US universities under pressure to prove ROI as students question value. (AI Image) For many young Americans, deciding whether to attend university — and which one — has become a complex financial decision. With rising tuition fees, mounting student debt, and an uncertain job market, students and families are increasingly asking a critical question: Is…
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is a box office hit, nearing ₹500 crore in India and already surpassing it globally. The film has become the year’s second-highest grosser, trailing only ‘Chhaava’. Actor Gulshan Devaiah shared his compelling reasons for taking on a negative role, drawn by the character’s flawed yet relatable nature. After Kantara –…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan Cricket Board is set to replace Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain with all-rounder Shadab Khan following Pakistan‘s three consecutive losses to India in the Asia Cup 2025. According to PTI, decision comes as part of a strategic reset ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled…
Patna/Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday hit the poll turf in Bihar and addressed rallies in support of NDA candidates in Danapur and Saharsa.He accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress of encouraging burqa politics to ensure bogus voting in the Bihar elections.“Should they (infiltrators) be allowed to vote and loot the rights of…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh CID on Thursday arrested a 35-year-old BTech graduate from Lucknow who duped hundreds of aspirants across several states by posing as a Gujarat-cadre IAS officer and issuing fake govt appointment letters, including those for Deputy SP and Secretariat posts.The accused, identified as Vivek Mishra alias Vivek Anand Mishra, a native of Bokaro,…
Dehradun: Guest teachers in Uttarakhand have expressed frustration after around 50 personnel across various districts were laid off on the same day that 1,347 assistant teachers (LT grade) were directly appointed through the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission.Teachers called the move contradictory to assurances previously given by the education department. “On Tuesday, education minister Dhan…
Lucknow: Maintaining that it is facing a flood of cases in which people are being falsely implicated under the Cow Slaughter Act, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has said that transporting cattle within the state does not constitute a crime. Citing previous decisions, the court also said that preparing to slaughter cattle…
New Delhi: Supreme Court Thursday dismissed Telangana govt’s plea challenging a high court order staying implementation of 42% reservation for backward classes in local body polls.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta asked Telangana HC to decide the main matter on merits.“You may continue with your elections. The order shall not affect the…
Lucknow: Allahabad high court’s Lucknow bench has pulled up Uttar Pradesh govt over what it called a “flood” of false cases under the law against cow slaughter, stressing that transporting cattle within the state does not amount to a crime.Citing earlier rulings, court said even preparing to slaughter cattle is not punishable under the UP…
Calangute: Several retail and wholesale liquor outlets in Calangute, found selling alcohol after 10pm, were shut down by the excise department on Tuesday night.The drive started after Calangute MLA Michael Lobo urged the excise commissioner to enforce the mandatory closing time in the Calangute-Candolim coastal belt following incidents of hooliganism and violence by inebriated tourists…