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Nalini Joshi, a globally respected mathematician of Indian origin, has been named the 2025 NSW Scientist of the Year, marking the first time a mathematician has received the state’s highest scientific honour.Professor Joshi received the award at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science ceremony held at Government House in Sydney. The recognition places her at…
Dangers of Not Taking Vaccines: Doctors Warn Trump-Era Immunisation Policies and RFK Jr’s Anti-Vaccination Influence Could Put US Children’s Lives at Risk On January 5, 2026, US federal vaccine guidelines were revised to reduce the number of vaccines universally recommended for children, changing some from routine to “shared clinical decision-making.” The newly released changes to…
Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India as it moved India into the ‘highest-risk’ category along with Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The new categorization came into effect from January 8 2026, as these four South-Asian countries have been moved from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 under the Simplified Student Visa…
“You’ve Revealed Yourself”: JK Rowling Sparks Global Firestorm With Iran Human Rights Tweet Harry Potter author JK Rowling reignited global online discourse this Sunday, with a powerful message about human rights and international solidarity, drawing attention to the escalating unrest in Iran and prompting debate over how public figures engage with global causes. Taking to…
Saudi Arabia is pushing the limits of architecture and ambition with Jeddah Tower, a megastructure designed to become the tallest building in the world, overtaking Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa. Rising on the Red Sea coast, the tower is not just about height, it represents the Kingdom’s vision for the future, blending engineering excellence, luxury living,…
File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: ANI) Somalia’s defence minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has alleged that Israel is working on a plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians to Somaliland, calling the reported move a “serious violation” of international law.Speaking to Al Jazeera on Saturday, Fiqi claimed Somalia had “confirmed information” that Israel planned to…
League of Legends streamer Drututt was hit with a seven-day Twitch ban just days after the new season launched. The suspension followed his use of a controversial hashtag, which he says was self-directed humor, not exclusionary. Fans are split over Twitch’s decision, especially as the ban disrupts his momentum during peak interest and a key…
At least 116 people have been killed in violence linked to nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocratic leadership, which entered their second week on Sunday. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that more than 2,600 people have also been arrested, citing verified reports. Iran Captures 200 ‘Israeli-American Terror Organisers’; Trump ‘READY’ for ‘Iranian Mission’…
Caught on Camera: UK Police Detain Indian Student After Alleged Online Chats With Minors Coventry/January 11, 2026: A troubling incident in the United Kingdom has drawn widespread attention after an Indian national studying in England was allegedly arrested on suspicion of online grooming of minors. Viral footage circulating on social media appears to show the…
DHAKA: A 21-year-old man, Joy Mohapatra, ended his life in Dirai upazila of Sunamganj district in Bangladesh on Friday, allegedly after he was verbally abused and beaten by a neighbouring shopkeeper over a debt of Tk 500. His family alleged that he bought poison from the same shop and consumed it. “My son died due…
