The morning after his historic victory, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a transition team. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, soon to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, has entrusted the reins of his transition to a group of seasoned women who have long shaped the city’s governance from behind the scenes. Who’s leading the…
In 2010, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, delivered the baccalaureate address at Princeton University. His speech offered graduates a reflection that remains relevant even today. Bezos explored the difference between gifts and choices, urging students to focus on decisions that shape a meaningful life rather than rely only on natural ability.In a world where…
The effort to turn a prime stretch of downtown Miami real estate into the future site of United States President Donald Trump’s presidential library has been halted, at least for now.The District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College has filed an appeal in Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn a ruling…
In Chinle, Arizona, a community deep within the Navajo Nation, the consequences of the United States government shutdown are no longer abstract. They are visible in cafeterias and shuttered after-school programmes, where students once gathered not only to study but also to eat.Federal money accounts for a modest share of most school budgets across the…
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s decision to invite applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calicut has prompted the state government on Wednesday to term it as “undemocratic” and “condemnable”.State Higher Education Minister R Bindu said that the governor’s decision was an encroachment into the universities under the control of the…
Karnataka SSLC and PUC final time table 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has officially released the final timetable for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) – 1 and SSLC – 2, and Pre-University Course (PUC) – 1 and PUC – 2 examinations, 2026.The SSLC-1 exam will begin on March 18 and end on…
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi on Tuesday made history in the United States’ Virginia, becoming the state’s first Indian-American and first Muslim to win a statewide office. The former professor defeated Republican John Reid in the lieutenant governor’s race, marking a milestone that bridges continents, classrooms, and communities.As lieutenant governor, Hashmi will preside over the Virginia Senate,…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important advisory for candidates who have not yet completed their registration process for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) December 2025 examination. The registration portal will close on November 7, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). NTA’s advisory for pending applicants As per the official…
Counting of votes is underway for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections, held on Tuesday amid high enthusiasm and colourful campaigning across the campus.The results are expected to be announced on November 6, according to the JNUSU Election Committee.The polls recorded a voter turnout of 67 per cent this year – a slight…
As votes continue to be tallied in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey is holding a narrow lead over challenger Omar Fateh in a crowded field of fifteen candidates. The race, which has now moved to a second round of counting under the city’s ranked-choice voting system, could determine whether Frey secures a third term as mayor,…
