US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise The latest 2023 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data from the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals a significant decline in literacy and numeracy among young adults aged 16 to 24. Despite rising high school graduation rates, millions…
Shahid Afridi of the ICC World XI bowls during the T20 match between ICC World XI and West Indies at Lord’s Cricket Ground on May 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi expressed disappointment with Afghanistan, saying it is regrettable that the country seems to have “forgotten…
SRINAGAR: J&K Peoples Conference chief and Handwara MLA, Sajad Gani Lone, Sunday endorsed AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s criticism of chief minister Omar Abdullah’s statement that he doesn’t have sufficient power to repeal Public Safety Act (PSA).“It is for the first time that someone from the rest of the country has called a spade a spade,”…
The horror sequel “Black Phone 2” topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Not only did it surpass the original’s $23.6 million debut, it’s a much-needed win for Blumhouse after a string of disappointments this year like “M3GAN 2.0.” Though “Black Phone…
Wall Street week ahead: US stock markets are showing signs of shakiness as investors prepare for a week packed with corporate earnings and delayed inflation data. According to a Reuters report, major companies such as Tesla and Netflix are expected to provide a clearer picture of corporate profits, while the delayed September Consumer Price Index…
Diwali celebrations are on in full swing in Bollywood and who better than the Kapoor family to kick things off with a glamorous bash. Leading the glam parade this season were Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan, who put the night of merriment to good use as they posed amidst the fairy lights for some…
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire greets supporters (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson) Liverpool faced their fourth consecutive defeat, a first in 11 years, as Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory at Anfield on Sunday. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal with a header in the 84th minute, giving United manager Ruben Amorim his first back-to-back Premier League wins.Cody…
A 30-year-old delivery man was apprehended in Delhi for allegedly sexually harassing a German woman. The incident occurred after he returned to her residence to collect an OTP, where he allegedly touched himself inappropriately before attempting to grab her. CCTV footage aided police in identifying and arresting the suspect, Hariom. The woman is in India…
India suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of England in the ICC Women’s World Cup in Indore (Images via AP) Indore: What transpired here has to be one of the most heart-breaking defeats ever suffered by the Indian Women’s cricket team, and it puts their qualification to the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s ODI…
The Indian equity markets extended their winning streak on Friday, buoyed by foreign inflows, easing US bond yields, a stronger rupee, and festive optimism. Investors now head into a holiday-shortened week keeping an eye on global trends, foreign fund movements, and quarterly earnings, analysts said. Stock market overview The S&P BSE Sensex surged 484.53 points…