Hyderabad-based earthquake enthusiast Siva Sitaram’s accurate prediction of an earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, has ignited a debate among experts. Sitaram, who has successfully predicted earthquakes 18 times in the past, uses a variety of parameters for his predictions. His foresight, which came close to a month before the actual earthquake, has raised questions about the reliability of such methods. While Sitaram’s track record is impressive, experts are emphasizing the need for scientific validation of earthquake prediction methods. The discussion surrounding Sitaram’s prediction highlights the ongoing interest and research in earthquake forecasting, a topic of great significance in seismically active regions like India.