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Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Rising Threat to Major Cities Like Mumbai and Kolkata
A looming giant in the form of asteroid 2024 YR4 has raised its impact probability to 3.1%, threatening major cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Dhaka. Misinterpreted by some as a potential 'city killer,' this rock poses a real danger with devastating airburst capabilities far surpassing Hiroshima's impact. NASA and global networks are on high alert, tracking this cosmic challenge even as public and scientific communities buzz about defense strategies. Get ready to explore the unknown and see how the international community prepares to dodge a cosmic bullet.
Feb 19
Protests Ignite at Indian Institute of Chemical Biology Over Contractual Worker Layoffs
In a dramatic turn of events at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) in Kolkata, the layoff of 51 out of 92 contractual workers has sparked widespread protests that have disrupted the institute's activities. Since January 1, 2025, the protesters, including affected workers and their supporters, have been demanding their reinstatement and accountability from the management. Tensions escalated as IICB director Vibha Tandon was briefly hospitalized during the protests, and a statement from IICB staff and students criticized the administration’s handling of the issue.
Jan 3