The 'cockroach' in the machine: How Gen Z is rattling South Asia's elites
- South Asia's leaders have long boasted about their demographic dividend. But the region's young people are turning it into a political reckoning..
I was laid off twice in 3 months while working as an immigrant in the US. I'm still in survival mode.
- Tanvi Pisal, a UX designer, made two cross-country moves in 2025 after two layoffs. She said it took a toll on her finances and mental health..
The legend of India's "breast tax" and the woman who defied it
- In the 19th-century Kingdom of Travancore, in what is now Kerala, India, every lower-caste person owed a poll tax starting around age 14. The tax on men was called talakkaram, "head tax," or meeshakkaram, "moustache tax." The tax on women was mulakkaram — "br….
Xiaomi va a lanzar el móvil que TODO el mundo quiere: baratísimo, con buena pantalla y batería para tres días
- Xiaomi está a punto de destrozar el mercado de los móviles de gama media. Lo va a hacer con su marca POCO el día 4 de agosto, momento en el que lanzará uno de los dispositivos con mejor relación calidad-precio de todo el 2026. Se enmarca como uno de esos móvi….
Haldia Petrochemicals' June fire was not caused by its naphtha pipeline, independent examiners say
- NEW DELHI, July 27 (Reuters) - Haldia Petrochemicals' (HPL) naphtha pipeline did not cause last month's fire near its plant in eastern India, according to an....
India's engineering exports rise 21% in June as China shipments jump 74%
- By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, July 27 (Reuters) - India's engineering goods exports rose 21% year-on-year in June to $11.48 billion, led by demand from China, th....
I was laid off twice in 3 months while working as an immigrant in the US. I'm still in survival mode.
- Tanvi Pisal, a UX designer, made two cross-country moves in 2025 after two layoffs. She said it took a toll on her finances and mental health..
Customer data from India's Bank of Baroda leaked online, source and researcher say
- By Gopika Gopakumar and Ashwin Manikandan MUMBAI, July 27 (Reuters) - Customer data from India's state-run Bank of Baroda, along with internal documents, has....
Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms
- By Siddarth S and Johann M Cherian July 27 (Reuters) - Emerging economies already strained by the Middle East conflict face a new threat: a potentially power....
Oil prices sink 4% while Asian shares gain as Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars in Shanghai trading debut
- Shares were mostly higher Monday in Asia as oil prices slipped more than 4% after the U.S. and Iran refrained from fighting while discussing a possible resum....
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
- The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard..
Durante siglos, los marineros de todo el mundo morían de escorbuto. Todos menos los vascos
- Un marinero del siglo XVI no temía tanto los naufragios —ni a las tormentas ni a los piratas— como sí temía a cierta enfermedad silenciosa. Acababa con las tripulaciones enteras, tardaba meses en matarte y la medicina de la época no sabía explicar. Las encías….
AI Video After Sora: 3 Updates You Should Make Before You Publish via @sejournal, @gregjarboe
- Before your next AI video goes live: Audit disclosure against YouTube's actual policy, produce below the ceiling, and name the human decision-maker. The post AI Video After Sora: 3 Updates You Should Make Before You Publish appeared first on Search Engine Jou….
OnePlus 16 design leak reveals what to expect from first flagship after US exit
- More OnePlus 16 details have apparently surfaced online, and it looks like there's good news if you liked the OnePlus 15 design..
Copyright Scammers Weaponized Meta’s Rights Manager with Backdating Exploit
- Scammers are allegedly exploiting a flaw in Facebook's 'Edit Post' feature to backdate stolen videos and hijack copyright claims through Meta's Rights Manager. This allows them to monetize content of other creators, while also hitting them with strikes. The p….
Un informe oculto sobre un incendio de 1613 destapa la corrupción monárquica en la gestión del bosque real de Leiría
- En 1613, dos incendios arrasaron el pinar más estratégico de Portugal. Documentos inéditos revelan cómo la gestión de la Corona, la corrupción de los contratistas y la negligencia de los guardas contribuyeron a que el incendio resultara devastador..
The 2027 Pirelli Calendar Will Feature an All-Indian Cast of Women
- The 2027 Pirelli Calendar features an all-Indian cast of women and celebrates the legacy of the country's most celebrated photographer Raghu Rai. [Read More].
Cómo afectará el bloqueo de región a los códigos de GTA 6 en PS5 y Xbox Series
- Desde el mes pasado ya es posible reservar GTA 6, ya sea en su versión para PS5 o Xbox Series X/S, aunque en cualquiera de las dos plataformas se distribuirá únicamente en digital, ya que la versión en formato físico no incluirá un disco y en su lugar tan sol….
