North America

A striking celestial spectacle unfolded across North America as a dramatic “blood moon” lunar eclipse illuminated the night sky, drawing widespread attention from astronomers, skywatchers and scientific institutions. The phenomenon occurs when the Total Lunar Eclipse aligns the Earth, Moon and Sun, causing the Moon to appear deep red as sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere. The event triggered strong public engagement with astronomy while also generating valuable observational data for researchers.

Darwinbox, a leading HR tech startup, has successfully concluded its third employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) buyback, disbursing Rs. 86 crore among over 350 employees. The move underscores the company's emphasis on cultivating a culture of ownership and rewarding its workforce. The buyback spans employees across 11 international offices, including India, North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. This initiative follows Darwinbox’s recent capital infusion of USD 140 million in March 2025, which brought global investment firms Partners Group and KKR on board.

In a significant strategic move, Indian energy storage innovator PURE has entered the North American market through a co-branding alliance with Canada-based Charge Power Inc. The partnership aims to deliver cutting-edge energy storage solutions across residential, commercial, and grid-scale applications in both the United States and Canada.