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Forged In Fire, Worn In Festivity: Gold Is Actually Stardust from Dying Stars
This festive season, as we adorn ourselves with gold and silver, few realise that these precious metals were born in the fiery deaths of ancient stars - cosmic remnants scattered across the universe, now resting in our hands as ornaments of celestial
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Indians Lead Drop In US University Visas
The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China as top country of origin, data showed.
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Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
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Indian-Origin Barrister Disbarred For Oxford University Medical Degree Lie
An Indian-origin lawyer who was found to have misled a UK barrister's chamber by falsely claiming to have studied medicine at the University of Oxford has been disbarred for professional misconduct by an independent tribunal.
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Erika Kirk's "Love Story" Video For Husband Charlie Viral After His Death
Originally posted on Instagram in February 2025, Erika's video celebrated her relationship with her husband, Charlie Kirk.
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Indian-Origin Neuroscientist Akshay Jagadeesh Joins OpenAI As Researcher: "Thrilled To Share..."
Akshay Jagadeesh is a computational neuroscientist of Indian origin, renowned for his work at the intersection of neurobiology, machine learning, and cognitive science.
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Diamond 'Super-Earth' May Not Be Quite as Precious as Once Thought, Study Finds
New research challenges the idea that 55 Cancri e, once dubbed a “diamond planet”, is rich in carbon. Re-analysing telescope data, scientists concluded that the host star has a lot more oxygen than originally believed, making the possibility that its planet formed with a carbon-dominant atmosphere less likely.
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Indian-Origin Krishangi Meshram Becomes Youngest Solicitor In UK At 21
Indian-origin law graduate Krishangi Meshram has become the youngest solicitor in England and Wales in recent years. She is 21.
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IGNOU July 2025 Admissions: Registration Deadline Extended Till August 31, Check Details
The original last date for fresh admissions was July 15, 2025. It was extended first to August 15, 2025. Now, as per the latest notification, the new deadline is August 31, 2025.
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Pingali Venkayya, The Man Whose Designs Inspired India's National Flag
Pingali Venkayya's design was retained, but the Charkha was replaced by the Dharma Chakra, symbolising law, righteousness and progress.
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Cosmic Visitor: 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes into Georgia Home
On June 26, 2025, a dazzling daytime fireball streaked over Georgia, captured by satellites and witnessed across multiple states. A surviving fragment smashed through the roof of a McDonough home, denting the wooden floor 14 feet below. Scientists at the University of Georgia analyzed about 23 grams of this ancient rock, determining it to be a 4.56...
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Dark Matter Theories Suggest Hidden Mirror World and Origins at the Edge of the Universe
Two new studies from UC Santa Cruz propose that dark matter may have originated from a hidden mirror world or been radiated into existence by the universe’s expanding cosmic horizon. These theories, rooted in established physics, challenge traditional models and suggest dark matter could exist without interacting with ordinary matter, redefining ...
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Probe Agency ED Raids Kerala Trust Over Rs 220 Crore Foreign Funds
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kochi Zonal Office, conducted search operations on July 31, at two locations in Kasaragod, Kerala, under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.
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Crystalline Ice Discovered in Space: New Study Reveals Hidden Order in Cosmic Ice
A groundbreaking study from University College London and the University of Cambridge reveals that water ice in space, long believed to be completely amorphous due to extreme cold, may actually contain up to 25% crystalline structure. Simulations and X-ray diffraction experiments confirm the presence of nanocrystals in so-called low-density amorpho...
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Asian, Black: How Zohran Mamdani Described Himself In Columbia Application
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, listed his race as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his 2009 application to Columbia University, the New York Times reported.
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Forged In Fire, Worn In Festivity: Gold Is Actually Stardust from Dying Stars
This festive season, as we adorn ourselves with gold and silver, few realise that these precious metals were born in the fiery deaths of ancient stars - cosmic remnants scattered across the universe, now resting in our hands as ornaments of celestial
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Indians Lead Drop In US University Visas
The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China as top country of origin, data showed.
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Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
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Indian-Origin Barrister Disbarred For Oxford University Medical Degree Lie
An Indian-origin lawyer who was found to have misled a UK barrister's chamber by falsely claiming to have studied medicine at the University of Oxford has been disbarred for professional misconduct by an independent tribunal.
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Erika Kirk's "Love Story" Video For Husband Charlie Viral After His Death
Originally posted on Instagram in February 2025, Erika's video celebrated her relationship with her husband, Charlie Kirk.
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Indian-Origin Neuroscientist Akshay Jagadeesh Joins OpenAI As Researcher: "Thrilled To Share..."
Akshay Jagadeesh is a computational neuroscientist of Indian origin, renowned for his work at the intersection of neurobiology, machine learning, and cognitive science.
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Diamond 'Super-Earth' May Not Be Quite as Precious as Once Thought, Study Finds
New research challenges the idea that 55 Cancri e, once dubbed a “diamond planet”, is rich in carbon. Re-analysing telescope data, scientists concluded that the host star has a lot more oxygen than originally believed, making the possibility that its planet formed with a carbon-dominant atmosphere less likely.
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Indian-Origin Krishangi Meshram Becomes Youngest Solicitor In UK At 21
Indian-origin law graduate Krishangi Meshram has become the youngest solicitor in England and Wales in recent years. She is 21.
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IGNOU July 2025 Admissions: Registration Deadline Extended Till August 31, Check Details
The original last date for fresh admissions was July 15, 2025. It was extended first to August 15, 2025. Now, as per the latest notification, the new deadline is August 31, 2025.
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Pingali Venkayya, The Man Whose Designs Inspired India's National Flag
Pingali Venkayya's design was retained, but the Charkha was replaced by the Dharma Chakra, symbolising law, righteousness and progress.
-
Cosmic Visitor: 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes into Georgia Home
On June 26, 2025, a dazzling daytime fireball streaked over Georgia, captured by satellites and witnessed across multiple states. A surviving fragment smashed through the roof of a McDonough home, denting the wooden floor 14 feet below. Scientists at the University of Georgia analyzed about 23 grams of this ancient rock, determining it to be a 4.56...
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Dark Matter Theories Suggest Hidden Mirror World and Origins at the Edge of the Universe
Two new studies from UC Santa Cruz propose that dark matter may have originated from a hidden mirror world or been radiated into existence by the universe’s expanding cosmic horizon. These theories, rooted in established physics, challenge traditional models and suggest dark matter could exist without interacting with ordinary matter, redefining ...
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Probe Agency ED Raids Kerala Trust Over Rs 220 Crore Foreign Funds
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kochi Zonal Office, conducted search operations on July 31, at two locations in Kasaragod, Kerala, under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.
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Crystalline Ice Discovered in Space: New Study Reveals Hidden Order in Cosmic Ice
A groundbreaking study from University College London and the University of Cambridge reveals that water ice in space, long believed to be completely amorphous due to extreme cold, may actually contain up to 25% crystalline structure. Simulations and X-ray diffraction experiments confirm the presence of nanocrystals in so-called low-density amorpho...
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Asian, Black: How Zohran Mamdani Described Himself In Columbia Application
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, listed his race as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his 2009 application to Columbia University, the New York Times reported.
