False alarm on American Airlines flight after pilots thought someone was trying to break into the cockpit
The flight was operated by SkyWest, which flies regional routes for American and other airlines. File image used for representation only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Pilots aboard a commercial jet mistakenly thought someone was trying to breach the cockpit on Monday (October 20, 2025), leading the flight to return to the Omaha airport less than... Read More
Ecuador says no evidence to detain survivor of U.S. strike on suspected drug vessel
Ecuador’s prosecutor’s office said on Monday (October 20, 2025) it would not detain the Ecuadorean survivor of a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. The man, rescued by U.S. forces after the strike, arrived in Ecuador on Saturday (October 18, 2025) and was released after the prosecutor’s office said there... Read More
Red Wood Montessori opens new campus in city to nurture children into self-education
Following the Montessori philosophy, the classes are of mixed ages, allowing children to learn from their peers. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Children giggle and shout as they enter the new Redwood Montessori campus, tucked away amid the busy lanes of Cenotaph Road. “This is our biggest campus yet. It’s very important for us to... Read More
Better future for India in medicine means embracing immunology today
Immunology has increasingly taken centerstage in modern biomedicine, powerfully capturing the popular imagination. From revolutionising vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic to yielding profound insights into autoimmune disorders and cancer treatment, immunological research now drives biomedical innovation more significantly than ever. The recent pandemic revealed immunology not as an esoteric branch of science but as... Read More
When strength erodes: what you need to know about osteoporosis
Twenty minutes of safe midday sun on forearms and face, brisk walking in a nearby park, climbing steps, or doing surya namaskar deliver Vitamin D and weight-bearing stimulus that tells bones to stay strong. File photograph used for representational purposes only Strong bones rarely make headlines, yet without them the simplest daily acts would be... Read More
What is the latest offering by OpenAI which has caused much outrage? | Explained
On October 14, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X about ChatGPT allowing erotica for verified adults from December. After the post garnered over 15 million views and triggered reactions ranging from enthusiasm and curiosity to disgust and rage, Mr. Altman issued a clarification two days later, addressing concerns about child safety and ChatGPT users... Read More
Know your English | What does ‘acting up’ mean?
For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “Is something wrong with Saurabh? He just shouted at me for no reason.”
“You must excuse the poor chap. He just came to know he hasn’t been promoted.”
“Really? That’s sad! The fact he hasn’t been promoted in over five years must be eating away at him.... Read More
Why emergency care needs to be prioritised
Ambulances, in various forms, have existed since mankind indulged in war. The instinct to save lives, to reach a healer in time, is as old as civilisation itself. Modern ambulances, however, are a product of the industrial revolution, shaped by better automobiles and advances in medicine, especially trauma care. The two World Wars, as well... Read More
Two YouTube channels booked under PoCSO Act for indecent content involving minors
A case has been registered by the Cyber Crime Police, Hyderabad, against two YouTube channels for creating and posting indecent content featuring minors. Officials said that the videos amounted to child exploitation and violated the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar issued a stern warning... Read More
Small traders, hawkers in Tiruchi heave a sigh of relief as shoppers return on festival eve
Shoppers were back on N.S.B. Road as rains subsided in Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Tiruchi is a favourite destination with seasonal traders during the Deepavali season. There has been a rush of seasonal retail traders in the city selling readymade garments and clothes. These traders have set up temporary shops on NSB Road, Big Bazaar... Read More





