Biggest Story In India Headlines 27th February 2025
Former child star Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, was found dead at the age of 39 in her New York apartment. Trachtenberg, who gained popularity with the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy, was found lifeless in her upscale apartment in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, after a 911 call was made in the early morning hours. The New York Police Department (NYPD) answered the distress call around 8:00 AM and discovered the actress unconscious and unresponsive. Paramedics declared her dead at the scene, and initial reports suggest no foul play. The authorities have opened an inquiry, and the New York Medical Examiner’s Office is currently identifying the reason for her death. Fans and members of the entertainment industry have been shocked and saddened by her untimely death.
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has spoken out about the backlash surrounding his recent expletive-filled tirade during a company town hall, leaked online. In apologizing for his use of language, Dimon was resolute in his return-to-office policy, stating that remote work is not always the best solution. In a recent interview with CNBC, Dimon explained that although he values employees’ opinions, companies have to do what is best for clients and business operations. At the town hall, one of the employees had asked about the five-day office requirement, prompting Dimon’s fiery reaction. While he apologized for his words, he insisted that those who do not agree with the company’s policy are free to work elsewhere. The CEO also emphasized that he was not against hybrid work arrangements, but insisted that some jobs need to be done in the office. The leaked recording has ignited furious discussions regarding the work culture of corporate, with many workers torn on whether or not there should be a complete return to the workplace.
An earthquake measuring 5.0 hit Assam’s Morigaon district at dawn on Thursday, triggering tremors in Guwahati and the surrounding areas. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) said that the quake happened at 2:25 AM at a depth of 16 kilometers. Assam, part of Seismic Zone V, has been susceptible to earthquakes in the past with major tremors having occurred in 1950 (magnitude 8.6) and 1897 (magnitude 8.1). Although no casualties or significant damage have been reported, people were frightened, and some had fled their homes out of precaution. This earthquake follows just days from a 5.1-magnitude tremor in the Bay of Bengal affecting Odisha and West Bengal.
Communication titan Slack experienced a huge outage on Wednesday, disrupting business operations for thousands of users worldwide. The technical dashboard of the platform initially reported the problem at 9:57 PM IST, with users unable to send messages, access workflows, and log in. Downdetector reports showed more than 3,000 reports of outages, with users complaining about delayed communications and halted projects. Slack confirmed the problem on its status page, saying that it was attempting to restore functionality as soon as possible. But no time estimate for a solution has been offered. Entrepreneurs and professionals who have largely depended on Slack for workflow and collaboration expressed discontent on social media.
In the meanwhile, as the global work culture discussion continues to spark controversy, Capgemini India CEO Ashwin Yardi joined the bandwagon, suggesting a 47.5-hour work week and urging organizations to give employees space over the weekend. Addressing the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF), Yardi said his motto is not to send emails on weekends unless there are pressing issues. His remarks follow recent debate on longer working hours, initiated by Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who had suggested a 70-hour work week, and L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan, who had suggested an even more radical 90-hour work week. Yardi highlighted that though hard work is important, firms must emphasize employee well-being and aim for performance results over long hours.
There’s been a political storm after a professor who had earlier glorified Nathuram Godse was appointed a dean at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut. The professor, Dr. Andavan, was accused of controversial statements on social media in 2024 in which she expressed that she was “proud of Godse for saving India.” She was booked under IPC Section 153 for instigating communal tensions after public uproar and then released on bail. Her new promotion has generated severe opposition from the Congress party, with the district president, K. Praveenkumar, promising to organize protests near the NIT campus. The institution is yet to come out with an official statement on the controversy.
Miranda House of Delhi issued a legal notice to the producers of the web series Ziddi Girls, calling for the trailer to be withdrawn after it apparently made defamatory remarks against the institution. The teaser had a voice-over that went, “Aaj MH mein padhai nahi, porn chalta hai,” which instigated outrage amongst students, alumni, and academics. Even when the producers subsequently released a second teaser with a disclaimer, the original video can still be accessed online, thus necessitating action in court. The college officials have also made a police complaint, alleging distortion of the institute.
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran produced a record-breaking effort in the ICC Champions Trophy, hitting 177 runs from 146 balls against England. His 12 boundary and six-six hit innings is now the individual Champions Trophy high score, passing Kapil Dev’s 175 (1983) and Sourav Ganguly’s 183 (1999). This effort also makes him the top Afghan scorer in ODIs, replacing his own 162 against Sri Lanka in 2022.
Australia has included wicketkeeper-batter Nicole Faltum in its 14-member team for the T20I series against New Zealand. Alyssa Healy is still recovering from a foot injury, so Beth Mooney is likely to don the gloves, while Faltum is a reserve choice. National selector Shawn Flegler lauded Faltum’s consistent shows in the WBBL, saying that she could be a long-term candidate for Australia. The three-match T20I series is set to commence on March 21 at Eden Park, Auckland.
England batsman Harry Brook found himself covering his face in shame after being bowled out by 40-year-old Afghan off-spinner Mohammad Nabi in Match 8 of the ICC Champions Trophy. Brook, who had scored 25 runs from 21 deliveries, once again got caught by the spin bowling yet again, worsening his poor form against slower bowlers in Asian conditions. With England chasing 326 runs, Brook’s early dismissal added pressure on the batting lineup. Brook has struggled in ODIs in Asia, averaging just 22.45, raising concerns over his adaptability in subcontinent conditions.
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