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World War II still has lessons for today’s wars
World War II offers four lessons for modern warfare: technology can rapidly transform battlefields, strong leadership requires strategic judgement, industrial capacity is vital to military strength, and war carries a heavy human cost. As conflicts in Iran and Ukraine reshape warfare, the US must invest in AI, defence production and shipbuilding while remaining united behind its military personnel.
Amazon Prime Refund: $3 million for customers after lawsuit alleges company made subscription cancellations complicated; also pledges $1.5 million for consumer protection
Amazon Prime Refund: Amazon has agreed to pay $3 million to eligible Prime customers in Arizona to settle allegations that its six-step membership cancellation process made it difficult for subscribers to end their memberships. The company will also contribute $1.5 million towards consumer protection, pay $1.5 million in legal expenses and donate $1 million to food charities. Amazon has denied wrongdoing.
Farmer's son from small Tamil Nadu village builds Rs 1.5-crore software business after quitting nine-year Chennai IT career & starting with just two laptops
Eswaran Arumugam started his software company, Yaa Creations, in Tamil Nadu with Rs 1 lakh borrowed from his brother and just two laptops. After facing financial difficulties, Covid-19 disruptions and Rs 5 lakh in debt, he gradually expanded the business. Based in Rasipuram, Namakkal, the company now has 26 employees, clients across seven countries and undertook projects worth Rs 1.5 crore in 2025, as per a YourStory report.
Electronics Inc runs ops update to build AI infra
India’s electronics manufacturers are moving into AI data centre infrastructure, targeting optical transceivers, advanced packaging and specialised cooling systems. Dixon Technologies, Samsung, LG, Blue Star and PG Electroplast are exploring production opportunities as global demand rises. The shift could attract investment, improve margins and strengthen India’s position as an export hub.
Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood with ‘Ebenezer’, Penelope Cruz reunion in ‘Day Drinker’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ comeback talks - why he’s grabbing headlines
Johnny Depp is returning to a major studio film as Ebenezer Scrooge in Paramount’s upcoming Christmas adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” He is also set to reunite with Penelope Cruz in “Day Drinker,” while renewed discussions about a possible “Pirates of the Caribbean” return have brought fresh attention to his Hollywood comeback.
Indira had tears in eyes while watching Operation Blue Star aftermath footage: Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi shares insights from her memoir on her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi's feelings during Operation Blue Star. Indira was deeply affected by the violence and loss of life resulting from the siege at the Golden Temple. Despite her attempts to negotiate, Indira ordered military action when faced with an impending declaration of Khalistan. The operation resulted in considerable destruction and angered the Sikh community, leading to significant challenges for Indira.
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Stargate SG-1: How to watch the original Stargate movie online for free? Here's new collectible item and its release window
Stargate SG-1 will return in December 2026 with a new collectible item from Master Replicas. The Horus Guard Helmet Desktop Replica is a polyresin collectible based on the Jaffa warriors’ helmets from the science-fiction franchise. The Horus Guard Helmet Desktop Replica has a falcon design, golden headpiece and display stand. In the meantime, you can watch the original Stargate movie for free on Pluto TV.
ShareChat hires creative directors as AI cuts microdrama costs by 40%: CTO Nitin Jain
Nitin Jain told the Economic Times Digital that AI has lowered the barrier to entry for creators, while the company's engineers now supervise AI-written code instead of writing it by hand.
The next problem to solve: When money arrives, what can merchants do in the meantime?
At GFF 2026, PRISM founder Ritesh Agarwal and Adyen’s Chief Commercial Officer Roelant Prins discussed why, for merchants such as small hotel owners, how quickly money arrives now matters as much as whether a payment is accepted, and why AI is changing back offices faster than it is changing how people buy.
Comedian-actor Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for rape, sexual assaults; judge calls him 'sexual predator'
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. He was found guilty by a jury after a trial involving multiple women. The judge criticized Brand for his disregard for women and described him as a sexual predator. Despite his denials, the court found substantial evidence against him.
Samvat 2083 stock picks: 10 ideas from India’s top brokerages for the next Diwali
Brokerages have identified 10 stocks across banking, defence, hospitality, quick commerce, consumption and manufacturing for Samvat 2083. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharat Electronics, Indian Hotels, Adani Ports and Eternal feature among their picks, backed by earnings visibility, strong balance sheets and structural growth opportunities. Their target prices suggest further upside potential.
Group health insurance claims: 5 common claim deductions and disputes employees should know about
Most group plans cover pre-existing diseases from day one, and individual employees are not medically underwritten. Barring a few exceptions, disputes are rarely about whether a claim is admissible. They are mostly about deductions.
White dwarf WD J1328-1450 has a double debris disc; one ring may be hiding a Pluto-sized survivor
Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf named WD J1328-1450, located 1,600 light-years away, has two separate rings of gaseous planetary debris. Unusual signals detected around the star suggest that two planetary bodies may be maintaining the rings, with the outer object potentially reaching Pluto-like or even Moon-like dimensions. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into what planetary systems may look like after their stars die.
Who are Sassie Duggleby and Andrew Duggleby? Houston couple behind America's first rotating detonation rocket engine raised $91 million; what is their Mach 4 jet dream?
Venus Aerospace was founded in 2020 by husband-and-wife team Sassie Duggleby and Andrew Duggleby. They established the company with an ambitious idea. It was to develop a new propulsion system that could make extremely fast passenger aircraft commercially viable. They spent several years working on the technical challenge on making the engine withstand the extreme heat generated by rotating detonation.
