Sharad Purnima, a significant Hindu festival on October 6, 2025, celebrates the full moon’s divine energies and the harvest season’s arrival. It honors Lord Vishnu and Chandra Dev, with traditions including fasting, Lakshmi Puja, and preparing kheer under the moonlight. The night is also known as Raas Purnima, commemorating Lord Krishna’s divine dance.
A US district court has allowed the National Science Foundation (NSF) to proceed with cancelling over 1,600 grants worth more than $1 billion. The grants support vital STEM research and diversity programmes aimed at underrepresented groups. The cancellations followed a policy shift under President Trump’s administration, prompting a legal challenge from a coalition of educational…
Gina Marie Bakery in Connecticut has recalled several cookie varieties due to undeclared allergens like nuts and sesame, posing a risk to allergic consumers. The recall, announced by the FDA, also cites the presence of unlisted artificial food dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5. The affected cookies were sold at various stores across Connecticut…
Shubman Gill credits Virat Kohli’s passion and hunger for shaping his cricketing approach, emphasizing that drive surpasses talent. Gill also draws inspiration from Stoicism to manage pressure, focusing on sincere effort over recognition. He blends Kohli’s intensity with philosophical principles, guiding his career alongside his love for music and routines.
The FBI and Utah authorities released a video of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, showing him fleeing across a Utah Valley University building. Utah Governor Spencer Cox reported over 7,000 tips received, highlighting law enforcement’s dedication. Officials are preparing to pursue the death penalty, while a video surfaced showing a man resembling the…
The NHL has announced that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, and Carter Hart, acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial, can return to the league on December 1. While teams can begin signing these unrestricted free agents on October 15, the NHL emphasized a thorough review process preceded this decision.
Carter Hart’s NHL return is slated for December 1, 2025, following his acquittal in a 2018 sexual assault case involving Hockey Canada’s World Junior team. Despite the clearance, his comeback faces uncertainty due to a subpar 2023-24 season and a prolonged absence. The NHL, after its own investigation, set the return timeline, allowing contract signings…
