Thousands of Indian tech professionals across the globe are grappling with uncertainty after the Trump administration announced a sweeping change to the United States’ H-1B visa program. Starting September 21, foreign workers on H-1B visas will face a staggering $100,000 annual fee, a move that has sent shockwaves through the Indian diaspora in America and…
When it comes to wealth measured in gold, Indian women stand unmatched. According to recent estimates, women in India collectively own about 24,000–25,000 tonnes of gold, which amounts to roughly 11% of all the gold ever mined in the world. To put that in perspective, this figure is larger than the combined official gold reserves…
Nearly half of all gold ever mined on Earth came from one extraordinary place—the Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa. Since its discovery in 1886, this goldfield has not only shaped the mining industry but also transformed an entire region, creating lasting economic, social, and political ripples across the African continent. The Witwatersrand, often called “the…
Steam locomotives, once the symbol of the Industrial Revolution, have largely disappeared from daily use across the globe. Yet, in 2025, they remain a living part of everyday transport in just two regions: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Tuzla area and parts of North Korea. These iron giants, some dating back to World War II, continue to…
India witnessed a dramatic turn of events at the men’s javelin throw finals of the World Championships on Thursday as defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured one of the toughest outings of his glittering career, finishing a disappointing eighth. In stark contrast, debutant Sachin Yadav produced the performance of his life, notching a personal best to…
Bihar commands the largest share of Gen Z residents among all Indian states and union territories — 32.5% of its population belongs to Generation Z, according to fresh data from India In Pixels. That’s higher than any other region in the country, marking Bihar as home to the most youth in the 1997–2012 birth cohort….
When most people think of Albert Einstein, images of the wild-haired physicist who revolutionized modern science with his theory of relativity come to mind. Yet, one of the most fascinating and lesser-known chapters of his life goes beyond physics and into world politics. In 1952, Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel following the…
British engineering giant Rolls-Royce has officially opened its largest-ever Global Capability and Innovation Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, marking a milestone in its global footprint. Situated at Manyata Embassy Business Park, the 700-seat facility was inaugurated by Karnataka’s Industries & Infrastructure Minister M.B. Patil on September 17, 2025 The Economic Times+2Deccan Herald+2. This sprawling centre is…
Arm’s newly inaugurated design centre in Bengaluru will focus on creating the world’s most advanced 2 nanometre (2 nm) chips, aimed at powering AI servers, drones and mobile devices, the company and India’s Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed during the launch on September 16, 2025 Hindustan Times+2The Tribune+2. During the inauguration,…
OpenAI has confirmed plans to roll out new safety features in ChatGPT that include estimating users’ ages from their behavior—and, in some cases, requesting ID verification. These changes aim to take stronger measures to shield minors from potentially harmful content and mental health risks.Business Insider+2The Guardian+2 Age-Prediction by AI: How It Works Rather than relying…