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The Ranga-Billa Case: Revisiting Delhi's Infamous 1978 Chopra Siblings Murder
- On August 26, 1978, Geeta and Sanjay Chopra were abducted in Delhi, leading to their rape and murder, shocking the nation.
- Kuljeet (Ranga) and Jasbir Singh (Billa) were arrested two weeks later and sentenced to death for the heinous crime.
- The case highlighted Delhi's deteriorating law and order, contributing to the Janata Party government's defeat in subsequent elections.
- On January 31, 1982, Ranga and Billa were hanged in Tihar Jail, with Ranga surviving initially and requiring additional measures to complete the execution.
- A Netflix series based on Sunil Gupta's experiences as Tihar jailer, including this case, is set to release on January 10, 2025.
A dark, bitter truth: Mridula Ramesh spills the beans on coffee
- Coffee farming faces climate challenges, requiring urgent adoption of regenerative, sustainable practices.
- Smallholder farmers, especially women, play a crucial role in eco-friendly coffee growing.
- Water scarcity and inefficient resource use threaten the viability of coffee agriculture.
- Sustainable coffee initiatives focus on reducing carbon footprints and improving soil health.
- Collaboration between government, private sector, and farmers is vital for a resilient coffee future.
Squash Tour 2025-26 expanded to six cities as a boost to India's ambitions for 2028 Olympics
- The 2025-26 India Squash Tour spans six cities, including new hosts Delhi and Ahmedabad.
- Tour kicks off in Jaipur (August 4-8) and includes Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.
- The Professional Squash Association-sanctioned Challenger events offer critical ranking points and prize money.
- Equal prize money will be awarded to men and women, with tournaments featuring a 24-player knockout format.
- The tour aims to raise India's profile and readiness ahead of squash’s 2028 Los Angeles Olympics debut.
'Kaka, wherever you are, thank you': Mumbai student recalls heartfelt encounter with stranger
- Mumbai student recalls a touching encounter with a stranger who selflessly offered help.
- The stranger’s kindness left a lasting emotional impact on the young student.
- Student affectionately addresses the stranger as ‘Kaka,’ expressing heartfelt thanks publicly.
- Encounter highlights the power of small acts of human compassion in city life.
- Story inspires netizens to appreciate and acknowledge strangers’ goodwill and empathy.
The humbling of green Europe
- Europe faces a major energy crisis in 2025 amid gas shortages, blackouts, and soaring prices.
- Ukraine’s halt of Russian gas transit and supply cuts from Qatar and Algeria worsened the crisis.
- Record-high energy prices led to factory shutdowns, economic strain, and increased energy poverty across the EU.
- Rapid switch to renewables left energy grids fragile, exposing gaps in reliability during harsh winter demand spikes.
- The situation caused political fractures, challenging Europe’s climate leadership and energy sovereignty ambitions.
Could AI tilt the outcome of elections?
- AI tools were widely used in 2024 elections for content creation and campaign microtargeting.
- Harmful uses included spreading disinformation, deepfakes, and fake endorsements to damage reputations.
- Impact on actual election outcomes remains unclear; no clear proof of direct result shifts.
- AI-generated content origins are hard to trace, with a major share from unknown or foreign sources.
- Experts warn of erosion of public trust, but say traditional social, economic, and political factors dominate outcomes.