US President Donald Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education has triggered an unprecedented standoff between the federal government and some of the nation’s top universities. The initiative promises access to billions in federal research grants and student-aid programs, but only if universities comply with a set of strict federal mandates affecting admissions, faculty…
Harshit Rana of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India face mounting pressure following their disappointing loss in the first ODI against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The match, which was initially anticipated as a celebratory return for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, resulted in India conceding a 1-0 series lead.Australia won the toss and…
Are Americans Finally Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Workday? (Image: Pexels) The traditional 9-to-5 job of fixed hours, one employer and one location is no longer the default for many Americans. In the wake of Covid-19, rising platform work and changing attitudes about purpose and stability, people are inventing alternative work lives that trade rigid…
NEW DELHI: A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Sunday. According to airport authorities, Saudia flight 821 was diverted after a passenger fell unconscious and the crew reported the medical situation mid-air. The aircraft touched down around 6.30 pm. The passenger, an Indonesian…
As Salman Khan gears up to film ‘Battle of Galwan’ in Mumbai, a fortress of security envelops the production. With both private commandos and a government security team in place, the protective measures rival those afforded to high-profile politicians. To maintain a secure environment, stringent protocols are enforced—everyone must surrender their mobile phones and secure…
An AI-generated image of Nitish Kumar India’s political history is packed with turning points, each shaping the course of the next decade. And a very few years proved as crucial as 2013. That summer, two decisions were made within a week, which seemed to rewire Indian politics.On June 9, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named…
Kylie Jenner, one of the youngest self-made entrepreneurs in the beauty industry, has spent the last decade building a global empire with her makeup brand. As she celebrated the brand’s 10th anniversary with heartfelt posts looking back at her journey, it was a happy moment for her and her fans, but unexpectedly stirred controversy online….
Sometimes, the margins of victory can be paper thin — and in a state like Bihar, where allegiances and alliances shift like monsoon clouds, that couldn’t be more true. Every election here is a reminder that even a few hundred votes can redraw political maps.As the 2025 Assembly elections draw closer, attention is turning to…
As Sunny Deol marks his 68th birthday, his financial prowess shines bright with a whopping net worth in 2025, a testament to his enduring popularity and his smashing hit, ‘Gadar 2’. Besides his impressive earnings, he owns a stunning array of properties, including luxury bungalows in Mumbai and cherished land from his roots in Punjab….
The EPFO is a cornerstone of long-term social security for millions of organised sector workers. Its latest reforms reflect a fine balance between liberal & simplified withdrawal options for various needs with a decent corpus at the time of retirement, enhancing financial security and ease of living. Here’s a look at the key changes recently…