Srinagar representative image SRINAGAR: Nasir Hamid Khan had padded up for a routine sweep when he ordered a clean-up of the attic at Srinagar’s almost century-old Amar Singh Club as secretary but was stumped when the workers found a govt letter from 1930s urging support for cricket bats made by “Kashmir Willows Ltd”.The letter was…
Vanderbilt Senate condemns US federal compact. (Getty Images) In an emergency session, the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate has formally condemned a proposed compact from the Trump administration, citing concerns over legality, academic freedom, and institutional independence.The resolution, passed by a 30-11 vote with one abstention, opposes the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which offers…
Azadi by Booker winner Arundhati Roy SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir high court has set up a three-judge full bench to hear a clutch of petitions challenging the Union territory administration’s ban on 25 books. At the centre of the dispute is an August 5 order by J&K home department, which banned the publication and circulation…
Speaking about Kavin, he shares, “Kavin sir’s speciality is his soft humour. That innocent humour is also what I like in Rajini sir, Bhagyaraj sir and Mohanlal sir.” Vishnu Edavan, who is known for penning the lyrics of popular songs like Monica ( Coolie ) and Manasilayo ( Vettaiyan ) is directing his debut film,…
JAMMU: Security forces Saturday launched a search operation after two Pakistani drones were seen hovering over the forward border villages along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.“The drones were sighted over Challiyari village in the Ghagwal area, and Chamliyal village in Ramgarh late Friday night,” officials said.“BSF personnel have cordoned…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the family of Hariom Valmiki on Saturday, a Dalit man who was beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of being a ‘drone thief’ in Rae Bareli on October 2. He has promised a permanent job to the deceased’s wife Sangeeta, a house under the CM Awas Yojna…
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel believes global regulation of technology and climate action could pave the way for a “one-world government” — and, ultimately, the rise of the Antichrist. In a series of private lectures, he even suggested that Greta Thunberg fits the profile. Driving the News The Times of London has obtained transcripts from a…
Maruti Suzuki India is intensifying efforts to boost sales of its entry-level cars, aiming to achieve record volumes for the Alto and S-Presso in the ongoing fiscal 2026. The company is relying on aggressive price reductions, festive finance schemes, and a focused push to attract two-wheeler riders into the four-wheeler segment.According to sources familiar with…
Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as AI advisor. (Getty Images) Rishi Sunak has taken on advisory roles at leading artificial intelligence companies Microsoft and Anthropic, marking his growing involvement in the tech sector. The former UK prime minister, known for his tenure from 2022 to 2024, is now focusing on shaping the future of…
England’s Sophie Ecclestone celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Hasini Perera (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored her fifth Women’s World Cup century while Sophie Ecclestone delivered an outstanding bowling performance, leading England to an 89-run win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.Sciver-Brunt’s impressive 117 runs from 117 balls, including nine fours and two…