Is this the real image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS? A viral post claims Japan’s space agency captured it |

A mysterious image circulating online has renewed worldwide fascination with the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the universe’s rarest celestial visitors. The image, allegedly released by Japan’s space agency, is said to show the most realistic depiction of the comet so far, based on imaging and spectral data. Although its authenticity has not been confirmed…

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Anurag Kashyap recalls how Boney Kapoor once offered to buy him a flat in Mumbai after Satya, ‘Just point to any building from Bandra to Juhu’ |

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who carved a niche for himself in Indian cinema with cult classics like Gangs of Wasseypur and Black Friday, recently looked back on the early phase of his career — a time filled with both promise and setbacks. While his directorial debut Paanch (2003) never saw a theatrical release due to censorship…

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New gene-editing therapy may lower cholesterol permanently, study finds |

A new experimental gene-editing treatment may one day offer a long-lasting solution for people with dangerously high cholesterol, potentially replacing the need for daily medication, according to early clinical trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine.The therapy uses CRISPR-Cas9 technology to disable a gene called ANGPTL3, which plays a key role in…

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Why is the Moon slowly moving away from Earth every year and what does it reveal about our planet’s future |

For billions of years, the Moon has been Earth’s steadfast companion, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s tilt, and shaping the evolution of life. Yet precise laser measurements reveal an astonishing truth: the Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 centimetres each year. This seemingly minor movement is, in fact, a window into the…

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Shutdown strain: US economy reels under layoffs and lost pay; food banks, small firms struggle to cope

Washington’s economy is facing deepening distress as the longest-ever US government shutdown, mass layoffs of federal workers, and cuts to food assistance converge to hit households and small businesses across the capital region, AP reported.The Capital Area Food Bank, which supports more than 400 pantries and aid organisations across the District of Columbia, northern Virginia,…

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Richa Ghosh awarded 1 lakh per run scored in Women’s World Cup final; Sourav Ganguly backs her as future India captain | Cricket News

India’s Richa Ghosh (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Bengal’s first World Cup-winning cricketer Richa Ghosh received multiple honors at Eden Gardens on Saturday. The ceremony brought together cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Jhulan Goswami, and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Siliguri received the Banga Bhushan award and was appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police. The West Bengal…

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