Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

Sexual Health Takes Global Spotlight as WHO Marks World Sexual Health Day 2025

World Sexual Health Day this year is a reminder that sexual health isn’t just a medical issue but a cornerstone of dignity, well-being, and human rights. From HIV prevention campaigns to menstrual health research, global health leaders are pushing for more open conversations and evidence-based action. Why This Day Matters Sexual health often sits in the shadows of public health debates. Yet, experts argue it deserves equal attention as vaccines…

Google’s Pixel 10 Faces Its Toughest Test Yet in India

Google has rolled out its new Pixel 10 lineup in India starting at ₹79,999, but the question remains—can it finally make a dent in a market long dominated by Apple and Samsung? A Price That Stirs Debate The Pixel 10 series, unveiled in late August, includes four models—Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold. On paper, the range looks competitive. Prices haven’t skyrocketed…

Hemp Products in Georgia: What’s Legal to Buy in Smoke Shops Right Now

Cannabis rules in Georgia remain complicated, but hemp products have quietly built a legal foothold. For thousands of people, smoke shops are filling the gap where medical marijuana access stops. Hemp Versus Marijuana: Two Plants, Two Purposes At first glance, hemp and marijuana look the same. Both come from the cannabis family, both produce cannabinoids, and both stir up debate. But Georgia law treats them very differently. Marijuana in the…

Shilpa Shetty Closes Bastian Bandra Amid Fraud Case

Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty has shut down her popular Mumbai restaurant Bastian Bandra amid a major cheating scandal. The closure comes weeks after Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra faced charges of defrauding a businessman of Rs 60 crore in a loan deal gone wrong. Restaurant Shutdown Sparks Questions Shilpa Shetty shared the news on her Instagram stories, marking Thursday as the final day for Bastian Bandra. She called it…

TCS Wins $644 Million Deal with Tryg

India’s top IT company, Tata Consultancy Services, has signed a major seven-year contract worth 550 million euros, or about $644 million, with Scandinavian insurer Tryg. This deal, announced on September 2, 2025, marks TCS’s first big win of the fiscal year and aims to modernize Tryg’s operations across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway using advanced AI and cloud tools. Details of the Landmark Agreement TCS will help Tryg simplify its IT…

Ancient Tools Show Indigo Dye Use 34,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of indigo dye on stone tools dating back 34,000 years from Dzudzuana Cave in Georgia. This discovery, led by experts from Ca Foscari University of Venice, reveals early humans processed plants for more than just food, pointing to advanced skills in the Upper Paleolithic era. Discovery in Dzudzuana Cave Researchers examined five unknapped stone pebbles from the cave site in the Caucasus foothills. These tools showed…

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20Is for Tests and ODI Focus

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 International cricket to prioritize Test matches and the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 35-year-old made the announcement on September 2, 2025, after a stellar career that included helping Australia win the 2021 T20 World Cup. Starc’s Journey in T20 Internationals Starc debuted in T20Is back in 2012 and played 65 matches over the years. He became known for his swing with…

NIFTY50 Rebounds: Will It Sustain on Expiry Day?

India’s NIFTY50 index bounced back strongly on Monday, climbing nearly 200 points to close at 24,550 amid robust first-quarter GDP growth and solid auto sales data for August. As traders eye the expiry day on September 2, 2025, questions arise about whether this momentum can hold above key support levels, potentially pushing toward 25,000. Market Overview and Recent Performance The NIFTY50 showed resilience after a period of declines, rebounding from…

Invasive Cotton Jassid Hits Georgia Farms

Georgia farmers face a new threat as an invasive insect known as the cotton jassid spreads quickly across the state. Officials from the Georgia Department of Agriculture issued warnings on September 1, 2025, urging cotton producers to scout fields for this pest that feeds on leaves and could slash yields in one of the state’s top crops. What Is the Cotton Jassid? This small leafhopper, also called the two-spot cotton…

Salman Khan Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Family

Bollywood star Salman Khan joined his family for a joyful Ganesh Chaturthi celebration on August 27, 2025, at his sister Arpita Khan’s home in Mumbai. The actor shared a video on social media showing him performing aarti alongside his parents and siblings, marking the start of the 10-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This year’s event brought the Khan family together in prayer and festivity, continuing their long-standing tradition. Fans…