Author: Eva Benerjee

The Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, seized back the registration of 29 of its Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation corporators. This has made things more difficult for Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti party in politics. People in Indian politics were shocked by the fast things changed. They began to wonder if their alliance partners were becoming less united before the big talks about sharing power in the city. Reports say that the cancellation happened right as the newly chosen corporators were getting ready for the official registering process. Party sources said the decision was made fast, which left corporators confused…

The winter storm, which slammed much of the U.S. for a number of days on end, has left at least dozens dead and caused widespread disruption across the U.S., particularly between the South and Northeast. It was one of the strongest winter storms seen in years, delivering record-setting amounts of snow in places; massive amounts of snow covering a 1300-mile area from Arkansas to New England; extreme blizzard conditions; freezing rain; and extremely low temperatures putting millions at risk. At least 25–30 fatalities attributable to the storm have been reported by state/local officials, and with response/recovery efforts still under way,…

Former Bollywood star, author, and columnist Twinkle Khanna recently opened up about her struggles with menopause when she reached 52 years old. On a recent Instagram post that went viral, Khanna shared both her emotional and physical struggles with this stage of womanhood, which many women are hesitant to discuss. She used this outlet as an opportunity to normalize the conversation surrounding overall health and ageing in women. Straight Talk and Realities When writing about her experience, Khanna was brutally honest with her followers. She explained that she felt as if “my phone had a bad charger” during menopause; meaning…

In the world of nifty and sensex, January 2026 has been very refreshing with pockets of technical optimism on certain mid-cap and large cap stocks. In the forefront of these was Home First Finance Company India Ltd, which nodes toward analysts as it displayed a “Bullish RSI Upswing.” But what does it really tell you when a stock is on the list? But it’s not just about an upward-trending price graph; it’s about the market psyche, as momentum overtakes hesitation. This technical breakout though, isn’t in any way taking place inside an empty box, but is supported by a gigantic 44% increase in the company’s…

The University Grants Commission has released new rules to prevent discrimination based on race across all higher education institutions in India. The new framework, called the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, takes the place of rules that were in place for more than ten years. The UGC says the new rules are meant to make sure that students from historically underrepresented groups are better protected and that everyone is treated equally in schools. There have been more reports of abuse based on race in universities and schools, which led to this move. Officials say the new…

More and more people say they wake up every night between 3 AM and 5 AM and can’t go back to sleep. Health professionals warn that while waking up at night sometimes is normal, ongoing problems during these times may be a sign of deeper bodily and lifestyle issues that need attention. Sleep experts say that the early morning hours are a part of the body’s natural circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is a 24-hour clock that controls when you sleep and wake up. But waking up at the same time every night over and over is not the same…

The government of Uttar Pradesh has told workers to finish building the Ganga Expressway by the end of February 2026. This is a big step forward in the state’s plan to improve its infrastructure. During a high level meeting to discuss big building projects, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed how important it was to finish the project on time. The highway, which is almost 594 kilometers long, will join roads across the state better and help the economy grow overall. The people in charge of the project said that work is moving along smoothly and that current quality standards are…

The unwritten rule of the tech world for more than a decade was simple: “Never bet against Elon Musk.” From the early days of SpaceX sticking tangible landings on floating ocean barges to Tesla’s igniting its own blastoff all the way up to a trillion-dollar moonshot, those betting against Musk’s visions often found themselves squarely on the wrong side of history — and quite an expensive margin call. But there is a major transformation taking place in the digital underworld as we approach January 2026. On prediction markets including Polymarket and Kalshi, an upstart class of “sharp” bettors is using the betting mechanism to…

The announcement of 2026 Padma Awards has sent ripples of joy among spiritual and social service NGOs in Punjab. On the eve of 77th Republic Day of India, Padma Shri award was Donners to Sant Niranjan Das, prominent head of Dera Sachkhand Ballan from Government OF INDIA/erspective. The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost no time in thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this acknowledgement. This is not only an award for any individual- It is a national recognition of a lifetime mission led by the humble cause to uplift that had been neglected and underprivileged – The universal message of…

Deep in the heart of London’s rapidly growing tech district, a new frontier of artificial intelligence is emerging. Northeastern Glial, a full production facility for human astrocyte culture and astrocyte-neuron co-cultures NEU245-20 came the first time at N&N 2017 “Super” PRs! Proud of Mani, Mary and Stephen authorized to lecture in India! 1) Axel Hansen offered Provisional Serendipity Lecture Tours Grant Sponsorship For the third successive year (2015-17 inclusive), I have received funding from LJB to support international lectures It doesn’t appear that you have been using effective language to ask around. Opened Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 This transatlantic hub isn’t just another…