Odisha celebrated Narendra Modi’s birthday with a large plantation drive. The state planted over 93 lakh saplings, exceeding its initial target. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the initiative. He also launched the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’. This campaign focuses on women’s health and nutrition. It aims to benefit 1.5 crore women across Odisha.
Jayson Tatum’s surprising new braided hairstyle has become a major talking point, even catching his teammate Jaylen Brown off guard. This occurred amidst significant changes for the Boston Celtics, including Tatum’s Achilles injury sidelining him for the season and key roster adjustments. With rivals strengthening, the Celtics face an uphill battle in the upcoming season.
New video evidence has surfaced in the death of Athulya Sekhar, an Indian woman found dead in Sharjah on her 30th birthday. The footage shows her husband physically assaulting her and issuing death threats. Though ruled a suicide by UAE authorities, her family alleges years of abuse. The case is now under investigation by Kerala…
Agra’s famed petha industry faces an uncertain future as a Supreme Court directive orders relocation of manufacturing units within the Taj Trapezium Zone to protect the Taj Mahal from pollution. This move threatens the livelihoods of nearly 5,000 people involved in the trade, who fear the financial burden of restarting elsewhere.
Anil Kumble and other prominent cricket figures lauded Cheteshwar Pujara as he retired from all formats of Indian cricket. Pujara concluded his career after 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs. Celebrated for his grit and patience, Pujara’s contributions were widely acknowledged by teammates and rivals alike, who wished him well for his future endeavors.
Meta’s aggressive pursuit of AI talent faced a significant setback as Thinking Machines Lab, led by Mira Murati, reportedly rejected lucrative offers, some reaching a billion dollars, to join Meta’s Superintelligence Lab. Murati’s team prioritized independence and long-term vision over substantial financial gains, highlighting the allure of shaping AI’s future outside a corporate giant.
In 2025, USCIS policy changes threaten the legal status of children in H-1B visa families, risking disruptions to their higher education in the US. With extended green card backlogs, many face losing protections that allow them to study and work. Students, families, and universities must adapt swiftly to safeguard academic progress amid shifting immigration regulations.
