Author: Sharad Natani
After years of anticipation, the dream of cruising from Mumbai to Goa in just six hours is finally set to become a reality. The much-awaited 466-km Mumbai–Goa Expressway, also known as the Konkan Expressway (NH 66), is now in its final phase of construction and is expected to open fully by March 2026, according to officials from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Once operational, the four-lane expressway will cut the current travel time between Mumbai and Goa—from 12–13 hours to just six hours—offering faster, smoother, and more scenic connectivity across Maharashtra’s coastline. A Route Through the Heart of…
In a move that has sent waves through the cybersecurity world, Apple Inc. has unveiled a massive update to its Security Bounty Program, increasing the top reward to a staggering Rs16.6 crore ($2 million) for discovering critical security vulnerabilities. The updated policy, effective November 2025, underscores Apple’s commitment to fortifying its devices and software ecosystem against evolving digital threats. A Game-Changer for Ethical Hackers Apple’s Vice President of Security Engineering, Ivan Krstić, revealed that over 800 researchers have already been rewarded more than ₹290 crore ($35 million) collectively through the program. The new payout structure, however, represents a major leap…
The cryptocurrency market has entered one of its darkest phases in recent history, with over $131 billion in market value erased within hours. In total, nearly $380 billion vanished over the past week, shaking investor confidence and sparking fears of a new crypto winter. According to CoinMarketCap, the selloff—triggered by escalating U.S.–China trade tensions—has sent shockwaves through global markets, forcing investors to exit speculative assets. The result: a devastating collapse across smaller cryptocurrencies, especially altcoins and meme tokens, many of which have plunged between 60% and 80% in just days. Bitcoin Holds Ground, Altcoins Face Carnage Even Bitcoin (BTC), often…
In a powerful showcase of India’s global leadership in disaster preparedness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Principal Secretary, Dr. P.K. Mishra, revealed that India’s Early Warning System has issued more than 109 billion alerts, saving countless lives and transforming the nation’s response to natural disasters. Speaking at the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Dr. Mishra highlighted how India has built one of the world’s most sophisticated early warning networks — integrating meteorology, hydrology, seismology, and oceanography under a unified national framework. India’s Multi-Agency Framework: A Model for the World Dr. Mishra explained how India’s multi-agency system ensures real-time…
The sacred city of Ayodhya is once again set to bathe in divine light as preparations for Deepotsav 2025 reach their peak. This year’s celebration promises to be bigger, brighter, and more global than ever before — with 22 grand tableaux and Ramlila performances from five countries, reflecting the universal reverence for Lord Ram. According to Ashutosh Dwivedi, Director of the International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute, 22 thematic tableaux will form the highlight of the festival, each depicting episodes from the Ramayana and elements of India’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Of these, seven tableaux will be presented by the…
In a landmark feat of surgical skill and teamwork, a multidisciplinary team at Father Muller Medical College Hospital successfully carried out a complex and high-risk cancer surgery on a 58-year-old patient diagnosed with right renal cell carcinoma with Level III IVC thrombus (a tumor extending into a major vein). The Technical Triumph The surgical team performed a right radical nephrectomy (removal of the affected kidney) combined with an inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombectomy to extract the tumor thrombus invading the major blood vessel. What made this procedure especially challenging: ◆Use of Total Circulatory Arrest (TCA) under deep hypothermia to momentarily…