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Book-Ending the year: 10 best books of 2026, from Silicon Valley to India's ancient ports
First Global founder and CMD Devina Mehra shares her 10 favourite books of 2026, spanning artificial intelligence, materials science, Indian economic history, economics, investigative journalism, neurosurgery and etymology. From the history and risks of AI to the hidden economic networks that shaped India's past, her reading list brings together diverse perspectives on business, science, society and human behaviour.
In 2023, 1,800 volunteers classified simulated neutrino events from Antarctic ice data; 128,000 assessments helped scientists compare human judgments with AI
In a remarkable feat in 2023, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory harnessed the efforts of 1,800 participants to classify simulated neutrino events with impressive accuracy. This initiative underscored the indispensable role of citizen science in intricate scientific endeavors, as the volunteers classified over 128,000 events, achieving results on par with advanced deep neural networks.
Blades Brown makes golf history at 19: How the young golfer rose from junior champion to PGA Tour winner
At just 19 years old, Blades Brown clinched his inaugural PGA Tour title at the World Wide Technology Championship held in Mexico. With an astonishing final round score of 63, he not only celebrated a remarkable comeback but also etched his name in history as the youngest winner since 1931.
Four-star Gurnoor blows away New Zealand as hosts bowled out for 134
Gurnoor Brar led India's bowling attack with an impressive performance, taking four wickets against New Zealand. The inexperienced bowlers restricted the hosts to a low score of 134 in the second ODI. Auqib Nabi and Anshul Kamboj also contributed with two wickets each, while Arshdeep Singh maintained economic bowling. Daryl Mitchell was the only player to score a half-century for New Zealand during the match.
Is Sabrina Pasterski the next Einstein? Meet the physicist who built her own aircraft at 12 and is exploring Einstein’s biggest unanswered questions about gravity
Sabrina Pasterski's journey from building an aircraft as a teenager to studying Einstein's biggest unanswered questions has drawn attention to her work in physics. The MIT graduate now researches quantum gravity, black holes and space-time at Canada's Perimeter Institute. She also leads an $8 million research initiative exploring how gravity and quantum mechanics could fit together.
Plane crashes a few miles away from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, 9 killed, all about jet crash
Bahamas-bound jet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.
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Largescale cyberattacks test the limits of insurance cover
While businesses rush to enhance their cyber insurance cover, the incidents have triggered a debate over whether existing policies adequately cover emerging cyber risks. The biggest question insurers are policyholders seem to be confronting is: who pays when a vulnerability exposes thousands of organisations to the same threat?
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has a surprising chemical link to icy worlds beyond Neptune? What James Webb discovered and what it reveals about planets around other stars
A comet from another star system is giving scientists a fresh look at how planets form. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope found chemical similarities between interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and some icy objects beyond Neptune. The finding may help researchers understand whether distant planetary systems share similar building blocks, even when they formed around different stars.
Indian patch patrol sets out to resolve PHP risk
Two critical security flaws in PHP, the programming language underpinning an estimated 70% of the internet, have triggered emergency cybersecurity measures in India. Banks are auditing applications and preparing backups, while the government is patching official websites. Razorpay has deployed AI-led vulnerability detection and warned merchants about potential breaches.
Remember, for every Gulliver there are many Lilliputians
Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels, presents themes of survivorship bias and the importance of acknowledging failures. Survivorship bias can impact our understanding of success and lead to misconceptions about achievement. The adventures of Lemuel Gulliver reflect this bias through his survival amidst numerous dangers while ignoring the silent stories of those who did not survive. This concept has historical implications, influencing how we interpret data and events today.
SSC JE 2026 exam city intimation slip released at ssc.gov.in: Direct link to check exam city, admit card date & October 27 deadline
SSC JE 2026 exam city intimation slip: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the exam city intimation details for Junior Engineer (JE) 2026 Paper 1 at ssc.gov.in. The examination is scheduled for November 2 to 6, while the admit card is expected two to three days before each candidate's exam. Candidates using their own scribe or seeking eligible subject preference changes must complete the required process by October 27, 2026.
Arjun Prajapati: This 5-year-old with Vadodara roots started reading before turning 2, has an IQ of 141, ranks in the top 2% and has read 3,000 books
Five-year-old Arjun Prajapati has drawn attention for his exceptional learning abilities, scoring 141 on an IQ test and qualifying for Mensa International and Intertel at the age of four. He reportedly began reading independently at 18 months and has explored more than 3,000 books on subjects including mathematics, astronomy, genetics and human physiology. Despite his advanced interests, his parents want him to learn at his own pace and enjoy his childhood without academic pressure.
Lulu Group loses Rs 1.64 crore in email fraud: How impersonators used Italian company’s identity to cheat retail giant
Lulu Group email fraud: Kochi City Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into an alleged email impersonation fraud in which unidentified persons posing as representatives of an Italian company cheated Lulu Group of around Rs 1.64 crore. According to the FIR, the fraudsters sent fake invoices and bank details for gaming equipment payments, prompting the group to transfer 150,500 euros to accounts provided by them.
He is first Indian scientist to win Oskar Klein Medal: Meet physicist Ashoke Sen, who found new ways to understand black holes, gravity & string theory
Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has become the first Indian to receive the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for his pioneering contributions to string theory, black-hole physics and quantum gravity. The ICTS-TIFR professor delivered the memorial lecture, ‘Gravity from strings and strings from gravity’, in Stockholm on October 22. Sen has also received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and the 2012 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.
