg Brockman moved from Harvard to MIT before co-founding OpenAI. Adam Selipsky used his Harvard degrees to lead Amazon Web Services. Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard project became Meta. Tim Cook’s degrees from Auburn and Duke helped him lead Apple.
A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 SC79, is drawing global attention due to its unusual orbit inside Venus’s path and its rapid 128-day solar circuit. This ‘twilight’ asteroid, roughly 700 meters across, is difficult to detect due to the Sun’s glare, highlighting the challenges of monitoring near-Sun objects and their potential impact risks.
The India-South Africa Test at Eden Gardens is heading for a swift conclusion, with all innings falling short of 200 runs. Former captain Sourav Ganguly revealed the pitch was prepared to the Indian team’s preference, with a lack of watering contributing to its rapid deterioration.
Kyle Tucker, acquired by the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster trade, is at the center of a proposed $498 million contract extension. This 12-year deal would secure Tucker as the team’s cornerstone, boosting fan engagement and postseason aspirations. While offering Tucker financial assurance and control, the contract presents potential payroll strain and risk of decline…
Top stock market recommendations: Nuvama Professional Clients Group’s Aakash K Hindocha recommends buying NTPC, Bank of Baroda, and Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. He anticipates Nifty reaching 25600+ and Bank Nifty targeting 56400.
Dhanbad potters face challenges as Diwali approaches. Persistent rainfall slows the drying of earthen lamps and clay toys. Increased clay costs add to production expenses. Potters are working hard to meet demand. They seek designated selling spaces to earn fair prices for their craft. This situation affects their festive preparations and income.
A ‘dish for Rs 30’ anniversary offer at a Bengaluru pub backfired, drawing a thousand-strong crowd far exceeding its 300-person capacity. Chaos ensued, leading to traffic jams and the pub’s early closure. Police intervened to disperse the frustrated, hungry patrons who had waited for hours, some arriving after the offer had ended.
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Lord Ram’s return and the triumph of good over evil. Homes glow with diyas and rangolis, filled with sweets and laughter. Beyond its mythology, Diwali signifies dispelling ignorance with knowledge and hatred with love. It’s a time for gratitude, forgiveness, and new beginnings, with families uniting and prayers for…
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has slammed Vladimir Kramnik’s ‘appalling’ comments about the late Daniel Naroditsky, questioning the outpouring of posthumous support for the young Grandmaster. Sutovsky highlighted Naroditsky’s struggles following unsubstantiated cheating allegations and urged those claiming friendship to explain their inaction during his difficult period.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has begun the AP EAMCET 2025 counselling process for admissions to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and agriculture programmes. Eligible candidates can register online by July 16 and exercise web options until July 18. Seat allotment results will be declared on July 22, with classes beginning August 4.
