US federal workers have begun to feel the heat of government shutdown as it enters its second week, as many have resorted to even taking loans to cover everyday expenses. Since October 1, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been furloughed, while others deemed essential, including some military personnel, must work without pay.All work…
Why are Only 39% of Massachusetts 8th Graders Meeting Civics MCAS Expectations? (Image: Pexels) When Massachusetts 8th graders took their first ever Civics MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) last spring, the results were sobering: just 39 percent of students met or exceeded expectations, while 16 percent failed entirely. That is despite the fact that civics…
MS Dhoni’s arrival attracted huge crowds both at the airport and the stadium he was at to inaugurate (Screengrabs) Madurai witnessed scenes of frenzy on Thursday as former India captain MS Dhoni arrived in the city to inaugurate a newly built international-standard cricket stadium. Several hundreds of fans thronged the Madurai airport, chanting “Dhoni, Dhoni”…
Silver rate today: Silver surged by Rs 6,000 to a fresh peak of Rs 1,63,000 per kilogram in New Delhi, boosted by global safe-haven buying and expectations of US rate cuts.The white metal experienced its second steep rise in a week, after climbing Rs 7,400 to close at Rs 1,57,400 per kg on October 6….
Prithvi Shaw (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Prithvi Shaw has always been a mix of raw talent and headline-making controversy. In a recent three-day practice match between Mumbai and Maharashtra at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Shaw showcased his batting prowess by scoring 181 off 220 balls, including 21 fours and three sixes, forming…
The Indian government is signalling a warmer reception for Chinese investment in electronics manufacturing, provided companies commit to technology transfer and local workforce training, officials said.This could improve the chances of Chinese joint ventures clearing the stricter scrutiny currently applied to investments from neighbouring countries, a ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) official said.“The ECMS…
Witness to the final days of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, the lanes of Mirzapur’s Gangapur Shivala Mahant locality bore a heavy silence on Friday. It’s at a house in this lane that TOI spent some time with him for what could have been one of the last interviews of the doyen of Hindustani classical music.A few…
Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor’s casual style sparked online comments when he attended cousin Anshula Kapoor’s engagement in a white T-shirt and track pants. He explained his formal clothes didn’t fit due to weight loss. Known for relaxed fashion, Harsh last starred in Netflix’s Thar and plans an upcoming art project. Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor’s approach to fashion…
The government has announced that all the new centrally sponsored schemes should use Aadhaar authentication for direct benefit transfers. Alongside, payments should be processed using the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System to ensure more transparency.Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, the department of expenditure (DoE) has instructed ministries and state governments to make digital and…
In a surprising twist of fate, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have shaken their hands, scrubbing off the alleged bad blood from whiny rumors. Swift’s darling fiancé, Travis Kelce, dropped jaws in his recent podcast with his brother when he claimed to be biased towards their ‘friend.’ As the legal mess between Lively and Justin…