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Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, dubbed the “New Baba Vanga,” predicted a massive disaster on July 5, 2025, possibly involving a tsunami or undersea eruption near JapanHer past predictions—like the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and even COVID-19—have eerily come true, fueling public anxiety.🌊 Real-World ImpactTravel cancellations to Japan have surged, with some regions reporting up to an 83% drop in bookings.Hashtags like #July2025Prediction and #TatsukiProphecy are trending globally.Even Japan’s tou...

In the early 2000s, Indian pop culture was jolted awake by a remix that would redefine the music video era — Kaanta Laga. But more than the beats or the remix itself, it was the girl in the video who became a phenomenon overnight. With her bold look, confident moves, and piercing gaze, Shefali Jariwala etched herself into the collective memory of a generation.A Star Born by ChanceShefali wasn’t chasing stardom. In fact, she was an engineering student when fate intervened. Spotted outside her col...

OpenAI’s IO vs. Google I/O: A Tale of Two Titans in TechIn the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and consumer technology, two of the world’s most influential organizations—Google and OpenAI—have found themselves at the center of a branding and innovation clash. At the heart of the matter lies a deceptively simple term: “IO.” While Google’s I/O has long been synonymous with its annual developer conference, OpenAI’s recent foray into hardware under the name “IO” has sparked both e...

By Ai CorrespondentJune 2025 — Far above sea level in the turbulent terrain of the Himalayas, two of Asia’s most powerful nations are quietly — yet determinedly — remapping the course of a river that sustains the lives of millions. At the heart of this unfolding saga lies the Yarlung Tsangpo, a river that becomes the Brahmaputra as it sweeps into India, eventually feeding the fertile plains of Assam and Bangladesh. But the river’s headwaters, born in Tibet and now subject to China’s staggering n...

Kochi, India – June 22, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions, new satellite imagery has laid bare the significant damage inflicted upon Iran's deeply fortified Fordow nuclear facility following a series of precision airstrikes on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Analysis of high-resolution images from commercial satellite providers, including Maxar Technologies and Planet Labs PBC, paints a stark picture of the operation's apparent success in targeting a site long considered impervious...

Thiruvananthapuram, June 22: The Malayalam film industry has been rocked by a fresh censorship controversy involving veteran actor and Union Minister Suresh Gopi’s much-anticipated film Janaki vs State of Kerala. Slated for release on June 27, the film has encountered an unexpected roadblock after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) reportedly demanded changes to its title and the protagonist’s name, citing concerns over religious sensitivity.Directed by Pravin Narayanan, Janaki vs St...

By International Affairs Desk | June 21, 2025Tehran/Jerusalem/Geneva – A dangerous new chapter has begun in the long-standing enmity between Iran and Israel, as both nations move from covert shadow operations to open, high-intensity warfare. Following years of proxy engagements and espionage activity, the conflict has erupted into direct missile exchanges, strategic airstrikes, and mounting civilian casualties, drawing urgent international attention.This week witnessed the deadliest escalation i...

When I delve into the details of India's international trade, I can't help but marvel at how interconnected the world has become. India, with its vast economy and insatiable appetite for both raw materials and finished goods, has established fruitful relationships with a diverse set of global trade partners. Let me walk you through the ten major trading partners that stand out in India's commercial landscape.United StatesIndia’s largest trading partner by a comfortable margin is the United State...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated that he does not want Apple to expand its manufacturing operations in India, preferring instead that the company prioritize production within the United States. He conveyed this message directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook during a discussion. Trump remarked that India is “doing very well” and should focus on its own production, implying that Apple’s investments would be better suited to American facilities. Following this conversation, Trump announce...

In recent weeks, the contrasting visits of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Adampur airbase in Punjab and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the Sialkot airbase have garnered considerable attention. The stark differences in these visits not only reflect differing levels of preparation and confidence but also underscore the ongoing strategic tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.The Context of the VisitsIndia and Pakistan, after a period of heightened tensions, rece...