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grasshopper62.com As India celebrates Parakram Diwas 2025, the focus turns to Cuttack, Odisha—the birthplace of one of the nation’s most inspiring leaders, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The historic Barabati Fort, a symbol of Odisha’s rich past, serves as the perfect venue to honor Netaji’s legacy and reflect on his contributions to the freedom movement. Subhas Chandra … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled peculiar “little red dots” (LRDs) in the distant universe, sparking fresh intrigue among astronomers. These enigmatic red objects, dating back to the first 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang, challenge previous theories about the early universe’s structure. A team of researchers studied these LRDs, revealing that many … Read more
The picturesque Kashmir Valley turned into a winter wonderland as fresh snowfall graced the mountains on Tuesday, particularly at the famed ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir. Light snowfall was also recorded at Sonamarg, while parts of the valley and Jammu experienced scattered rain showers, cooling the region further. According to the Meteorological Department, … Read more
In a time when a few hundred rupees were considered an incredible sum, Gauhar Jaan stood as a trailblazer, becoming India’s first crorepati singer purely through her talent and popularity. She remains an iconic figure, celebrated as the “Gramophone Girl.” Angelina Yeoward was born in 1873 to an Armenian father in Azamgarh, and her early … Read more
On January 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing dissatisfaction with the agency’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global health crises. He accused the WHO of succumbing to undue political influence from member states and criticized its reliance on disproportionately high financial … Read more
Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, widely known as Tataloo, a popular Iranian singer and rapper, has been sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy. The 37-year-old artist, known for blending rap, pop, and R&B, has also faced a 10-year prison sentence for allegedly promoting prostitution and other charges, including spreading propaganda against the Islamic Republic and publishing explicit … Read more
India is preparing to commemorate its 76th Republic Day with pride and grandeur as January 26, 2025, draws near. The day honors the Indian Constitution’s promulgation on January 26, 1950, marking the nation’s formal transition to democracy. The famous Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, which runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New … Read more
A UPI payment for a paratha and a water bottle turned out to be the crucial clue that helped Mumbai Police track down Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national who attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence on January 16. Shariful, who illegally entered India and adopted the alias Bijoy Das, … Read more
SpaceX’s ambitious test flight of its upgraded Starship prototype failed on Thursday, as the spacecraft broke apart just minutes after liftoff from Texas. The mishap forced flights over the Gulf of Mexico to reroute, marking a rare instance where a SpaceX anomaly disrupted commercial air traffic. The Starship, carrying a test payload of mock satellites, … Read more
Manashimaya Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency tries to dramatize one of India’s darkest political phases but falters with a messy narrative and misguided creative liberties. Written and directed by Ranaut, who also stars as Indira Gandhi, the film blends historical events with fiction, often sacrificing authenticity for drama. The story attempts to explore Gandhi’s tumultuous life, her … Read more