While Harvard and Columbia lose millions in federal cuts, this California university pockets $2 million from Trump: Here’s why

Image caption: www.pacific..edu Across the United States, colleges and universities are grappling with a deepening funding crisis. Shrinking federal and state budgets, rising operational costs, and the expiration of pandemic-era relief funds have left many institutions slashing programs, cutting staff, and tightening financial aid. Elite institutions like Harvard face potential losses nearing $1 billion annually…

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India’s 3rd launch pad In Sriharikota only by March 2029 | India News

Representative image (TOI) Bengaluru: India’s third satellite launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota is slated to be fully operational only by March 2029, according to the Department of Space. The ambitious project, seen as critical to the country’s growing space programme, is progressing through key milestones following financial sanction earlier this…

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‘Coolie’ mania grips Kerala; Fans storm theatres for advance bookings; Rajinikanth’s 6 AM show sparks frenzy | Malayalam Movie News

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The ‘Coolie’ fever has officially taken over Kerala. As Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film ‘Coolie gears up for release on August 14, 2025, fans across the state are already lining up in huge numbers for advance bookings.A viral video posted by the film’s production team captures the madness — scores of fans rushing to…

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‘Big ‘kaand’ happening under EC’s nose’: Priyanka Gandhi slams poll body; backs Rahul’s claims of voter fraud | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday hit out at the Election Commission (EC), asking it to investigate Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of large-scale voter fraud.The Congress leader questioned whether the poll body sees its responsibility as being solely towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Priyanka accused the EC of…

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Salman Khan features in ad with Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan, Alizeh Agnihotri and others; fans call his family an ‘inspiration’ |

Salman Khan’s latest ad campaign became a heartwarming family affair, uniting his siblings Arbaaz, Sohail, and Alvira, along with their children. The Khan family sported ‘Fantastic Four’ T-shirts, celebrating a collaboration between Salman’s brand and Marvel India. Fans showered love on the family bonding, praising their style, unity, and inspiring connection. Bollywood’s beloved ‘Bhai’ is…

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Asia Cup 2025: ‘Need a senior batter’ Wasim Akram calls for this player’s return for continental tournament | Cricket News

Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram. (Image credit: X) Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has called for Babar Azam‘s return to Pakistan’s T20I team for the upcoming Asia Cup in September, emphasising the need for an experienced player in the squad after Babar was dropped from the T20I format following his last appearance against South…

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India’s auto retail slips 4.3%: Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers’ sales decline in July; tractor segment bucks trend with 11% growth

Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India declined 4.31 per cent year-on-year to 1.96 million units in July, reflecting weak consumer sentiment on a high base. While tractor sales posted strong double-digit growth, passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw declines, and commercial vehicle sales remained largely flat. Robust rainfall and substantial crop sowing boosted tractor…

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‘I used to throw tantrums’: D Gukesh shares how meditation changed his chess and life | Chess News

World Chess Champion D Gukesh (Insta-chessbaseindia) World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju has credited meditation and yoga practices for transforming him from an impulsive, short-tempered individual into a composed player who can maintain focus under pressure. Speaking at an event in Katowice, Poland, following an exhibition blitz match against Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Gukesh shared how these practices…

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