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Culture & Festivals

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Editorial Team

India Celebrates Republic Day 2026 With Pride and Parade

India Celebrates Republic Day 2026 With Pride and Parade

Culture & Festivals

What’s Happening?

Republic Day is one of India’s biggest and most colourful celebrations and January 26, 2026 is no different! Every year on this day, India remembers when its Constitution officially came into effect back in 1950, making the country a republic  meaning the people choose their leaders and laws, not a king or queen.

Across the country, people celebrate with flag hoisting, patriotic songs, and lots of pride. The biggest celebration happens in the capital city, New Delhi, where there’s a huge parade full of bands, marching soldiers, giant floats, dancers, and displays of India’s culture and achievements. Veterans, school students, performers, and even dare-devil motorcycle teams take part, and the President of India watches it all from a special stand.

Why is it Important?

Republic Day is exciting because it’s all about who India is and what it stands for. The Constitution that came into force on January 26 teaches values like justice, freedom, equality, respect, and unity. It shows that every citizen, no matter where they come from has rights and responsibilities as part of a democratic nation.

Republic Day also connects people from all over India and around the world, reminding everyone why diversity, pride, and community matter. It’s a day when citizens sing the national anthem together, listen to inspiring speeches, and feel proud of the journey their country has taken since independence.

Politics

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Barenya Dipti

Danish Prime Minister Visits Greenland to Show Support Amid Tensions

Danish Prime Minister Visits Greenland to Show Support Amid Tensions

Politics

What’s Happening?

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has travelled to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to meet with Greenland’s leaders at a time described as a very difficult moment for the island and its people. During her visit, Frederiksen stressed that she came to show strong Danish support and to work closely with Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on “next steps” in what officials called a diplomatic and political path forward. 

The visit followed her participation in a European summit and talks with NATO officials, and took place amid heightened international attention on Greenland’s future and security in the Arctic region. Frederiksen described the situation as serious and emphasised the need for close cooperation between Denmark and Greenland. She said her focus was on strengthening ties, preparing for diplomatic steps together, and showing unity at a time of global interest in Greenland’s strategic location.

Why is it Important?

Denmark and Greenland are part of the same constitutional realm, meaning Greenland governs many of its own internal affairs but remains linked to Denmark on security and foreign policy. A visit by Denmark’s leader at a moment of international focus signals solidarity and coordination between the two governments.

Rather than conflict, leaders are focusing on dialogue, shared strategy, and peaceful negotiation. It also shows how global attention like interest from larger powers or changes in world politics can affect even remote regions and prompt leaders to meet face-to-face to plan how best to respond.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Omar Al Zaabi

AI Links: GPT-5.2 and Grokipedia Show How ChatGPT Sources Info

AI Links: GPT-5.2 and Grokipedia Show How ChatGPT Sources Info

Tech

What’s Happening?

The newest version of ChatGPT’s brain called GPT-5.2 has been spotted using information from a big online AI encyclopedia called Grokipedia when answering certain questions. Grokipedia was created by Elon Musk’s AI company and aims to be a new kind of encyclopedia on the web. In tests, the AI model pulled ideas or facts from articles on Grokipedia about nine times out of a dozen questions on topics like history and how some governments work. 

Grokipedia is very different from traditional encyclopedias like Wikipedia: instead of people editing articles directly, it uses AI to write and update content, and users can only suggest corrections instead of changing entries themselves. While some AI tools are now using Grokipedia content, others still rely on a wide mix of sources to help provide accurate answers.

Why is it Important?

This is interesting because it shows how AI systems learn from and choose information online like having many books on a shelf and deciding which ones to read before answering a question. If the sources are wide-ranging, the answers can be well-rounded, but if some sources have unusual or controversial material, it can influence the result. 

Grokipedia’s entries have sometimes been criticized for how they present certain topics, and that raises questions about how AI models decide which sources are trustworthy and when safety filters should block questionable content. It also shows that even rival tech companies like the teams behind GPT and Grokipedia can end up connected in unexpected ways when computers try to understand what’s online.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Varsha Soni

NASA Deploys ExoMiner AI to Speed Up Search for Earth-Like Exoplanets

NASA Deploys ExoMiner AI to Speed Up Search for Earth-Like Exoplanets

Science

What’s Happening?

NASA has started using an advanced new artificial intelligence tool called ExoMiner AI to speed up the search for Earth-like exoplanets, planets that orbit stars outside our solar system and could have conditions similar to Earth. This smart software helps scientists scan huge amounts of space data more quickly and accurately than humans could on their own.

NASA says the AI is not replacing scientists, it’s helping them work faster and make better decisions by telling them which signals look most like real exoplanets instead of false alarms caused by noise or other sources. By using ExoMiner AI, astronomers can focus more of their time on studying the most promising candidates for planets that might be rocky, similar in size to Earth, and possibly in the “habitable zone”, the region around a star where liquid water could exist.

Why is it Important?

This matters because finding Earth-like exoplanets is one of the most exciting quests in space science. For decades, astronomers have wondered whether other worlds like ours might exist, planets with rocky surfaces, comfortable temperatures, and maybe even water. But the data from telescopes can be overwhelming, with millions of signals to sort through. Using AI makes the process much faster and more efficient.

This also shows how future discoveries maybe even signs of water, unusual atmospheres, or clues about life could come from a combination of human curiosity and machine power. As NASA and other space agencies continue to explore the galaxy, tools like ExoMiner AI could help answer one of the biggest questions of all: Are we alone in the universe, or are there other Earth-like worlds out there?


