Head Start programmes face closure amid US government shutdown: How families are affected. (Getty Images) The ongoing US government shutdown is putting federal funding for Head Start programmes at risk, leaving tens of thousands of vulnerable preschoolers without guaranteed access to early education. These programmes, which serve some of the nation’s neediest children, rely almost…
Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a thrilling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Getty Images) Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup,…
Pradeep Ranganathan’s hilarious romp ‘Dude’ has taken the box office by storm, grossing an impressive Rs 40 crore within its first four days. The film’s numbers soared not just over the weekend but continued to shine well into the week, propelled primarily by the Tamil audience’s enthusiasm. Pradeep Ranganathan’s latest comedy entertainer ‘Dude’ continues its…
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks with union members at the National Nuclear Security Administration where he announced the furloughing of 1,400 federal workers as part of the shutdown which began Oct. 1, during a news conference at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) in Las Vegas on Monday Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo)…
Virat Kohli, playing his first ODI since March 2025, was caught behind playing outside the off-stump against Mitchell Starc. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has urged Virat Kohli to steer clear of overthinking and self-arguments after his duck in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday. Kohli, playing his…
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ continues its phenomenal box office journey, crossing Rs 535 crore. The mythological drama’s strong performance over Diwali highlights its widespread appeal. Director Rishab Shetty emphasizes the film’s focus on folklore and belief systems, devoid of any political agenda. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut lauded the movie’s portrayal of divine culture. After crossing…
New Delhi: Police arrested three men, including a 19-year-old Instagram influencer, for duping people through online scams involving fake job offers and bogus product sales. The arrests were made after two separate cases of cyber fraud were traced to a syndicate operating from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Police said the first case involved a “work-from-home” hotel…
The Kali Puja in Florida, US Patna: They are around 8,000 miles away from India on the shores of the Atlantic but their heart and spirit lie on the banks of Ganga, all the more when festivals are around.Bengali Society of Florida (BSF), comprising over 500 ‘probashi’ (immigrant) Bengalis, including several from Bihar, celebrated Kali…
US President Donald Trump on Monday set the tone for his upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, saying the two countries would strike a “fantastic deal” — and warning that failure to reach an agreement could see China face potential tariffs of 155%.“I think we’re going to end up having a fantastic deal with…
Coach Manolo Marquez is preparing FC Goa for a big clash against Al Nassr FC Panaji: FC Goa entered the AFC Champions League group stage with big expectations. The playoff win against Al Seeb provided hope, but since qualifying at the expense of the Oman Professional League champions, the team has left a lot to…
