When Alex Karp, CEO of software company Palantir Technologies, spoke during the company’s recent earnings call, he made a pointed remark that might resonate with students and early-career professionals alike. Karp said that degrees from top institutions like Harvard, Princeton, or Yale no longer carry weight once someone joins the company.“If you did not go…
In recent months, major shifts at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) have sparked concern among educators, historians and humanities students alike. According to The New York Times, the agency has redirected funding towards projects aligned with former President Donald Trump’s cultural priorities, following the abrupt cancellation of many existing grants. Grant cancellations raise…
Fox on the field (Video grab) In one of the rarest interruptions seen in cricket, a fox stole the spotlight during the season opener of The Hundred 2025, halting play momentarily and delighting a packed Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.The bizarre moment occurred during the high-octane clash between London Spirit and defending champions Oval Invincibles,…
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s romantic film ‘Saiyaara’, directed by Mohit Suri, has enjoyed a blockbuster run at the Indian box office. After crossing the huge milestone of Rs 300 crore, the film is now seeing a drop in its third week.Saiyaara Movie Review A dream run faces a dip ‘Saiyaara’ opened with a bang…
Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Should socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani clinch the New York City mayoralty this November, he may appoint one of the city’s most polarizing figures to helm its public education system: Jamaal Bowman. A former congressman, middle…
‘Son of Sardaar 2’ continued its steady run at the Indian box office on Tuesday, Day 5, showing modest growth despite competition from multiple releases. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, the Ajay Devgn-starrer earned approximately Rs 2.50 crore on its fifth day, pushing the film’s total domestic collection to around Rs 29.60 crore. The…
Virginia’s educational landscape is as diverse as its geography, spanning historic boarding schools tucked into the Blue Ridge foothills to innovative academies rooted in urban centers. What unites the best of these institutions isn’t just strong academics, but a shared commitment to developing curious, capable, and compassionate students. This curated selection spotlights eight schools, public…
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), a wide-ranging federal budget reconciliation package that has already sparked a wave of policy debates across the country. Among its many provisions, including tax reforms and defense spending increases, the bill introduces substantial changes to federal student loan programs….
MUMBAI: Infrastructure tycoon Gautam Adani has stepped down from his executive position at his group’s most valuable company, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, no longer serving as a key managerial figure. He has transitioned to the role of non-executive chairman, with his older son Karan Adani (38) already managing the port operations. Following Tuesday’s…
MUMBAI: The appetite of Indians for credit-funded leisure is growing. Holidays have overtaken home renovations and medical needs as the leading reason for taking personal loans. A Paisabazaar report, based on a survey of over 5,700 respondents in 97 cities, finds that in the first half of 2025, 27% borrowers took a loan to fund…