Тигр растерзал человека
- В лесу Сатара Бхосале, Индия, тигр растерзал 55-летнего Ушту Порте. Об этом сообщает Times of India.
Невеста отменила свадьбу и в тот же вечер вышла замуж за другого
- В индийском штате Уттаракханд невеста отменила свадьбу с одним женихом из-за его пьяных родственников и тут же вышла замуж за другого. Об этом пишет The Times of India.
Sopa de tomate india al estilo railway, el plato que triunfaba en los trenes
- La sopa de tomate india, conocida como railway tomato soup, nació en los vagones comedor de los trenes indios en la época colonial británica. Los cocineros de las cantinas ferroviarias cogieron la sopa de tomate clásica europea y le metieron mano con las espe….
India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters
- An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers..
Sooryavanshi praised by Laxman after teen stars against Zimbabwe in T20
- After a difficult start to his international career in England, teen prodigy Sooryavanshi stepped up against Zimbabwe..
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
- The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power..
Poco M8 Power to debut next week with an 8,000mAh battery
- Recently, references to the Poco M8 Power were discovered in the latest HyperOS firmware, hinting at an imminent launch. Now, Poco India has officially revealed that the smartphone will debut next week. Poco has confirmed via a post on X that the Poco M8 Pow….
Global pricing for the Redmi Note 17 series leaks
- The Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro were launched in China earlier this month, and we recently heard the former would land in India on August 6. But of course the range is also headed to other markets, including Europe. Pricing in euros for the devices ha….
Rockstar clarifies which GTA 6 pre-order download codes are going to be region-locked, and how that is going to affect the game in your country
- When Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders initially went live a little over a month ago, a number of retailers posted conflicting messages about which countries and regions the controversial code-in-the-box download code is actually going to work. Read more.
Prime Video Inks Multi-Year Deal With CJ ENM Bringing More Than 100 Korean Shows To India
- Prime Video India has signed a multi-year deal with Korean studio CJ ENM through which a slate of 26 new titles will be rolled out in India over the next two years, alongside popular titles from CJ ENM’s existing content library. The collaboration spans more….
Netflix India Boss Monika Shergill Eyes Global Format Adaptations After “Captive Reality” Series ‘Lock Upp’ Hits 50 Million Hours
- EXCLUSIVE: Is Netflix eyeing an Indian version of Love is Blind or Too Hot to Handle? In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Netflix India VP of Content Monika Shergill revealed her service was working on developing Netflix-owned unscripted formats locally,….
Otros 6 Samsung Galaxy A reciben la actualización Android de julio de 2026
- Los Samsung Galaxy A57, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A27, Galaxy A26 y Galaxy A15 se actualizan con el parche de seguridad de julio en varias regiones del mundo.
Family of teen killed in Central Park horse carriage accident plans to sue city
- A vigil was set up for Romanch Mahajan next to Central Park's Cherry Hill Fountain on July 27. Romanch Mahajan's father, Deepak, addressed a crowd at the park via phone from India on Monday and said his son "sacrificed his life for animals." [ more › ].
Animaginary Partners With Gersh To Rep Worldwide Rights On Michael Mankowski’s ‘Getting Lost’ Animated Series
- EXCLUSIVE: Canadian animation outfit Animaginary has teamed with Gersh to represent worldwide rights on the adult animated feature film Getting Lost, the television series Getting Lost: Lost Tapes, and the upcoming animated spin-off Not That Indian from Micha….
US market drag keeps Dr Reddy's, Cipla under pressure despite strong product pipeline
- Indian pharmaceutical firms experienced a challenging June quarter, marked by declining US business profits. Dr Reddy's and Cipla saw significant drops in their net profits and operating margins. However, their domestic businesses continued to perform well,….
Links 7/27/2026
- Our daily links, including merging wars in Iran and Ukraine, UK water woes, midterm odds, targeting Brazil, more AI financial shenanigans, and wildfires..
Michael Hudson: The U.S. Plan to Revive Geoeconomic Dominance
- How Trump has been trying to use military muscle to reassert US geopolitical and economic dominance..
Hace 4.200 años el agua comenzó a desaparecer al mismo tiempo en varios centros del mundo antiguo. La gran crisis climática no destruyó cuatro civilizaciones de golpe, pero cambió para siempre su historia
- El llamado evento 4,2 ka coincidió con el final del Imperio acadio, la fragmentación del Reino Antiguo de Egipto y la transformación de las ciudades del Indo. Hoy, nuevas investigaciones cuestionan que fuese una única megasequía global, aunque confirman que v….
