Jacob Wilson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Jacob Wilson

Tilak Varma Heroics Seal India Win Over Pakistan in Asia Cup Final

India clinched a dramatic five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday in Dubai, thanks to Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls that turned the game around under pressure. The young batter’s calm knock, paired with Shivam Dube’s quick 33 off 22, helped chase down 147 runs with two balls to spare, securing India’s ninth Asia Cup title. Varma’s Match-Winning Performance Steals the Show Tilak…

RBI MPC Meet Starts: Rate Cut on Cards Amid Growth Fears

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee kicked off its three-day meeting on September 29, 2025, in Mumbai, with all eyes on whether it will slash the repo rate to boost a slowing economy. Analysts are divided, but a growing chorus points to a possible 25 basis point cut as inflation stays low and global uncertainties mount, with the decision set for announcement on October 1. Meeting Details and…

Georgia Hits Gopher Tortoise Protection Goal

Georgia wildlife officials announced a major win for conservation this week. The Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative has successfully protected 65 viable populations of the state’s official reptile, securing their future in the sandy soils of south Georgia. This milestone, reached in late September 2025, involves a new easement on 1,210 acres south of Cordele that saves over 250 tortoises and their pineland homes. It caps a decade of teamwork to…

RBI Eyes Intervention as Rupee Hits 88 Against Dollar

The Indian rupee dipped below 88 against the US dollar on September 24, 2025, due to tariff worries and foreign investor outflows. The Reserve Bank of India may step in to control sharp swings, according to a recent report, aiming to steady the currency amid global and local pressures. Rupee Faces Fresh Pressure The rupee has faced tough times this year. It lost over 3 percent in 2025 so far,…

Alpharetta Startup Powers Restaurants with Smart Robots

In the bustling metro Atlanta area, an Alpharetta company called To Do Robotics is changing how restaurants operate. Founded by Marianela Naninga, the firm creates service robots that seat guests, deliver food, and boost efficiency, with a recent showcase at El Porton Mexican Restaurant in Roswell on September 24, 2025. This innovation comes at a time when the hospitality industry faces labor shortages and rising demands. Naninga’s robots aim to…

New Railcars Revolutionize Short-Haul Freight in Georgia

A groundbreaking pilot program featuring self-propelling railcars from Parallel Systems has launched on the Heart of Georgia railroad, aiming to boost efficiency in short-haul deliveries. Backed by advanced optimization from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, this initiative could help railroads challenge trucks in a market long dominated by road transport. Pilot Kicks Off Amid High Expectations Parallel Systems, a innovative rail tech company, started its commercial pilot in summer 2025…

55-Inch TV Prices Crash During Amazon Great Indian Festival With Up to 65% Discounts

Amazon’s annual sale has sparked a buying frenzy with 55-inch TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, and others selling at some of the lowest prices in years. Festive Sale Turns Into TV Rush The Amazon Great Indian Festival has always been a headline-grabber, but this year the spotlight is firmly on big-screen televisions. Discounts hitting as high as 65% have drawn in shoppers across metros and smaller cities alike. For families…

Ancient Poop Reveals Prehistoric Diet Secrets

Scientists have unlocked secrets from 300-million-year-old fossilized feces, showing how iron carbonate preserved molecular clues about ancient diets and environments. This breakthrough, led by researchers at Curtin University, offers fresh insights into prehistoric life through coprolites found at the Mazon Creek site in the United States. The Groundbreaking Discovery An international team examined coprolites, which are fossilized animal droppings, to decode biomolecules trapped inside. These samples date back to the…

Nifty 50 Dips: GST Rates, US Talks, Stocks to Buy Today

Indian stock markets faced a tough day on Monday, September 22, 2025, with the Nifty 50 index dropping below key levels amid worries over higher US visa fees and global trade tensions. Analysts point to ongoing US-India trade talks and new GST rate changes as major influences, while offering picks for stocks to buy or sell on Tuesday, September 23. Market Hits and Misses The BSE Sensex closed down 466…