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Danish Siddiqui, Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, killed on duty in Afghanistan

Pulitzer-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui from India, was killed while on duty during the clashes in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The reuters photojournalist 2 days ago had penned down a witness account of the violence perpetrated by the Taliban in Afghanistan as the US military withdraws from the country.

@dheerthan 03:39 PM 16-Jul-2021

Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump to win the US Presidency 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden, will be America's 46th president after defeating Donald Trump, a repudiation of an incumbent president for the first time in a generation. Kamala Harris, Biden's running mate, will be the first woman in to serve as vice president, as well as the first woman of color.

@dheerthan 03:30 PM 09-Nov-2020

Mass 'Climate Strike' Protests Held Around The World Ahead Of U.N. Summit

Rallies calling for net zero carbon emissions saw hundreds of thousands turn out in Australia, with similar demonstrations planned for the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and dozens of other countries. Demonstrators including young activists kick off a day of worldwide protests to demand action on climate change.

@dheerthan 04:08 PM 20-Sep-2019

USWNT wins FIFA Women's World Cup for fourth time

In Lyon, France when the reigning world champion USWNT at the FIFA Women's World Cup, thanks to Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle goals, defended its title with a comfortable 2-0 win over the Netherlands. US crowned world champion for fourth time.

@dheerthan 12:06 PM 08-Jul-2019

Tractor Hacking: The Farmers Breaking Big Tech's Repair Monopoly

When it comes to repair, farmers have always been self reliant. But the modernization of tractors and other farm equipment over the past few decades has left most farmers in the dust thanks to diagnostic software that large manufacturers hold a monopoly over.

@dheerthan 01:45 PM 03-May-2019

An emerging crisis in China could give US the upper hand in trade talks

China has been ravaged by an outbreak of African swine flu, which could force China to make concessions in its negotiations with the U.S. China, which is home to about half of the world’s pig population, has been ravaged by an outbreak of African swine flu recently, a virus for which there is no cure or vaccine.

@dheerthan 10:57 AM 24-Apr-2019

Meet Katie Bouman, the woman who transformed our view of black holes forever

It's been a huge day for science. And an even bigger day for female scientists. Katie Bouman helped develop the algorithm used for the Event Horizon Telescope, which helped create the image of the black hole. She also led testing to verify the images. Now she's the toast of social media. #WomeninSTEM

@dheerthan 03:23 PM 11-Apr-2019

Huawei announces 5G smartphone based on own technology

The leading supplier of network switching gear for phone companies, Huawei Technologies Ltd. is spending heavily to develop its own chips, an area where the US dominates. It is maneuvering to gain a competitive edge and sidestep U.S. complaints it is a security risk.

@dheerthan 12:39 PM 25-Jan-2019

35 ways the shutdown is affecting America

The hidden costs of the government shutdown, from small business loans to alcohol labels. Airport lines are long, national parks are being vandalized are signs of the 34 day partial government shutdown. Nine federal departments are closed, hundreds of government operations have been scaled back or stopped altogether.

@dheerthan 12:13 PM 25-Jan-2019