OnePlus 16 sounds great; too bad you won’t be able to buy it
- A new leak paints a picture of the OnePlus 16, which will be tantalizingly out of reach for the brand’s loyal customers from around the globe..
India’s Exam Worriers Become Democracy Warriors
- Generations of students in India have resigned themselves to the idea that the education system is primarily a sorting mechanism, which rewards compliance. But as recent protests showed, the system's rigidity, together with insufficient rewards in the form of….
Prime Video India Signs Multi-Year K-Content Deal With CJ ENM
- Prime Video India has announced a multi-year deal with South Korea’s entertainment studio, CJ ENM, to grant customers across India access to K-content..
How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery
- A proposed White House rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over scientific funding. One physicist, who helped discover the Higgs boson, explains how the rule would’ve stifled that breakthrough..
Timur and the Timurid Empire
- Podcast Transcript In the late 14th century, a warrior emerged from Central Asia who built an empire through relentless campaigning, shrewd politics, and extraordinary brutality. His armies swept across Persia, India, Russia, and the Middle East, defeating n….
A Woman Yelled at Her Neighbor for Parking on the Street — Her Neighbor Had Finally Had Enough and Yelled Back
- A taste of her own medicine might do her good. The post A Woman Yelled at Her Neighbor for Parking on the Street — Her Neighbor Had Finally Had Enough and Yelled Back appeared first on TwistedSifter..
Cantor is advising crypto bank AMINA on path to potential public listing
- The Swiss bank is exploring multiple paths to the public markets, though discussions are ongoing and no final decision has been made..
Nothing Phone vacilla, colpa dei prezzi delle memorie
- Il marchio che voleva sfidare Apple e Samsung è al centro di un report che parla di tagli e ritiri. L'azienda smentisce, ma conferma la riorganizzazione. La colpa? Del solito noto: i prezzi delle memoria - su macitynet.it Nothing Phone vacilla, colpa dei prez….
RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation: Reuters poll
- By Pranoy Krishna BENGALURU, July 27 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India will keep its key interest rate unchanged at 5.25% in August and for the rest of t....
WestBridge begins process to exit Star Health stake – report
- The private equity firm has asked investment banks to present proposals for a mandate to oversee the sale of its stake, with JPMorgan identified as the prefe....
Customer data from India's Bank of Baroda leaked online, source and researcher say
- Customer data from India's state-run Bank of Baroda, along with internal documents, has been leaked on the dark web, according to a source familiar with th....
4 Under-the-Radar Stocks That Check Every LBO Target Box
- Private equity sponsors hunt for companies where the buyout math practically writes itself, and four overlooked mid-cap names are quietly checking every box....
China’s BMW iX3 Officially Rated At 571 Miles Of Range
- We recently talked about why the BMW iX3 for Brazil is rated at only 354 miles (570 kilometers) of range. It all comes down to different testing methodologies, with Brazil using one of the strictest... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com.
New BMW X5 Long Wheelbase Stretches Out In China
- It’s only been about a month since BMW introduced the fifth-generation X5, and it has already given the luxury SUV the long-wheelbase treatment. While the global model carries the G65 codename, its bigger brother is... First published by https://www.bmwblog.c….
Galaxy S25 on sale with huge discount in India
- While the festive season in India, where e-commerce platforms offer massive discounts on smartphones, has passed, a great deal on the Galaxy S25 has arrived. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25’s 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant at INR 74,999. However, now, the d….
All You Need Is (Mike) Love
- Summer is always the best time in which to appreciate the many disarming charms of the Beach Boys. This season, in particular, “when it comes to good vibrations,” says co-founding vocalist Mike Love, who is talking about celebrating the 60th anniversary of B….
Zayed Sustainability Prize’s Beyond2020 Initiative Strengthens Healthcare Resilience for Over 200,000 People in India
- Six solar-powered health facilities continue to improve reliable healthcare delivery across rural Karnataka ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Beyond2020, the flagship initiative launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innova….
Este valle es conocido por su paisaje árido, sus antiguos monasterios y sus vertiginosos pasos elevados
- Encajado entre el Himalaya y el Karakorum, el valle de Ladakh es una preciosa y remota región situada en el extremo noroeste de la India condicionada por la altura Conocida como “ciudad bonita”, se construyó en el siglo XI y está llena de ríos, lagos, puente….
India’s Modi announces exam reforms panel following student protests
- India has set up a panel to suggest exam reforms days after student protests led to the ouster of the education minister Read Full Article at RT.com.
"Habrá despidos y menos películas": tres actores de Marvel cargan contra la compra de Warner Bros.
