Do goldfish have a 3-second memory? Learn how memory work in this fish
Science | Updated: Jan 12, 2026
- Goldfish can remember events and places for weeks or months, not just 3 seconds.
- They learn using sight, smell and taste also they can recognise people who feed them.
- Goldfish can learn tricks and develop unique personalities from their experiences.
Is resort politics back? After BMC polls, Shinde camps corporators to prevent poaching
Politics | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Shinde's Shiv Sena moves corporators to hotel to avoid poaching before mayor vote.
- Mahayuti claims BMC majority, targets mayor posts in Mumbai and beyond
- Shinde says focus is on making Mumbai a global financial and fintech hub
Motorola Signature India launch date revealed: Expected specifications, price
Technology | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Motorola Signature launches in India on January 23 via Flipkart
- Features Snapdragon 8 series chip, up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, Dolby Vision
- Moto Watch powered by Polar to launch alongside Motorola Signature
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the idea for the company came during a dolphin swim in Hawaii; this is what he told his mentor Larry Ellison next
Technology | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Marc Benioff conceived Salesforce while swimming with dolphins in Hawaii in 1999.
- Benioff left Oracle with $2M backing from Larry Ellison after pitching his idea.
- Salesforce's philanthropy was inspired by Indian spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi.
BOOK REVIEW | A first-person account of a corporate miracle
Books | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- CG Power revived from near bankruptcy to $10 billion market cap in 3-4 years
- Book emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and strategy in successful turnaround.
- Patience and backing competent managers yield great returns for investors.
KCET 2026 Registration Begins at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, Direct Link to Apply Here
Jobs | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- KCET 2026 registration begins; apply at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
- Application fee ranges from Rs 250 to Rs 5,000 based on candidate category
- KCET is for admission to undergraduate professional courses in Karnataka
ChatGPT to start showing ads as OpenAI begins testing on free and Go tiers
Technology | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT for free and Go plan users in the US
- Ads will be clearly labeled and won't influence ChatGPT responses
- User chat data will not be shared with advertisers, ensuring privacy
Why is 2016 trending? Kangana Ranaut reflects on career peak and the legal storm that defined that year
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Kangana Ranaut calls 2016 her career peak and start of public controversies.
- She recalls legal battles and feud with Hrithik Roshan that divided Bollywood
- Her film Emergency, released in 2025, later streamed on Netflix after delays
After civic poll setback, two NCP factions edge towards reunion under Ajit Pawar
Politics | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- NCP factions face historic losses in Maharashtra municipal polls
- Speculation grows over possible reunion of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions
- Election setbacks highlight weakened NCP (SP) and shrinking urban influence
The Rip Movie Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck turn one fateful night into gripping crime drama
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- The Rip is a tense cop drama starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
- Detectives find $20 million in a cartel raid, sparking moral dilemmas
- Most action unfolds inside a warehouse, focusing on suspense over spectacle
Not all disputes can be termed as tax terrorism: Tax dept clarifies after SC's Tiger Global verdict
Business | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Supreme Court ruled Tiger Global's Flipkart exit gains taxable under Indian law
- CBDT says high tax figures are due to large transactions, not aggressive action
- Tax department clarifies no delay on their part; case awaited judicial clarity
Yes Bank Q3 FY26 results: Net profit jumps 55% YoY to Rs 952 crore; asset quality, margins improve
Business | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Yes Bank Q3 net profit rose 55.4 percent YoY to Rs 952 crore
- Asset quality improved with GNPA ratio down to 1.5 percent
- Net interest income grew 10.9 percent YoY to Rs 2,466 crore
Raj Thackeray admits MNS’s poor BMC polls performance, vows fight for Marathi manoos
Politics | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- MNS won only six seats in BMC polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) secured 65 seats
- Raj Thackeray pledges to keep fighting for Marathi pride despite election loss
- He urges party workers not to be discouraged and to rebuild the organisation
Shobhaa De, Shaan, and Javed Akhtar reject communal bias claim after AR Rahman’s remarks called it ‘dangerous’
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Veteran Bollywood figures deny communal bias claims made by AR Rahman.
- Talent, not religion, drives opportunities: Shobhaa De, Shaan, Javed Akhtar.
- Rahman hasn't faced discrimination but heard industry rumors.
Elon Musk seeks up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft
Technology | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Elon Musk seeks up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft
- Musk alleges OpenAI abandoned its non-profit roots and aligned with Microsoft
- Case set for trial in late April after judge rejected attempts to avoid jury
After 100 million years of silence, Indian scientists witness a supermassive black hole’s dramatic ‘new birth’
Science | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
Astronomers have observed a supermassive black hole in the galaxy J1007+3540 suddenly becoming active after about 100 million years of dormancy. Using India’s uGMRT and Europe’s LOFAR telescopes, researchers detected powerful plasma jets and remnants of older outbursts, showing the black hole’s cyclic nature. The surrounding galaxy cluster environment is shaping these jets, offering fresh insight into how black holes interact with and influence their host galaxies over cosmic timescales.
