October 26, 2026

Meet Ankith Burki, the Indian-origin San Jose seventh-grader who used low-frequency sound to boost an atmospheric water generator’s output by 117% and reached a national STEM final

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Ankith BurkiPhoto: Society for Science For Ankith Burki, the global water crisis was not an abstract classroom topic but a challenge worth trying to solve. The seventh-grader from BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose designed an atmospheric water generator that pulls moisture from humid air, then tested whether sound could make it more effective….

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When Zeenat Aman shared a brutally honest take on fame: ‘One day you’re loved, the next day you’re hated’ | Hindi Movie News

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When Zeenat Aman shared a brutally honest take on fame: ‘One day you’re loved, the next day you’re hated’ Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has shared her thoughts on fame and self-worth. Appearing on Karan Johar’s chat show ‘Koffee With Karan‘, the ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ actress said fame is unreliable and that it is not wise…

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GST Council meeting on October 7: Arrest powers, ITC, prosecution threshold proposals on agenda – report

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GST Council likely to consider proposals on arrest powers, ITC, prosecution threshold and more The GST Council may consider a package of GST process and enforcement reforms at its October 7 meeting, including a proposal to take away the power of tax officers to arrest taxpayers and require judicial authorisation for any arrest.The Council may…

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Meet Bailey Quinn Frank, the Fort Lauderdale eighth-grader who built a low-cost air sampler from small fans and filter paper to capture bacterial DNA and explore rural health surveillance

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Bailey Quinn FrankPhoto credit: Society for science When Bailey Quinn Frank learned that scientists can identify species from genetic material left behind in the environment, she saw an opportunity to apply the same idea to public health. The eighth-grader from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale designed a simple air sampler using small fans and…

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Motivational quote of the day by Jack Black: ‘Don’t be afraid of failure because that’s the demon that will get in the way. Failure is your friend,’ a powerful life lesson on learning from setbacks |

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Motivational quote of the day by Jack Black: ‘Don’t be afraid of failure because that’s the demon that will get in the way. Failure is your friend,’ a powerful life lesson on learning from setbacks(Image credit: @jackblack on Instagram) Jack Black has built a career on being the loudest, most unpredictable, and goofiest guy in…

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How some Indian handloom traditions are slowly disappearing

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Traditionally associated with West Bengal, the Garad-Korial silk saree is known for its natural white or off-white base and deep red borders and motifs. The red-and-white palette has strong associations with Bengali rituals and ceremonies, including Durga Puja, and the saree is also traditionally worn at weddings.While festive Indian fashion often gravitates towards heavier embellishment,…

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