Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is facing a noticeable dip in its box office performance during its third week. With dwindling daily earnings and minimal theater attendance, the film’s progress seems sluggish. Nonetheless, it has still managed to boost its overall collection, with the total India net amount now standing at an impressive 185.26 crore rupees,
Scientists have used AI to design the first complete viral genomes, creating 16 working bacteriophages that kill E. coli. Published in Science, the study used genome language models Evo 1 and Evo 2 to write DNA from scratch. The AI-designed viruses beat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn biosecurity governance for generative genome design does not
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary halt to new data center approvals. Regulators must complete a comprehensive audit before projects can move forward. Developers must prove electricity and water use, and tax incentives. Abbott stated Texans must come first in all state decisions. This move addresses growing scrutiny over rapid data center expansion.
Recent reports from Google reveal that hackers have set their sights on prominent US financial companies, employing cunning phone scams to extract sensitive credentials from employees. Following this, they launched customized malicious websites designed specifically for each target. Shifting their attention to private equity firms, these assailants have allegedly compelled some businesses to pay ransoms
A viral video shows a man abusing and threatening a woman on a Mumbai local train. The Andheri GRP is registering an FIR and attempting to locate the commuter. Police identified the man using video and CCTV footage from railway stations. This incident follows two previous murders on local trains over trivial disputes. Authorities are
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned all-rounder Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years after finding that he provided misleading information during a visa application. The board also fined the youngster Rs 1 million, saying it takes cases of misrepresentation and non-disclosure very seriously. The decision was announced on Thursday following
Fourteen-year-old Millie Pradawong has developed an AI-powered computational tool that predicts how CRISPR gene editing could improve microalgae for biofuel production. Her project, MACRO, aims to increase oil production without reducing algae growth. A finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Millie hopes her work will support future research in clean energy and biotechnology.
A passenger was arrested on a Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight for trying to open an emergency exit. He damaged the window panel and caused panic among fellow passengers during the flight. Cabin crew and other passengers managed to restrain the man before further damage occurred. The aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport where authorities took
Ashutosh Ranka’s education journey reflects a blend of engineering, leadership and public policy. After completing his B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur, where he also served as Students’ Gymkhana President, he pursued a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His academic experiences and corporate background
