Columbia University has regained access to over $400 million in federal research funding following a controversial settlement with the US government. The move brings temporary relief for students involved in research and federally funded programs, but questions remain, especially for international students and those planning academic careers. Why it matters to students Federal research funding…
Retail investors are continuing to pour large sums into mid and smallcap mutual fund schemes, chasing high returns even as experts warn of stretched valuations and recommend a shift to safer ground.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), investors allocated Rs 20,255 crore into mid and smallcap schemes in the…
Trump attributed the large banks’ rejection of him and his supporters to regulatory pressure from the then Biden administration. US President Donald Trump has revealed that America’s two biggest banks, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, have rejected him as a customer in the past. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said he had been…
Fresh off the success of Son of Sardaar 2 alongside Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur is in a celebratory mood, but she’s keeping her cards close to her chest. In a recent interview, the actress revealed she’s manifesting big things for her career, but avoids speaking about them aloud, thanks to her strong belief in the…
Fraudsters are increasingly exploiting Aadhaar-linked identity systems to file bogus insurance claims, prompting a large-scale probe by the Uttar Pradesh Police and a renewed industry push to tighten oversight across health, life, and motor insurance sectors.According to officials, criminals have now moved beyond PIN code manipulation — a fraud technique previously used to bypass claim…
NEW DELHI: More than one cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday triggered flash floods and caused large-scale damage in high-altitude villages such as Dharali and Sukhi Top. The incident is the latest in a series of extreme weather events to hit the region during the monsoon season. Here’s a breakdown of what a cloudburst…
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill showed remarkable consistency in his approach and demonstrated respect for “good balls” en route to a record-breaking 754-run tally in the Test series against England, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said on Tuesday.While Gill narrowly missed surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s record of most runs by an Indian…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a new threshold-based framework to determine the materiality of related party transactions (RPTs), aligning the compliance burden with the turnover scale of listed entities.According to a consultation paper released on Monday, Sebi suggested that for companies with an annual consolidated turnover up to Rs 20,000…
Lucknow: When the floodwaters started receding in Prayagraj’s Chota Baghada area a couple of years back, Ramakant Tripathi’s family decided to shift back to the ground floor of their three-storey house after days of torment. The joy of climbing down back to bedroom, hall and kitchen, however, got a jolt by the sight of a…
Celebrity weddings are often spoken about for days. Every couple opts for their own dreamy vibe for their special day. While Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor opted for a cosy intimate wedding in their balcony, some celebs choose for fairy-tale like destinations. One such unforgettable celebration was that of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, who…