PHP security vulnerabilities: Indian govt rushes to fix official websites, banks audit apps
Banks have begun auditing applications for weaknesses, taking some non-critical services offline and preparing backups to divert traffic if parts of their websites or mobile applications experience downtime, according to executives.
Man uses ChatGPT to find jobs matching his salary expectations, experience and location
A socail media user has revealed how he uses ChatGPT to find 10 to 15 job openings daily and tailor resumes to individual positions. He said the approach has led to a significant increase in phone-screen calls and initial interviews compared with his previous job applications. By incorporating Harvard's resume-writing guide and Google's XYZ bullet format, he uses AI to create resumes with achievement-focused points he can defend during interviews.
Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secrets
The discovery of the star S301 near Sagittarius A* offers unique insights into black hole properties. S301 travels at remarkable speeds, completing an orbit in just 8.7 years. Its proximity allows researchers to study the effects of black hole spin on space-time. Astronomers anticipate further observations to enhance understanding of these phenomena. S301 serves as a natural laboratory for examining gravity under extreme conditions around supermassive black holes.
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
Heat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent heat storms have been identified as a new classification, representing larger and more persistent heat events. The intensity of these heat storms has worsened due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Associated weather patterns have significantly disrupted ecosystems and agriculture worldwide.
‘Get me a job, take my salary’: Bengaluru graduate’s unusual offer sparks debate
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Astronomers detect mysterious signal in empty space twice, leaving James Webb Telescope scientists searching for answers
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope noticed a bright signal in the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. This mysterious signal was seen twice, yet no visible source was detected during earlier observations. Various theories about the origin of the signal have been considered, but none have been confirmed. Further observations are needed to understand the nature of this unusual phenomenon.
‘Russian diesel won’t help US, it shows double standards on India’: Margarita M. Balmaceda, Professor at Seton Hall University
Margarita M. Balmaceda examines the hidden dynamics of energy dependency between Russia and other nations. The discussion highlights Russia's role as a 'Trojan horse' in energy politics. Recent diesel deals between the US and Russia may have limited short-term benefits for American consumers. Additionally, the implications of these deals could adversely impact Ukraine's situation. This situation reflects a troubling double standard in international energy relations.
Now you have a safe flight, dear reader: We live in turbulent times - if it's just turbulence, thank your lucky stars
A humorous yet unsettling take on the anxieties of air travel. A passenger’s brief attempt to learn how to fly a plane and then the chilling survival story depicted in the film Odna. Reflecting on a real-life mid-air collision, a frightening personal flight experience and Stephen King’s thoughts on flying.
Australian student built a $10 million cable business - why she sold it and launched The Content Folk
Nicole Kersh launched 4Cabling from her parents’ garage in 2004. The venture flourished, amassing $10 million in revenue before its sale in July 2014. Kersh later recognized another content gap for small businesses, prompting her to create The Content Folk, which specializes in structured content solutions.
What are 'ghost particles' that pass through your body every second? Francis Halzen wins Physics Nobel for catching them in South Pole ice
Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. This observatory detects high-energy neutrinos originating from extreme cosmic events beyond our Solar System. The project has provided vital information about cosmic rays and potential sources of these ghost particles. Halzen's research has led to several significant discoveries since the observatory's completion in 2010.
From Black Clover Season 2 to Dragon Ball Super Beerus Arc: List of animes releasing in October, November and December 2026
Get ready for the Fall 2026 anime season, which brings a delightful mix of beloved series and exciting new entries. Fans can anticipate the return of Black Clover Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, alongside newcomers Overgeared and Firefly Wedding. From October to December, there’ll be a fantastic variety of options, ensuring that anime lovers have something exhilarating to watch as this season unfolds.
Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy
Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is severely impacted by Russian airstrikes disrupting economic activities. The city's largest employer has halted operations, contributing to a dire financial situation. Ukraine faces a significant budget crisis requiring $56 billion for this year to address military and economic needs. Delayed foreign aid adds to the challenges in funding essential services and defense spending.
AI can pick the fund, but can it stop you from selling at the bottom?
The software can analyse thousands of funds and figure out that the three or four you are researching have almost identical portfolios. However, the investor’s real challenge lies in the middle stage. Choosing a good fund is the easy part because there are actually a lot of good funds and distinguishing the good from the bad is not black magic, nor is it guesswork.
Will Smith in 2015 bought a Hawaiian compound with two lava rock fireplaces that originally belonged basketball legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar for $10 million. In 2017, they sold it for $2 million profit
In 2015, Will Smith acquired a stunning property in Hawaii, previously owned by NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This beautiful estate, with its three bedrooms and guesthouse, was sold in 2017 for a handsome profit. Its luxurious amenities include a swimming pool, tennis court, and direct access to Secret Beach, complemented by scenic hiking trails and orchards that provide stunning ocean views across the property.
The strange 2% rule: Why black holes suddenly switch on their powerful jets
A new study reveals black holes become predictable when feeding. Jets emerge when accretion rates fall to two percent of the Eddington limit. This threshold applies to black holes of vastly different sizes. Tidal disruption events offer a rare view of this process. Future observations may predict when these powerful jets will appear.
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