China, Hong Kong stocks fall as US tech rout sparks AI bubble fears
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks took a hit as American tech shares slumped overnight, fueling worries about the durability of the artificial intelligence surge. This uncertainty cast a shadow over investor confidence across Asia. Nevertheless, the Chinese mainland market saw some recovery driven by bargain hunters supported by government measures, though analysts caution that tech stocks in China are still at risk from global market changes.
Indian scientists discover cosmic secret hiding 4,892 light years away; what was thought to be one star cluster turns out to be two
UBC 63 star cluster: A team led by Indian astronomers has found that UBC 63, located around 4,892 light years from Earth, consists of two distinct star clusters rather than one. Using data from the Gaia mission, researchers discovered that the clusters passed within 23 light years of each other around six million years ago and are now moving apart.
NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions
NASA's Swift Observatory has reentered Earth's atmosphere after more than two decades of effective research. Its mission, which began in 2004, far exceeded initial expectations by lasting 11 times longer than planned. A recent attempt to boost its orbit failed due to complications with a private rescue mission. Meanwhile, NASA is exploring options to save the Hubble Space Telescope, set to fall in the mid-2030s.
Ramayana star Yash has six-pack abs at 40. One common desi food in his diet can help you lose weight and prevent age-related muscle loss
KGF star Yash, who will soon be seen in the epic Ramayana as Ravana, is known not just for his intense presence but also for being at peak fitness at 40. He eats a diet high in protein and low in calories that enables him to build muscles and stay fit.
In 1990, New Jersey placed five retired subway cars in a reef about 70 feet underwater; a decade later, they still provided three-dimensional structure
In an innovative move, decommissioned subway cars were submerged off the Jersey Shore, transforming them into artificial reefs. These underwater habitats not only shelter marine life but also enhance biodiversity in the region. Research shows that fish and invertebrates flock to these structures shortly after their installation. However, concerns have emerged regarding potential sinking and contamination, highlighting the complexities of turning waste into environmental assets.
Voyager 1 lost? Where is NASA's spacecraft right now, and how long will it last?
As NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 traverse the vast reaches of interstellar space, they confront various power and communication obstacles. Recently, Voyager 1 encountered a setback, losing contact momentarily when its fault protection system triggered due to inactive thrusters. Thankfully, engineers swiftly restored communication and introduced power-saving strategies to prolong the mission.
NPS rule changes from December 1, 2026: PFRDA clarifies how NPS schemes should be named and displayed on PoP platforms
PFRDA has updated its framework governing the classification and presentation of schemes under the National Pension System. The changes will come into effect on December 1, 2026, clarifying scheme naming and display rules.
US Midterm Elections 2026: Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection, defeating Rep. Mike Collins to hold a key Democratic seat
Jon Ossoff successfully secured a second Senate term by defeating Mike Collins in Georgia's recent election. Ossoff campaigned vigorously against Trump's influence and his policies during the election cycle. The senator raised substantial funds, surpassing $100 million, in support of his campaign efforts. His aggressive criticism of Collins highlighted issues of racism and extremism. Ossoff’s victory signals a continuing Democratic presence in a state that has trended increasingly blue.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has 13 times more deuterium than a famous Solar System comet, hinting at its 7-billion-year-old origins before Sun was born
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may have formed more than 7 billion years before our Sun was born. A new study using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered unusual chemical clues that could reveal the comet's ancient origins and the conditions in which it formed. Its deuterium-to-hydrogen ratio was also 13 times higher than that of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS: 3I/ATLAS may have come from a star system older than our sun, James Webb Telescope observations suggest
Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope have unveiled intriguing chemical signatures surrounding the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. This comet likely originated in a stellar nursery billions of years prior to the Sun's birth. Its significant methane presence hints at a primordial formation, coupled with low metallicity and high cosmic ray exposure. The uncommon water-ice grains shed light on the icy building blocks of other star systems.
Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defenses after Binance heist
Crypto exchanges are strengthening defenses and promoting information-sharing after Binance's major $6.3 billion hack. Coinbase adjusted its systems for storing cryptocurrency keys while Kraken monitored incidents to enhance security. Analysts noted that the attack, linked to North Korea, revealed vulnerabilities within the crypto industry. Companies are planning more employee training to combat social engineering tactics used in such hacks.
Pentagon investigates suspected cyberattacks: Did hackers trigger freezer failures at US military bases and put food supplies at risk?
The Pentagon is investigating whether hackers caused refrigeration failures at US military stores in August, spoiling food across at least six bases. Similar incidents hit hundreds of French supermarkets in October. Investigators are examining possible links, including refrigeration control systems and reported software vulnerabilities. However, officials haven't confirmed a cyberattack or established whether the US and French cases share a cause.
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.
Three planets survived where they should have vanished: What does it mean for Earth and what did the Chinese scientists discover?
Three distant planetary systems are challenging expectations about what happens when stars grow old. The mystery offers a fresh way to examine planetary survival, including questions about Earth.
Blue Star strengthens leadership as Q2 revenue jumps 21%, margins tighten
Blue Star Ltd appointed Nithianand S and Senthil Thangam as key management personnel effective November 1, 2026. The company reported a 21% rise in consolidated revenue for the September quarter, indicating strong financial health. However, profitability remains under pressure due to rising material costs and a recent inability to pass these costs to customers. A focus on procurement savings and operational efficiencies is crucial for improving profitability.
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