A significant 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Drake Passage on August 22, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings for Antarctic bases. While a widespread tsunami was averted, the event underscores the region’s seismic activity and its crucial role in global climate regulation. The passage, notorious for extreme weather and treacherous navigation, is vital for ocean currents and…
The newly unveiled MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at Wankhede Stadium, while lauded for its design and exhibits, has stirred debate over its naming. Viren Rasquinha’s comment sparked discussion about honoring administrators versus players. The museum celebrates Mumbai’s cricketing history, featuring interactive displays and memorabilia, opening to the public on September 22, 2025.
Amazon Web Services CEO, Matthew Garman, has strongly criticised companies for replacing junior staff with artificial intelligence. He calls it a bad idea. Garman warns this strategy could harm future talent. He highlights that junior employees are cost-effective. They also adopt AI tools readily. His comments challenge the industry’s view on AI’s impact on entry-level…
Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatar Narsimha has achieved a historic feat, surpassing Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par to become the fifth-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. The mythological animation drama demonstrated remarkable staying power, maintaining strong collections despite competition from major releases like Saiyaara and War 2. Its success highlights the audience’s growing interest in well-told stories rooted…
Yugyeom from the K-pop group GOT7 will soon begin his mandatory military service. He shared the news with fans online, confirming his enlistment date as September 29. Yugyeom will be joining the Army Band Unit. His agency requested privacy during the enlistment process. He also penned a heartfelt letter to his fans, Ahgase, promising a…
Usha Nadkarni, famed for her role in ‘Pavitra Rishta,’ faced significant family opposition in her pursuit of acting. Her parents, particularly her father, were strict and violent, even leading to a machete injury. Despite being kicked out by her mother for choosing acting, Usha persevered, achieving success in both television and Bollywood, including a role…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is betting big on small, elite AI teams, like the secretive TBD Lab led by Alexandr Wang, to develop advanced AI models. This shift towards smaller, agile groups mirrors a Silicon Valley trend, but has sparked internal tensions at Meta.
The Department of Higher Education, West Bengal has released the WBCAP UG merit list 2025 at wbcap.in. Over 3 lakh candidates have been allotted seats across 460 colleges under 17 universities. Students must complete admission formalities by August 25, with classes starting August 29, 2025. The revised Phase 1 counselling schedule and direct download link…
Cosmic origin: Did comets play a role in shaping Earth? Nasa discovers hydrogen on ‘Devil comet’ formed water
Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav resumed their ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar, protesting alleged electoral roll irregularities. Gandhi accused the Nitish Kumar government of ‘vote chori,’ emphasizing the march’s focus on unemployment, inflation, and voting rights. Yadav predicted this would be Kumar’s last election as Chief Minister, urging voters to unite for change.
