🗳️ Farmer's daughter Riya Chhawdi wins DUSU Secretary post

Riya Chhawdi has been elected as the DUSU Secretary after contesting on the ABVP panel. She hails from Modband village in Badarpur, Delhi, and is currently studying at Sri Aurobindo College, University of Delhi. The election results declared on Saturday saw ABVP secure three of the four central posts, with Chhawdi winning with 21,650 votes. Her campaign focused on women’s safety and improving student accommodation facilities. She will now take charge as a newly elected student representative for the 2026-27 term.

🔬 Why blond hair darkens as kids grow up

Some children's blonde hair naturally darkens as they age, which is most visible during puberty. This change involves the interaction of heredity, pigment cells, and hormonal shifts within the hair follicles. The darkening is often seen around the ages of 10 to 13 years old. Hormonal changes like estrogens and androgens might stimulate more eumelanin production in these kids. Scientists are still figuring out the exact genes controlling this darkening process.

🎾 Tennis player Yash Dabas becomes new DUSU President

Yash Dabas, an ABVP candidate, has been elected the new President of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) for the 2026-27 session. He secured 24,576 votes, defeating NSUI candidate Vijay Meena in a tight race across Delhi University. Dabas, who was a tennis player representing the University of Delhi, focused his campaign on student safety and accommodation issues. This victory comes after DUSU polls were held on Friday with a 40.46% turnout among over 1.51 lakh eligible voters. He will now lead the student body, promising action on campus safety following recent tragedies. 🎾

🧐 Extra Vitamin D Might Not Be Worth It

Vitamin D is crucial for health, as a lack of it causes rickets, a bone softening disease. Interest in supplements rises as sunlight fades around the autumn equinox on September 23rd. While some theories suggested cancer or heart benefits, three major trials found no detectable advantages in thousands of people. A 2022 editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed no effect on cancer or heart health. Therefore, only those with specific risk factors should consider supplements, while others can skip them. 🧐

🏝️ Mauritius has natural seven-colored sand dunes

A strange patch of dirt with seven distinct colors was found in the Chamarel village of Mauritius. This unique feature is a result of a geological reaction on the volcanic island. Over millennia, tropical weather broke down basalt rock, leaving iron and aluminum behind. These heavy metals naturally repel each other, keeping the stripes sharp even when mixed. The packed particles also make the dunes surprisingly resistant to heavy tropical rain.

🌍 Lost Continent Gondwana Fragments Found

An international team, led by Chinese scientists, discovered fragments of the ancient land mass Gondwana buried under modern continents. This research, published in Science Advances, suggests Gondwana was significantly larger than previously understood. The study indicates that geological activity related to Gondwana helped trigger the Cambrian explosion. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Curtin University, and Zhejiang Lab conducted the work. Future research will likely build on these findings about Earth's early crust.

🤖 AI speed debate heats up: Dario vs Jensen

Dario Amodei has publicly suggested that the rapid advancement of AI needs to be slowed down for safety reasons. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, maintains that the industry should continue accelerating at full speed. This differing view surfaced amidst intense global investment in AI technology. Amodei's concerns center around the current pace of development and potential risks. The industry is now at a critical juncture regarding its future trajectory. 🤖

🎨 Yellow Metaphor: Poetic exploration of life's fragility

Jiban Narah’s Assamese lyrics collection, The Yellow Metaphor, has been translated into English by Anindita Kar. This work captures the poet’s vision rooted in Assam’s riparian landscape and collective memory. The anthology compiles major lyrics from 1990 to 2023, revealing his craft's evolution. The central yellow metaphor probes life, culture, ecology, and politics deeply. Narah skillfully blends indigenous experience with modern aesthetics in his poetry.

🚀 AI will spark new industries in five years

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran noted that AI will generate countless unforeseen developments. He stated this while speaking at the SAI University convocation near Chennai on Saturday. He predicted new industries will emerge within the next five years, positioning India strongly for economic growth. Chandrasekaran urged the youth to continuously learn and use social media wisely for their advantage. He also advised students to treat life like a marathon, focusing on self-improvement rather than just winning.

🫡 Haryana girl breaks barriers as Navy officer becomes President's ADC

Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki became the first woman officer from India’s Army, Navy, or Air Force to serve as Aide-de-Camp to the President of India. This historic appointment took place on May 9, 2025, with her tenure expected to last between two and three years. Solanki joined the Indian Navy in 2012 after competing in district-level sports in Haryana. The role involves closely coordinating the President's official engagements and accompanying her during state functions. Her success signals a broader, evolving shift in the Indian Armed Forces regarding women's roles. 🫡

😟 Nandigram candidate in custody before election

Congress's Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan has been sent to judicial custody until October 3. This occurred in Haldia Subdivisional Court, following his arrest linked to 2007 land acquisition movement cases. The police cited four pending warrants involving allegations like rioting and murder, and he faces the October 6 election. Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP government of reviving old cases right after her faction offered support to the INDIA alliance. Pradhan's lawyers might appeal to a higher court to gain more time before campaigning ends. 😟