A growing controversy is unfolding in Silicon Valley involving Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer who has allegedly held multiple full-time jobs at different startups without informing any of his employers. The case has sent shockwaves across the startup ecosystem, especially among early-stage founders who believed they had hired a promising and committed candidate. Now, they are left grappling with what they see as deception, resume fabrication, and a major breach of trust in the age

The RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) Exam 2025 schedule has been officially released, marking an important step in the recruitment process for aspiring candidates who want to join Indian Railways. The examination will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format from August 7 to September 8, 2025 (tentative dates). This exam provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to secure positions within the Indian Railways, and it is crucial for all interested ca

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a crucial piece of Earth’s ancient climate puzzle, shedding light on one of the most significant climate disasters in history: the Permian–Triassic Mass Extinction, or the "Great Dying." Occurring around 252 million years ago, this event wiped out nearly 90% of life on Earth, leaving scientists to wonder why the planet remained in extreme heat for millions of years afterward, even after the volcani

Pawan Kalyan, the celebrated Powerstar of Indian cinema, took to Twitter to offer his heartfelt congratulations to Kamal Haasan for being selected as a member of the prestigious Academy Awards 2025 committee. In his tweet, Pawan called it a proud moment for the entire Indian film industry, highlighting Kamal Haasan's enormous contributions to cinema across the globe. Pawan praised Kamal, often referred to as Ulag

Radhika Pandey, one of India’s most respected economists and a prominent voice in public finance and macroeconomic policy, passed away at the age of 46 due to complications following an emergency liver transplant. Her untimely death at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi has left a void in both the academic and policy-making communities, where she had been a vital contributor for nearly two decades. Though details about her underlying liver ailment have not b

The North to Shore Festival concluded its third annual celebration with a powerful finale on Sunday night, wrapping up two lively weeks filled with music, comedy, and creative expression in Newark and Asbury Park. Celebrated as an event “only Jersey can handle,” the festival continues to grow as a cultural cornerstone, spotlighting the talent, resilience, and artistic depth of New Jersey’s communities. With stages set in both Newark and Asbury Park, the festival

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most renowned philanthropists, made his largest annual donation on Friday, June 27, 2025. The donation of approximately US$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock was distributed to the Gates Foundation and four family charities. This marks Buffett’s biggest contribution since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago. With this donation, his total charitable giving has surpassed US$60 billion, reflecting

Emperor penguins, the largest of all penguin species, are facing an uncertain future as new scientific research highlights the accelerating impact of climate change on their habitat. Although these majestic birds live in the cold, remote expanses of Antarctica, far removed from industrial civilization, they are now suffering the consequences of a rapidly warming planet. A new report published in the journal Nature has raised alarm among scientists who have spe

On June 26, the world comes together to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a significant day to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the impact of illicit drug trafficking on societies across the globe. This event serves as a powerful reminder of the need to unite against the destructive forces of drug addiction and trafficking, and to work toward building a drug-free society.  

Intel has begun a significant round of job cuts in California, with over 100 employees at its Santa Clara office impacted by the ongoing cost-cutting and restructuring plan led by CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The layoffs are set to begin on July 15, 2025, and are part of a broader workforce reduction strategy aimed at streamlining operations and reducing bureaucracy. Intel disclosed these layoffs in a filing under California’s WARN Act, which requires notification wh

Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has garnered wide acclaim for its emotional storytelling and powerful message. The film, which was released on June 20, 2025, has not only been a success at the box office but also received recognition at the highest level of the Indian government. A special screening of the film was hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan for President Droupadi Murmu, where the Preside

Dangeti Jahnavi, a young woman from Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian to complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. Her groundbreaking achievement has opened the doors to a historic space mission she is set to travel to space in 2029. The mission is expected to take her to the Titan’s Orbital Port Space Station, a major U.S.-based space infrastruc

The world is on edge as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran reach a new peak following the largest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. In a dramatic escalation, the US joined Israel in launching precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, targeting three critical facilities — Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The most intense strike involved the deployment of 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the mountainside above

In a dramatic escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, the United States launched a series of powerful airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Donald Trump declared it a “spectacular military success,” stating that Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities had been “completely and totally obliterated.” This marks the first direct U.S. military action in the ongoing regional standoff

  The largest Black arts institution in New Jersey marked Juneteenth this year with a vibrant and purposeful three-day summit, drawing together hundreds of community members, artists, educators, and leaders. Newark Symphony Hall, a historic cornerstone of the city’s cultural life, opened its doors to celebrate Black arts and honor Juneteenth through a series of panels, performances, and community-driven conversations. The summit, now in its third year, was designed not on

In a special meeting held on Monday night, the Santa Clara City Council confirmed two important appointments to its local commissions, signaling a continued effort to bring engaged community members into public service roles. The meeting focused on selecting candidates for the Historical and Landmarks Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, with each appointment lasting through June 30, 2029. Kaushal Varshney was appointed to serve a full five-year term on the Historic

Four schools from India have been named among the top 10 global finalists for the 2025 World's Best School Prizes, hosted by UK-based T4 Education. These annual awards celebrate schools making extraordinary contributions in education, innovation, health, environment, and community development. This year's Indian finalists represent the states of Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, each standing out in one of the five prize categories.

The conflict between Iran and Israel surged into a more dangerous phase on Friday as both sides traded heavy missile and drone attacks for the eighth straight day. For the first time in the current escalation, Iran deployed missiles equipped with cluster munitions a highly controversial weapon after Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. One of the Iranian missiles struck a hospital in so

In a direct and defiant response to United States President Donald Trump's recent comments demanding Iran’s "unconditional surrender," Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning, vowing that Tehran would not yield to threats or coercion. In a televised address delivered Wednesday, Khamenei asserted that any US military intervention would inflict irreparable damage, not just on Iran, but significantly on American interests as well.

Tensions between Iran and Israel surged dangerously on Wednesday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a Fattah-1 hypersonic missile toward Tel Aviv, marking its first reported use in the ongoing war. The strike occurred in the early hours of the sixth day of open hostilities between the two regional powers. Israeli authorities confirmed multiple explosions over Tel Aviv, while retaliatory airstrikes hit military sites near Tehran a