PUNE: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Monday morning arrested a software engineer, Zubair Hangargekar (35) from Kondhwa, on the charge of possessing literature of the banned terrorist organisation, al-Qaida. The ATS also detained Hangargekar’s friend at the Pune railway station for questioning soon after the two returned from Chennai. They had gone there to…
The Trump administration’s massive changes to the H1B system have fanned the fires of debates in America. The question that takes center stage is: Who really benefits from America’s skilled immigration framework? The reforms, rooted in a $100,000 supplemental fee for certain new applications and a wage-based selection process, are being positioned as an effort…
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Thamma’ has soared past ₹100 crore in India, outperforming ‘Bhediya’ and nearing ‘Munjya’s’ collection. Despite mixed reviews, the film showed strong weekend numbers and a slight Tuesday uptick. Actor Harshvardhan Rane urged audiences to support both ‘Thamma’ and his own film this Diwali, celebrating the public’s role in combating nepotism….
At least 11 American states and two territories have complied with a directive from the Trump administration to remove all references to gender identity, transgender and non-binary people from a federally funded sex education initiative, The Guardian reports.The order, issued through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), warned that states risked…
Mohammed Shami and Ajinkya Rahane NEW DELHI: In a rare show of collective dissent, several senior Indian cricketers — led by Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane, and Karun Nair — have publicly voiced their frustration over the selection policies and communication gaps under chairman Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee. From questions about transparency to age bias, the…
THANE: A 17-year-old boy was detained by the Kapurbawdi police for allegedly setting his minor girlfriend on fire after a quarrel in Thane. The girl, 17, sustained nearly 80% burn injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital, said police.Police said the victim lives with her family in the Kapurbawdi area and earlier resided in…
‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ didn’t storm into theatres with the usual fanfare of a festive biggie — yet, quietly and steadily, it’s turning into a surprise performer this Diwali season. The Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa starrer went head-to-head with Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s high-profile horror-comedy ‘Thamma’, a daunting clash for any…
MUMBAI: Ports operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) expressed an intent to participate in projects worth Rs 53,000 crore at the upcoming Vadhvan port in Palghar by signing two MoUs with the Centre-run Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Tuesday. The MoUs were inked at the ongoing India Maritime Week Summit in…
Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju’s romantic flick ‘Dude’ is taking the Indian box office by storm, raking in nearly Rs 70 crore in just 12 days. Under the direction of Keerthiswaran, the film has received rave reviews for its daring storytelling and outstanding performances. Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju’s romantic entertainer ‘Dude’ continues its impressive…
There was a time when earning an ‘A’ from Harvard meant brushing shoulders with academic greatness, a mark that distinguished the extraordinary from the accomplished. Today, however, that distinction seems blurred. According to a report by Harvard’s Office of Undergraduate Education, nearly 60% of all grades awarded at Harvard College are A’s, up from 40%…
