OpenAI has set a new benchmark in the global tech startup ecosystem, with average stock-based compensation reaching an unprecedented $1.5 million per employee in 2025, highlighting the intense competition for top AI talent.
January 1, 2026 Creates a Rare ‘1/1/1’ Calendar Moment
January 1, 2026 has captured global attention with a rare ‘1/1/1’ calendar alignment, a symbolic moment that highlights the passage of time and marks a truly special beginning to the New Year.
Stranger Things Ends Nine-Year Run with Emotional Finale, Crashes Netflix Servers
Netflix’s cultural phenomenon Stranger Things concluded its nine-year journey on January 1, 2026, with a two-hour finale that sparked emotional reactions worldwide, crashed streaming servers, and cemented the show’s legacy as one of television’s most iconic series.
Five Traditional Goa Crops Receive GI Tag, Boosting Farmers and Rural Economy
In a major boost to Goa’s agricultural heritage, five indigenous crops — Taleigao Vayingim brinjal, Hilario mango, Korgut rice, Kaju apple, and Musrad mango — have received Geographical Indication (GI) tag recognition, ensuring protection, authenticity, and economic benefits for local farmers.
2026 Begins in New Zealand: One of the First Countries to Welcome the New Year
As the clock struck midnight in the Pacific, New Zealand became one of the first countries in the world to welcome 2026, ushering in the New Year with celebrations, fireworks, and renewed hope.