- "Hemos visto, con creciente preocupación, las consecuencias que tiene la consolidación" Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming y Benedict Wong han pedido al Gobierno de Reino Unido que intervenga para bloquear la compra de Warner Bros. por parte de Paramount, una….
India and China to resume border trade
- India and China will resume border trade on August 1 through Nathu La and Lipulekh, six years after commerce was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Delhi summons Ukrainian ambassador over naval drone attack
- India condemned the attack on commercial vessel MV Omorfi near Russia, which killed a sailor, and warned against endangering civilian seafarers..
Spuntano i possibili prezzi europei della serie REDMI Note 17, e non vi piaceranno affatto
- Sono trapelati i possibili prezzi europei per la serie REDMI Note 17, e ci sono consistenti aumenti su tutta la linea. L'articolo Spuntano i possibili prezzi europei della serie REDMI Note 17, e non vi piaceranno affatto proviene da TuttoAndroid..
VIDEO: Enormes rocas aplastan un coche en una carretera de montaña en la India
- Al menos 13 personas murieron debido a un deslave en el estado de Himachal Pradesh, en el norte de la India. El todoterreno en el que viajaban por una carretera de montaña en el distrito de Lahaul-Spiti fue alcanzado por un desprendimiento de rocas que destru….
La India convoca al embajador de Ucrania tras su ataque a un barco con cuatro indios a bordo
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VIDEO: Camión atraviesa barrera de paso elevado y cae varios metros
- Un video viralizado en redes sociales muestra el momento en que un camión perdió el control en una carretera de Sinnar, en la India, y cayó varios metros desde un paso elevado. Una cámara de seguridad captó al vehículo circulando por una carretera antes choca….
La torpeza que casi 'salva' a los Románov
- Aún no ceñía la corona. Era tan solo el heredero del trono ruso. Sin embargo, el país contra el que, años más tarde, decidiría librar aquella guerra 'pequeña y victoriosa' —tan pequeña que casi le cuesta el imperio— lo acogió con los brazos abiertos y una alf….
Trump admin could shut US scientists out of Nobel-worthy discovery with new rule
- For decades, physicists wrestled with a fundamental mystery of the universe.They wanted to know why certain particles — like the protons in atoms — have mass, while particles of light do not. Whatever the reason was, it was crucial to understanding the origin….
India and China Signal Normalization of Ties, Indian Foreign Minister Says
- Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said bilateral relations with China have been gradually normalizing since a 2024 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, according to officials. Jaishankar made the remarks on July 22, 2026,….
These Are Our Prospect Patriots
- In the nation’s 250th year, we turn an eye to Americans who challenged power, took risks, and made our country greater. The post These Are Our Prospect Patriots appeared first on The American Prospect..
A spider in the Himalayas wears the same red smiling face as Hawaii’s famous happy-face spider — and its DNA marks it as a new species, not the Hawaiian one long thought to wear that grin alone
- Researchers in Uttarakhand described a new spider, Theridion himalayana, carrying the red-and-black smile that made Hawaii's happy-face spider famous. A gene barcode sets it about 8.5 percent apart from the Hawaiian species, enough to call it its own lineage.….
Several major cities are now close enough to running out of water that officials have started planning for the day the taps are switched off, and the list is getting longer every year
- As aquifers deplete and droughts intensify, cities from Phoenix to Cape Town are confronting a once-unthinkable scenario: what happens when the water stops flowing. The post Several major cities are now close enough to running out of water that officials have….
Spider-Man: Brand New Day [Spoiler] Scenes Censored In India; New Poster Released
- A couple of key moments from Spider-Man: Brand New Day have been cut ahead of the movie's release in India this week, and they may hint at some big spoilers for Peter Parker's MCU return..
Deadpool Star Ryan Reynolds Shows Off Black & Grey 'Jeanpool' Suit After Crashing Avengers: Doomsday Panel
- After crashing last night's Avengers: Doomsday panel, Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds shared a hi-res photo of his 'Jeanpool' suit, offering a far more detailed look at the new black-and-grey costume..
Kuwait Ratifies Landmark Defense Agreement with Pakistan
- Kuwait's move signals recognition that multipolarity in defining relations is now essential for resilience in an increasingly fragmented regional order, experts said..
Poco M8 Power is coming to India, and Flipkart just made it official
- A massive battery, confirmed availability, and a launch date that's closer than you think.
EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump's Business Deals Risk Fueling Global Corruption, Experts Warn
- Experts warned Donald Trump's business deals could fuel global corruption concerns..
Pena de cárcel por casi matar de hambre a cinco perros que dejó enjaulados
- Aunque el respeto a la vida animal está cada vez más inserto en la conciencia ciudadana, no faltan casos que reflejan cómo no son pocos los que siguen despreciando la seguridad y bienestar de los animales. Así queda de hecho de relieve, en una reciente senten….
