Kaziranga National Park recorded 146 bird species during the Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025, highlighting its ecological importance. The survey, which included endangered and vulnerable species, saw significant participation from women forest staff, marking a first for conservation efforts in the region.
In the 32-second video, Suman speaks about floods that remade lives in Mandi, Dharali, Kedarnath and Katra, her finger pointed, as if addressing not just her peers but the mountain. “Hey manav, sudhar ja, iss laalach ko chhod de; dharti maa ko samaj, prakriti se rishta jod de.” (O human, mend your ways. Cast off…
AI giant OpenAI is teaming up with chipmaker Broadcom to create custom AI chips, a strategy mirroring Google’s cost-saving approach. This ambitious move, aiming to optimize the entire AI stack, positions OpenAI against industry leaders like Nvidia. However, analysts express concerns over the immense spending, energy demands, and potential for an AI bubble.
Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Nishaanchi,’ starring Aaishvary Thackeray and Vedika Pinto, is set to release theatrically on September 19, 2025. Amazon Prime Video has acquired the streaming rights, though the OTT premiere date is yet to be announced. The film, co-written by Kashyap, Chandel and Mishra, follows twins caught between crime and conscience, with Aaishvary playing a…
Asian markets saw a positive start to the week, led by Tokyo’s surge following Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation, which weakened the yen and boosted exporters. Oil prices also edged higher as Opec+ signaled a slower increase in output. Investors are also considering weak US labor data, which has strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are in a legal battle. A judge ruled in favour of Lively. The deposition will occur at her attorney’s office. Lively’s team raised concerns about paparazzi. Baldoni’s lawyers accused Lively of using her fame. They claimed she is dictating terms. The judge ordered Baldoni’s team to identify attendees. The deposition…
Google commemorates Diwali 2025 with an interactive search experience, bringing the Lakshmi Puja ritual to life. Users can engage with a festive animation featuring a temple, offerings, and fireworks by clicking on decorative elements. This digital celebration captures the spiritual essence and joy of India’s biggest festival.
Columbia University is expanding its international dual bachelor’s programs, adding City University of Hong Kong as a new partner starting fall 2026. Students can earn two degrees in four years, splitting time between Columbia’s School of General Studies and global institutions like Sciences Po, Trinity College Dublin, and Tel Aviv University. The programs offer global…
A Firozabad court has handed a life sentence to a 45-year-old man for brutally murdering his wife in 2019. The daily wager slit his wife’s throat after she returned home weeks after eloping with another man. He then attempted to conceal the crime by disposing of her body. The man has been incarcerated since his…
The Harvard-MIT Broad Institute has laid off 75 employees and cut $42 million from its annual budget due to reduced US federal funding for scientific research. The cuts, announced in a June 29 internal email, impact 4% of staff and include salary freezes and program reductions. The Broad received $157 million last year from the…
