entertainment Sunil Pal sharply criticized Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan regarding the film industry's standards. Pal pointed out that 'Hanuman Ansh', made for only Rs 2 crore, earned Rs 500 crore. Conversely, he stated that a Rs 500 crore film isn't making even Rs 50 crore. He also called the reality show 'Bigg Boss' a 'gutter show' that needs to stop. Pal asserted that audiences build up actors, not the stars themselves.
business Nike cofounder Phil Knight and his wife Penny have gifted a massive $1 billion to the University of Oregon. This significant donation, revealed during an unscheduled call, is earmarked for establishing a new engineering college at the institution. This pledge follows previous large contributions, such as a $2 billion gift to OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute in 2025. University President Karl Scholz called the gift an endorsement of higher education's ability to foster innovation. The donation arrives as US university funding faces ongoing uncertainty from federal cuts. 💰
india Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has openly supported the Election Commission of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. This support comes amidst ongoing political pressure regarding Gyanesh Kumar's potential impeachment proceedings. The controversy has been in the news for several weeks, drawing attention from various political parties across the nation. Sarma's stance signals a potential political alignment in the current high-stakes electoral environment. The situation is expected to continue evolving as the impeachment process moves forward.
tech Leaked info suggests the Samsung Galaxy S27 could cost more than expected because of rising memory prices. The phones are expected to use Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC and UFS 5.1 storage. A Counterpoint report states memory now accounts for 20% or more of flagship smartphone costs. Buyers might want to consider last year's models before prices climb even further. This memory crisis is affecting phones across multiple brands globally. 💸
india The Supreme Court heard a major dispute over Cauvery water on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Tamil Nadu alleged a 20 TMC water deficit from Karnataka, which claims its districts face a terrible drought. Karnataka reported realizing 112.729 TMC between June 1 and September 9, while Tamil Nadu is entitled to 97.408 TMC. Both states agreed the water issue is very sensitive, leading the court to ask Karnataka for a formal response. The next hearing is set for October 12, with both sides presenting their arguments. 💧
india Tamil Nadu alleged a 20 TMC water deficit from the Cauvery river in the Supreme Court on September 24, 2026. Karnataka argued it faces a terrible drought situation while fulfilling its duties as the upper riparian state. Karnataka had realized 112.729 TMC, but Tamil Nadu claimed a shortfall of 20.969 TMC against its entitled 59.191 TMC. The court gave Karnataka one week to file its formal response to the dispute. The next hearing regarding this sensitive issue is scheduled for October 12. 💧
world Iran has threatened regional airports with retaliation if they enforce new US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines. This warning was issued by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in response to US restrictions. The US expanded sanctions to 27 Iranian airlines, alongside warnings to service providers. This escalation follows the US-Israel war on Iran which began on February 28th. Iran's threat aims to deter countries from participating in Washington's economic pressure campaign. ✈️
tech Vivo X500 Pro Max is up against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in a flagship showdown. The comparison features both phones, with Vivo priced at around $1,000 and Samsung at about $1,300. Vivo boasts an 8,000mAh battery and 144Hz display, while Samsung offers S Pen and DeX. Vivo wins on hardware value, but Samsung edges out in productivity ecosystem and software support. 🔋
science A worst-case scenario Yellowstone supervolcano eruption would cause a civilization-scale disaster across North America. The massive ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and infrastructure failures would severely disrupt life in the region. Volcanic aerosols would also cool the global climate, leading to decades of food shortages and economic chaos. However, ecosystems and agriculture are expected to gradually recover, allowing humanity to persist. Scientists are closely monitoring subtle seismic activity as a cautionary thought experiment.
tech A platform is defined as a collaboration system, not just infrastructure, according to Marcy Paramonova and Stéphane Cusin. This was discussed during their talk at KubeCon & CloudNativeCon Europe. The teams implemented open support sessions and super user awards starting around that time to boost adoption. This structural approach fosters an engineering mindset by promoting shared standards and self-service. Ultimately, designing these systems allows the desired culture to naturally emerge within the organization.
india A section of IIT-Bombay faculty is questioning the due process followed regarding the alleged exam malpractice of Sahil Wakode. This occurred at IIT-Bombay in Mumbai, following his tragic death by suicide last week. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes visited on September 24, 2026, to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. Concerns are being raised about procedural lapses, such as not issuing a fresh answer sheet after the alleged malpractice. Currently, a 10-member committee is investigating, and the Mumbai Police are set to question Professor Doolla.
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