IndieSemiC, Semtech partner on RISC-V IoT platform as India expands semiconductor design ecosystem
- Gujarat-based fabless semiconductor startup IndieSemiC has partnered with US-based semiconductor supplier Semtech Corporation to develop a new RISC-V-based system-in-package (SiP) platform that combines general-purpose computing with long-range wireless conne….
India's NIELIT and SCL expand access to indigenous semiconductor design kit through eChipHub
- India's National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) have collaborated to make SCL's indigenous 1.2-micrometer Process Design Kit (PDK) available through the eChipHub platform, supporting semicon….
Weekly news roundup: Samsung and SK Hynix favor DDR5, Intel accelerates 18A, Alibaba deepens CXMT ties
- AI infrastructure, memory and advanced chipmaking led this week's tech agenda, with Intel, Samsung, SK Hynix, CXMT, Alibaba and Foxconn reshaping capacity and supply chains. Below are the most-read DIGITIMES stories from the week of July 20-26, 2026..
China, Brazil Should Promote Expanded BRICS Cooperation - Xi Jinping
- BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Brazil should jointly promote the high-quality development of expanded BRICS cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday..
Kuwait Ratifies Landmark Defense Agreement With Pakistan
- Kuwait has officially ratified a broad defense cooperation pact with Pakistan that was signed in June 2023. The ratification follows high-level military contacts between the two countries.
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of July 20, 2026
- High Vulnerabilities
PrimaryVendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info @fastify/static--@fastify/static @fastify/static up to and including version 10…. 
India news: Greta Thunberg expresses solidarity with CJP protesters
- Greta Thunberg attended a celebratory rally organized by Indian students in London after major successes for the CJP movement. Follow DW for more..
How India's Gen-Z protesters shifted the political debate
- The resignation of India's education minister amounts to a stunning victory for the youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The bigger question is if this political momentum turns into a lasting platform for more reform..
Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #699
- Quote of the Week: “An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field.” — Niels Bohr The post Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #699 appeared first on Watts Up With That?..
India’s Bank of Baroda faces alleged 1TB data leak on dark web
- The material is said to contain customer and corporate banking information, including Aadhaar numbers, names and loan records..
ICAI’s first International Conference Europe held in Luxembourg
- The event featured keynote speeches, panel debates, award presentations and networking opportunities..
Introducing the Legacy Five: Turning End-of-Life Technology Risk into National Advantage
- Modernising legacy technology is a strategic opportunity for resilience. This report provides a practical governance framework for governments and enterprises to manage system lifecycles and build a secure, innovative digital future..
What makes muscles contract? A physiologist explains how muscles move
- It takes an entire team of electricity, calcium, energy and proteins all working together to move your muscles..
A photo of kindness on a Lesbos beach hid a deeper story
- Passed down through generations, refugee memories morph through the different stages of trauma, from silence to a reawakening..
India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters
- NEW DELHI: India's youth-led "cockroach" movement, whose protests have forced the education minister's resignation, urged authorities on Monday (Jul 27) to release all demonstrators detained in weeks.
How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India
- July 27 : When cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, it will bring far more than bats, balls and wickets. Its inclusion reflects a strategic calculation by Olympic leaders that the surest route to billions of new viewers runs through India, ….
Customer data from India's Bank of Baroda leaked online, source and researcher say
- MUMBAI, July 27 : Customer data from India's state-run Bank of Baroda, along with internal documents, has been leaked on the dark web, according to a source familiar with the matter and a cybersecurity researcher.The leaked data includes customer details, ide….
Pakistan-administered Kashmir goes to the polls despite protests
- MUZAFFARABAD: Polls opened on Monday (Jul 27) in parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir where voting for the local legislature will take place in three rounds with heavy security following protests demanding electoral reforms.With concerns growing over stretc….
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS' scathing one-star review of The Rapture: 'This anti-Christian BBC conspiracy drama is unconvincing and shoddy'
- At the last census, almost half the adults in England and Wales said they regarded themselves as Christian..
Los organizadores del Orgullo de Berlín dicen que el ataque de ayer no debe utilizarse “para fines políticos”: “La gente está intentando dividir nuestra sociedad y enfrentar a unas personas contra otras. Como el CSD en Berlín, no permitiremos esto.”
- Síndrome de Estocolmo. [Ver vídeo en X] Ver post completo: Los organizadores del Orgullo de Berlín dicen que el ataque de ayer no debe utilizarse “para fines políticos”: “La gente está intentando dividir nuestra sociedad y enfrentar a unas personas contra otr….