Eshan Chattopadhyay, an Associate Professor at Cornell University, has been awarded the 2025 Godel Prize for his groundbreaking solution to a decades-old problem in randomness extraction. His work enables the generation of reliable random numbers from weak sources, impacting cryptography and data security. This achievement highlights the importance of theoretical computer science and India's growing role in global science.
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In a London park, three British Hindu men of Indian and Sri Lankan descent were brutally attacked after being questioned about their origins. The unprovoked assault by three older men, suspected to be Muslim, left two victims unconscious with severe injuries, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about religious hatred.
Two Indian students in the US have been sentenced to federal prison for separate fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans. Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel received over 5 years for defrauding victims of nearly $2.7 million by impersonating government officials. Moinuddin Mohammed was sentenced to eight years for a similar scam resulting in $6 million in losses.
An Indian family relocated to England. They shipped their furniture and Royal Enfield Bullet. The family spent approximately Rs 4.5 lakh for the transport. The items were transported via container. The family sourced furniture from Kartarpur, India. They preferred Indian furniture quality. The video of the offloading went viral on social media. Many viewers reacted positively to the family's decision.
Gaurav Kundi, an Indian-origin man, died in Adelaide after a police officer allegedly knelt on his neck during an attempted arrest. Police responded to reports of an altercation between Kundi and a woman, claiming he resisted arrest and was intoxicated. Kundi's wife refutes the claims of violence, stating he was merely drunk and loud.
Shaikh Hasan Khan, an Indian mountaineer from Kerala, is stranded with his team on Denali Mountain in North America after encountering a severe storm at 17,000 feet. He sent an SOS message via satellite phone, reporting dwindling food and water supplies.
Pranav Patel, an Indian-origin man, received a six-year prison sentence for his role in a fraud targeting senior citizens. He laundered $1,791,301, collected from elderly victims across the eastern US, who were deceived by overseas callers posing as US treasury officials. One victim even lost his home due to the scam.
