FILE: (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times) American higher education stands at a crossroads where ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) intersect with political scrutiny and legal constraints. What was once a progressive framework for shaping inclusive campuses has evolved into a decisive criterion in faculty hiring, even as legislators and executive authorities attempt…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said the true spirit of Swadeshi was the nation’s policy to engage internationally by choice and not under pressure.“Self-reliance is the key to everything. Our country must be self-reliant. For self-reliance, priority should be given to the use…
Rahul Vaidya addressed industry relationships and the Virat Kohli-Avneet Kaur controversy during his Lalbaugcha Raja performance. He dismissed concerns about fragile industry ties, stating that genuine relationships would withstand misunderstandings. Vaidya playfully referenced Kohli’s Instagram glitch and the subsequent social media fallout, including being blocked and later unblocked by the cricketer, while celebrating his historic…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked schools across the country to ensure that children aged between 5 and 15 years complete their mandatory Aadhaar biometric updates without delay.UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar has written to chief secretaries of states and Union territories, urging them to conduct special camps in schools to clear the…
Indian authorities have brought down one of the country’s most advanced darknet drug syndicates, exposing a chilling intersection of technology, global supply chains, and narcotics trafficking. At the centre of the operation was Edison Babu, a former engineer whose alias, “Ketamelon,” had grown into India’s most advanced darknet marketplace vendor, rivalling international cartels in both…
Australia expels Iranian ambassador, accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks on its soil. Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi, accusing the country of organizing two anti-Semitic attacks last year. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization said Iran was behind arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company, in Sydney in October last year…
Govinda and his wife Ssunita finally made a joint appearance on Ganesh Chaturthi in front of the media as they welcomed Ganpati Bappa at their residence. The couple slammed all the divorce rumours with their appearance together. On this occasion, as they spoke to the media, at first when they were asked about their divorce…
Nirupama Devi Seram and Ajith Narayana won silver and gold respectively (Images via X/Screengrabs) Indian lifters enjoyed a strong outing at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday in Ahmedabad, with Ajith Narayana and Nirupama Devi Seram returning with gold and silver finishes in the men’s 71kg and women’s 63kg category respectively . Narayana, competing in…
Salman Khan and his family have consistently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion and unity. Over the years, their festivities, primarily held at Arpita Khan Sharma’s residence, have included traditional rituals and family gatherings. The celebrations have also featured appearances from Bollywood celebrities, highlighting the Khan family’s commitment to faith and deep-rooted values, marked by joyous…
The relationship status has significantly evolved from being a “good friend” to becoming a “bad trading partner”, it says. (AI image) Barclays has flagged ‘serious threat’ to around 70% of India’s exports to the US with the Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs coming into effect today. “The risks to growth for the Indian economy have…
