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Who is Shri Kulkarni, Indian-born RAS Gold Medal astrophysicist and Narayana Murthy’s brother-in-law? | World News

Shri Kulkarni, Indian-born RAS Gold Medal astrophysicist. When the Royal Astronomical Society announced Shrinivas R. Kulkarni as the recipient of its Gold Medal, it marked more than another milestone in a decorated career. Awarded continuously since 1824, the medal is the Society’s highest honour, reserved for scientists whose work has fundamentally altered how humanity understands […]

World Economic Forum: Why exactly was Canada’s former PM Justin Trudeau in Davos?

Canada’s former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and international pop star Katy Perry appeared together at the World Economic Forum, Davos, on Tuesday. But everyone is puzzled over his Davos visit as Trudeau is no longer Canada’s prime minister and still went on to attend the Forum. Explained: Why India-EU ‘Mother Of All Deals’ Matters As […]

Is Usha Vance expecting a baby? The most Googled questions about JD Vance’s wife | World News

When Usha Vance began trending on Google, it was not because she had given a speech, launched a campaign, or stepped into the spotlight. It was because the internet did what it always does to women adjacent to power: it started counting, classifying and speculating. From pregnancy to religion, ethnicity, and family background, here are […]

How Sunita Williams’ 600 days in space inspired the world

When Sunita Lyn Williams pressed her thumb against the hatch of the International Space Station one last time in March 2025, she wasn’t just stepping toward Earth; she was closing a chapter in space history few could rival. After 27 years with Nasa and more than 600 days in orbit, Williams retired at the end […]

“This is an unheard level of evil”: Social media explodes over Candace Owens’ latest claims about Erika Kirk’s parents | World News

The online backlash erupted fast and without restraint. A verified X user, Jordan S90, voiced what many viewers were already thinking after watching a clip of Candace Owens discussing Erika Kirk. The post did not hedge or soften its language. It accused Owens of crossing a moral line by hinting at links to child sex […]

Winter storm expected across the Southern US this weekend causing dangerous ice, sleet, and heavy snowfall; NWS warning issued | World News

A significant winter storm, known as Winter Storm Fern, is expected to affect a broad area of the United States over the weekend, posing a threat of significant snowfall, ice accumulation, and dangerous road conditions to the Southern and Eastern regions. Millions of people are in danger of being left without power, having roads impassable, […]

This lake is the ‘most nuked location on Earth’ and still remains dangerously radioactive; know why | World News

Source: National Geographic Where some cities fade away with time, others are deliberately erased and destroyed. Deep within Central Asia, a chilling symbol of Cold War-era secrecy has long been concealed: a region made inconspicuous on maps after it was transformed into the most nuclear-bombarded spot on earth. Hidden away for so long as a […]

UAE: 50 female students honored with family Umrah trip for academic excellence | World News

Fifty high-achieving female students in Dubai will perform Umrah with their families / image: @IACAD In a heartwarming fusion of academic achievement and spiritual tradition, 50 young women in Dubai just received the ultimate “gold star” on their report cards. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has announced it is sponsoring a full […]

How Donald Trump’s leadership style compares to other US presidents like Obama, Nixon, or Reagan | World News

Donald Trump dislikes being compared to other American presidents. The irritation is almost visceral. Once described as the third-best president after George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, he snapped back that they had not fought “eight, nine wars.” When contrasted with Barack Obama or Joe Biden, the verdict in his mind is even simpler. He is […]

From FAFO to TACO – the terms that define Trump 2.0 | World News

In Cunk on Earth, Philomena Cunk asked an expert after looking at an old cave painting: “If someone shouted this aloud, would that have been the first audiobook?” The bewildered replied in the negative, but right now, shouting out loud seems to be the only option. In 2024, while announcing that Donald Trump had been […]