Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements. The move marks a significant shift in the post-pandemic admissions landscape, as every other Ivy League institution returns to mandatory SAT or ACT submissions. A…
The accused, identified as Sonu Barai, died on the spot; 24-year-old Manisha Yadav is critical and undergoing treatment in a private hospital. MUMBAI: A 24-year-old unemployed man, upset over breakup with his girlfriend, chased her to a maternity hospital in full public view in Lalbaug’s Chinchpokli area early Friday morning, stabbed her, and then slit…
Pop icon Britney Spears found herself at the centre of yet another media frenzy. The singer, who has been spending her time away from the spotlight after the end of her conservatorship, was back in the headlines this week following revelations made in ex-husband Kevin Federline’s tell-all memoir. Britney’s video goes viral The star, was…
Get ready for ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ next month! Ajay Devgn leads the cast, reportedly charging a hefty amount. Rakul Preet Singh is back as Ayesha, with R. Madhavan and Gautami Kapoor also joining. The trailer has already sparked excitement, hinting at a fun-filled sequel hitting theatres on November 14, 2025. ‘De De Pyaar…
US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the labor department report, cited by AP, consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier—the highest…
Several Bollywood celebrities were spotted flying out to join the celebrations in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Among those headed for the grand bash were Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar, and Ananya Panday. Ranveer and Deepika’s airport style wins hearts Ranveer Singh kept it cool and casual in black pants and an oversized white T-shirt, pairing his…
Charred remains of a Hyderabad-bound private bus that caught fire after a collision with a two-wheeler, near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. NEW DELHI: The blaze that engulfed a passenger bus in Andhra Pradesh in the wee hours of Friday was sparked when a motorcycle came under the vehicle and was dragged along, leading…
Social security benefits to rise 2.8% (AP) The Social Security administration on Friday announced that its benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly boost of more than $56. The rise reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71…
Emman Atienza cause of death: How did the TikTok star and daughter of Kuya Kim Atienza die at 19 (Image via Getty) Emman Atienza, a 19-year-old TikTok creator and daughter of Filipino TV host Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza and Felicia Hung-Atienza, has passed away. She was found dead at her home in Los Angeles on…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.496 billion, reaching $702.28 billion for the week ending October 17, majorly driven by an increase in the value of gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India said Friday.Last week, the overall reserves had increased by $2.176 billion to $697.784 billion, reported PTI.Foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest part…
