A typo in Marathi actor Vikas Samudre’s Facebook post appeared to suggest suicidal intent, alarming Mumbai Cyber Police on Friday night. A team traced him within an hour. Samudre clarified he was safe and the post related to a drama project. Known for ‘Navra Maza Navsacha,’ he’s popular for his comic roles.
Discarded Christmas trees found a new purpose in Jamaica Bay, where they transformed into natural breakwaters at a wildlife refuge. The structures served to safeguard newly planted salt marsh vegetation from erosive waves. By the fall, these barriers effectively trapped sediment, partially burying themselves in the marsh. This innovative ecological restoration project showcased how recycled
Sal Argano, the last firefighter from 2001 at FDNY’s Ten House, serves as a living link. He survived the September 11 attacks due to a temporary assignment elsewhere that morning. His firehouse, located across from the World Trade Center, was damaged and lost six members. Argano continues working to share firsthand accounts with younger generations
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said age is not the only reason Shami is out of the Indian team
Mike Hesson has shown interest in assuming a permanent position as Pakistan’s Test coach. Shaheen Afridi emphasised that red-ball cricket is his primary focus. Hesson recognises the untapped potential within Pakistan’s Test setup for future advancements. Afridi’s return to first-class cricket could significantly enhance the team’s prospects. Both are concentrating on their imminent commitments and
Police arrested a homeless man named Shiva for killing several cats. He confessed to killing more than six cats in the Panjrapol area. CCTV footage helped police identify and apprehend the accused individual. Local cat feeders reported at least twenty cats killed since mid-August. Further investigation will determine the motive and Shiva’s mental state.
In Hardauli, Uttar Pradesh, locals took matters into their own hands as they detained a telecom technician, tying him to a mobile tower. Their frustration over ongoing 5G connectivity issues boiled over into this unusual protest. The police have since registered a case against the villagers, marking a significant incident in rural India’s increasing dependence
Google is moving its roughly 90-person AI responsibility team out of Google DeepMind and into its global affairs organisation, the division that handles policy and lobbying. The shift, starting in September, is part of a wider reorganisation that folds DeepMind closer into central Google. Some employees worry the team will lose access to Gemini researchers,
