January 8, 2026

US Man Wakes Up Speaking Fluent Spanish After Multiple Surgeries; Rare Brain Condition Suspected

Stephen Chase from Utah woke up speaking fluent Spanish after several surgeries despite limited knowledge of the language. Doctors link it to the rare Foreign Language Syndrome. The fluency lasts less than an hour and happens repeatedly at waking.

January 8, 2026

Deep Depression Forms Over Bay of Bengal, Brings Heavy Rain to Tamil Nadu

A rare deep depression is forming over the Bay of Bengal and will cause heavy rain in Tamil Nadu from January 8 to 11. The IMD says such strong January storms are uncommon, with only 20 since 1891.

January 8, 2026

Jabarkhet Nature Reserve: A Decade of Private Wildlife Conservation Near Mussoorie

Jabarkhet Nature Reserve celebrates 10 years of protecting Himalayan wildlife near Mussoorie. This private reserve offers slow, eco-friendly tourism and rich biodiversity without mass crowds.

January 8, 2026

Google's Willow Quantum Chip Breaks Records, Sparks Global Race for Quantum Dominance

Google's Willow quantum computer solved in minutes a problem that would take classical supercomputers 10 septillion years. This breakthrough powers hopes for new medicines, clean energy, and climate solutions. The US, China, and UK compete fiercely to lead the quantum future.

January 8, 2026

SASTRA University Teams Up With The Hindu for Webinar on Boosting Research Culture in Education

Learn how to build a strong research culture in higher education at SASTRA University’s webinar on January 10. Top experts will discuss innovation, careers, and national science initiatives.