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Culture & Festivals

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Editorial Team

India Celebrates Republic Day 2026 With Pride and Parade

India Celebrates Republic Day 2026 With Pride and Parade

Culture & Festivals

What’s Happening?

Republic Day is one of India’s biggest and most colourful celebrations and January 26, 2026 is no different! Every year on this day, India remembers when its Constitution officially came into effect back in 1950, making the country a republic  meaning the people choose their leaders and laws, not a king or queen.

Across the country, people celebrate with flag hoisting, patriotic songs, and lots of pride. The biggest celebration happens in the capital city, New Delhi, where there’s a huge parade full of bands, marching soldiers, giant floats, dancers, and displays of India’s culture and achievements. Veterans, school students, performers, and even dare-devil motorcycle teams take part, and the President of India watches it all from a special stand.

Why is it Important?

Republic Day is exciting because it’s all about who India is and what it stands for. The Constitution that came into force on January 26 teaches values like justice, freedom, equality, respect, and unity. It shows that every citizen, no matter where they come from has rights and responsibilities as part of a democratic nation.

Republic Day also connects people from all over India and around the world, reminding everyone why diversity, pride, and community matter. It’s a day when citizens sing the national anthem together, listen to inspiring speeches, and feel proud of the journey their country has taken since independence.

Politics

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Barenya Dipti

Danish Prime Minister Visits Greenland to Show Support Amid Tensions

Danish Prime Minister Visits Greenland to Show Support Amid Tensions

Politics

What’s Happening?

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has travelled to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to meet with Greenland’s leaders at a time described as a very difficult moment for the island and its people. During her visit, Frederiksen stressed that she came to show strong Danish support and to work closely with Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on “next steps” in what officials called a diplomatic and political path forward. 

The visit followed her participation in a European summit and talks with NATO officials, and took place amid heightened international attention on Greenland’s future and security in the Arctic region. Frederiksen described the situation as serious and emphasised the need for close cooperation between Denmark and Greenland. She said her focus was on strengthening ties, preparing for diplomatic steps together, and showing unity at a time of global interest in Greenland’s strategic location.

Why is it Important?

Denmark and Greenland are part of the same constitutional realm, meaning Greenland governs many of its own internal affairs but remains linked to Denmark on security and foreign policy. A visit by Denmark’s leader at a moment of international focus signals solidarity and coordination between the two governments.

Rather than conflict, leaders are focusing on dialogue, shared strategy, and peaceful negotiation. It also shows how global attention like interest from larger powers or changes in world politics can affect even remote regions and prompt leaders to meet face-to-face to plan how best to respond.

Tech

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Omar Al Zaabi

AI Links: GPT-5.2 and Grokipedia Show How ChatGPT Sources Info

AI Links: GPT-5.2 and Grokipedia Show How ChatGPT Sources Info

Tech

What’s Happening?

The newest version of ChatGPT’s brain called GPT-5.2 has been spotted using information from a big online AI encyclopedia called Grokipedia when answering certain questions. Grokipedia was created by Elon Musk’s AI company and aims to be a new kind of encyclopedia on the web. In tests, the AI model pulled ideas or facts from articles on Grokipedia about nine times out of a dozen questions on topics like history and how some governments work. 

Grokipedia is very different from traditional encyclopedias like Wikipedia: instead of people editing articles directly, it uses AI to write and update content, and users can only suggest corrections instead of changing entries themselves. While some AI tools are now using Grokipedia content, others still rely on a wide mix of sources to help provide accurate answers.

Why is it Important?

This is interesting because it shows how AI systems learn from and choose information online like having many books on a shelf and deciding which ones to read before answering a question. If the sources are wide-ranging, the answers can be well-rounded, but if some sources have unusual or controversial material, it can influence the result. 

Grokipedia’s entries have sometimes been criticized for how they present certain topics, and that raises questions about how AI models decide which sources are trustworthy and when safety filters should block questionable content. It also shows that even rival tech companies like the teams behind GPT and Grokipedia can end up connected in unexpected ways when computers try to understand what’s online.

Science

The Bribooks Times

Jan 26th 2026
-By Varsha Soni

NASA Deploys ExoMiner AI to Speed Up Search for Earth-Like Exoplanets

NASA Deploys ExoMiner AI to Speed Up Search for Earth-Like Exoplanets

Science

What’s Happening?

NASA has started using an advanced new artificial intelligence tool called ExoMiner AI to speed up the search for Earth-like exoplanets, planets that orbit stars outside our solar system and could have conditions similar to Earth. This smart software helps scientists scan huge amounts of space data more quickly and accurately than humans could on their own.

NASA says the AI is not replacing scientists, it’s helping them work faster and make better decisions by telling them which signals look most like real exoplanets instead of false alarms caused by noise or other sources. By using ExoMiner AI, astronomers can focus more of their time on studying the most promising candidates for planets that might be rocky, similar in size to Earth, and possibly in the “habitable zone”, the region around a star where liquid water could exist.

Why is it Important?

This matters because finding Earth-like exoplanets is one of the most exciting quests in space science. For decades, astronomers have wondered whether other worlds like ours might exist, planets with rocky surfaces, comfortable temperatures, and maybe even water. But the data from telescopes can be overwhelming, with millions of signals to sort through. Using AI makes the process much faster and more efficient.

This also shows how future discoveries maybe even signs of water, unusual atmospheres, or clues about life could come from a combination of human curiosity and machine power. As NASA and other space agencies continue to explore the galaxy, tools like ExoMiner AI could help answer one of the biggest questions of all: Are we alone in the universe, or are there other Earth-like worlds out there?