Author: Eva Benerjee

People usually picture passports in a few common colours. Most IDs around the world are one of four colours- black, red, green, or blue. Not only is each colour a personal choice, but it also often has a connection to history, society, religion, or political decisions made by countries. The colour of a person’s passport can tell you a lot about their country, its people, or its political or economic groups. Many countries focus on these four colours, but the shades and patterns can be very different from one country to the next. Still, most IDs are one of these…

The earthquake was felt all over the region as the 4.1 magnitude quake hit Afghanistan early Friday, with its strong history of deep-seated earthquakes due to its shallow depth. There have been no reported casualties to date, but authorities stated that assessment teams are patrolling affected districts. Tremor Recorded at Shallow Depth The quake took place at 00:14:48 IST, and the epicentre of the quake was in northern Afghanistan at a depth of 10 kilometres according to the National Centre for Seismology. According to experts, shallow tremors are more dangerous, since the effect of the tremors on the surface is…

Months after discovering a network that cheated dozens of job seekers by promising them a ride in the Indian Railways, the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has lodged a chargesheet in a large-scale fake recruitment scam in the Indian Railways. The indictment was filed in a specified court on Thursday, and that was another important milestone in the high-profile probe. Recruitment Fraud Targeted Unemployed Youth The scam, as described by the official,s saw people impersonating as authorised railway agents who collected cash from applicants in exchange for fake appointment letters. A good number of the victims belonged to an economically weaker…

Although the overall water supply in Thane has improved, thousands of households report sporadic or no supply, which prolongs the weeks of suffering for people. According to local authorities, the level of storage is back; however, the distribution network is strained, and there are still vast areas of the city that are not supplied. Supply Improves, Distribution Lags Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) affirmed that there is stabilisation in the levels of reservoirs and lakes, which had weeks of largely depleted stocks, leading authorities to rescind emergency restrictions across the area. Nevertheless, lack of uniform pressure in the pipelines and sluggish…

Interest rates in Japan are at their highest in almost 30 years, reflecting a significant change in monetary policy as rising inflation is transforming the economic landscape. The benchmark rate is now shifted to levels not witnessed since 1995, and indicates the death of the ultra-low interest environment in Japan and is an indication of worry about a persistent rise in prices. A Historic Policy Break The move by the Bank of Japan is an extreme reversal of the economic policy of the last generation in the country, during which the interest rates were kept at a near-zero level or…

The birthplace of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was again burnt on Friday midnight in the country of Bangladesh, leading to a new wave of worries about the political violence and the worsening of the situation in the area. The case, which took place in the Tungipara region of the Gopalganj district, is the most recent assault on a location that has a strong connection with the history and identity of the country. Fresh Arson Attack Raises Security Concerns According to the police, the fire was reported around midnight and controlled prior to inflicting much damage to the structure. Primary investigations show…

In an attempt to curb the increasing air pollution, a stringent law against petrol pumps has been put in place in Delhi to ensure that no such fuel will be dispensed by a petrol pump to any vehicle lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The action, which was introduced on Tuesday, is one of the larger solutions to limit emissions since the capital still reaches dangerous levels of air quality. Fuel Ban Now Linked to Emission Compliance The petrol pumps in the national capital were ordered to check the PUC certificates before filling vehicles. The ones that can…

The last movie of veteran actor Dharmendra, Ikkis, has been officially cancelled and the producers of the film confirmed that the movie would be released later to avoid direct competition at the box office. This is the step to take after the big-ticket action film Dhurandhar by Aditya Dhar had a successful run and changed the schedules of cinema across the industry. The transformation also helps the movie avoid a potential conflict with the impending romantic drama Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Release Shift Driven by Market Strategy Producers claimed that the move was made in the…

Sourav Ganguly, former captain of India’s cricket team, is suing for ₹50 crore for insult because of the problems the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata produced. People are suing Ganguly because they say he made the renowned football game poorly planned and chaotic. Manish Ganguly has strenuously denied being involved in preparing the event and says that the claims against him are unfounded and detrimental to his character. After it was said in public that he had something to do with planning the event, the former head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India took steps to protect…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K Krithivasan said on December 17 that the company makes $1.5 billion a year from AI and has worked on more than 5,500 AI projects so far. This is the first time TCS has reported its AI income. This shows that the IT giant is becoming more interested in AI as it plans to become the “world’s largest AI-led tech services company.” What progress has TCS made with AI? Krithivasan said at TCS Analyst Day 2025, “Our AI-related services have brought in a total of $1.5 billion a year.” TCS does AI work for about…