The White House has launched a national strategy to combat Islamophobia, outlining over 100 measures to address hate and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans. This initiative, modeled after a similar plan to combat antisemitism, comes amid rising concerns about such bigotry, exemplified by the tragic murder of a 6-year-old Muslim boy.
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Srinagar, Kashmir, experienced its coldest December night in nearly 50 years as temperatures plummeted to -8.5°C during the start of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period. Widespread power outages have forced residents to rely on traditional heating methods like wood-fired 'hamams' and 'kangris'.
An Indian startup's space surveillance satellite, SCOT, was commissioned last Saturday after capturing images over South America. Bengaluru-based Digantara launched SCOT on January 14 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rocket. The satellite tracks objects as small as 5cm in Earth's orbit and captured a stunning image featuring the city of Buenos Aires.
National Institute of Technology-Calicut's decision to promote Prof Shaija Andavan, who praised Nathuram Godse, as dean has sparked controversy. Congress and DYFI are protesting her appointment, citing her inflammatory social media comments and alleged bypassing of seniority norms in the selection process.
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Technologies, advises young techies to take bold risks and forge their own paths, acknowledging that while parental advice can be right or wrong, it's important to experiment and find balance. Dell emphasizes a fun workplace culture and a disciplined lifestyle, crediting his mother’s mantra, 'play nice but win,' as influential.
Saudi Arabia is hosting historic US-Russia talks, aiming to resolve the Ukraine war. This significant diplomatic move boosts Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's international stature. The discussions, excluding Ukraine, raise concerns of unfavorable compromises. European leaders are divided on responding to Trump's approach, while Saudi Arabia's role solidifies its global influence.
Pop star Taylor Swift, sporting a stylish red ensemble, attended boyfriend Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs game against the Houston Texans. Joined by her parents, Swift's appearance marks her return to Arrowhead Stadium after skipping away games due to security concerns following a concert terror threat and Kelce's home invasion.
The first cases of avian influenza virus (H5N1) in domestic cats in India have been reported in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. This raises concerns about the virus's potential to mutate and infect humans. Scientists identified a specific strain and noted 27 mutations in the infected cats. This occurrence calls for enhanced surveillance in poultry, wild birds, mammals, and humans, due to potential human-to-human transmission.