RBL Bank Q3 FY26 Results: Net profit rises 5.5x to Rs 214 crore; asset quality improves, NII grows 5%
Business | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- RBL Bank Q3 FY26 net profit surged 5.5 times to Rs 214 crore
- Asset quality improved with GNPA down to 1.88 percent from 2.32 percent
- Shareholders approved capital infusion, merger with Emirates NBD India branches.
Apple’s OLED MacBook Pro could arrive sooner than expected as production reportedly begins
Technology | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Samsung begins early mass production of OLED panels for MacBook Pro
- Apple may launch OLED MacBook Pro soon, possibly with touch input and smaller camera cutout.
- Apple has not commented on the OLED MacBook Pro rumours
Sana Khan denies she was ‘brainwashed’ by husband to quit Bollywood, reveals details of secret wedding
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Sana Khan denies claims her husband influenced her decision to quit Bollywood
- She says leaving showbiz was her own choice for inner peace and spirituality
- Sana and Mufti Anas Sayed married in a secret ceremony in November 2020
Using your credit card to earn flights and hotel nights, without extra spending
Business | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Using the right credit card can turn routine spending into travel rewards.
- Redeeming points for flights or hotels is more valuable than shopping vouchers.
- Paying bills fully and using fewer cards boosts travel perks.
CCRAS Answer Key 2025 Out at ccras.nic.in, Raise Objections by Jan 21; Link Here
Education | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- CCRAS released provisional answer key for Group A, B, C recruitment exam 2025
- Objections can be raised online from Jan 19-21, 2026 with supporting documents.
- Objection fee is Rs. 300 per question, refunded if accepted
India’s top IT firms face muted hiring in 9MFY26; net headcount down about 613
Business | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- TCS saw a net headcount drop of 11,151 in Q3, offsetting sector hiring growth
- Infosys hired 13,456 in 9MFY26; Wipro and HCLTech also increased staff
- IT firms prioritizing AI skills, offering higher salaries for specialized talent
Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko and Kim Su Mi announce divorce after 14 years of marriage
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Gaeko and Kim Su Mi announce divorce after 14 years of marriage
- Both will co-parent their two children and ask for understanding from fans
- The couple request privacy and discourage speculation or rumors
Ram Charan calls Jr NTR a ‘crazy mad driver’, shares some memorable experiences with RRR co-star
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Ram Charan says Jr NTR is the actor he'd trust most to drive at 250 kmph
- Ram calls Jr NTR an intense, fearless driver with wild passenger stories
- Both actors maintain a strong friendship despite past family rivalries
Bigger than a limo: This is the World's largest shark ever recorded
Science | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
Deep Blue, a 20-foot female great white shark first recorded in 2013, remains the largest confirmed of her species. Satellite tracking has revealed her long migrations, calm behaviour, and role in conservation awareness. Her story highlights both scientific advances in shark research and the urgent threats facing great white populations worldwide.
Meet the zombie snake that rises from the dead: the clever trick it uses to escape predators
Science | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
As spring begins, wildlife officials are alerting the public about the eastern hognose snake, often called the “zombie” snake for its dramatic defence. Harmless to humans, the snake fakes death when threatened, confusing predators. Found across eastern North America, it uses elaborate displays instead of venom. Conservationists say habitat loss, not the snake, poses the real danger.
Laughter Chefs 3: Aly Goni addresses toxicity around the show by sharing an emotional video with Nia Sharma; says, ‘Every show is not Bigg Boss’
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Aly Goni shares support for Laughter Chefs amid cast changes and departures
- Vivian Dsena, Eisha Singh, Gurmeet Choudhary, and Debina Bonnerjee to exit show
- Nia Sharma and Sudesh Lehri may return; Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain join cast
Nano, land and lost industry: Two decades on, Singur back in spotlight as Bengal’s political flashpoint
Politics | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- PM Modi to address rally at Singur, site of abandoned Tata Nano factory
- Farmers in Singur express regret and disillusionment over unused land
- BJP uses Singur to highlight Bengal's industrial decline ahead of 2026 polls
Farrhana Bhatt faces severe backlash for laughing over a fan’s comment on Amaal Mallik
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Farrhana Bhatt criticized for laughing at a comment about Amaal Malik on stage
- Users accuse Farrhana of double standards and character trolling.
- Farrhana says she hasn't met or spoken to Salman Khan since Bigg Boss 19 ended
Exclusive: Amruta Khanvilkar makes action-packed Hindi OTT debut with Taskaree, says 'feel grateful, excited, and more confident'
Entertainment | Updated: Jan 17, 2026
- Amruta Khanvilkar's Taskaree tops Netflix as No.1 action-thriller.
- Taskaree marks Amruta's most prominent action role on Hindi OTT
- Amruta credits dance training for adapting to action and new challenges