In a major realignment of academic priorities, the University of Utah has announced plans to eliminate 81 academic programs, following a state law that directs public colleges to cut underperforming offerings and invest in fields aligned with workforce demand.The university’s Board of Trustees approved the proposal on Tuesday. The plan still requires approval from the…
THOOTHKUNDI: Amid concerns over the impact of a 50% US tariff on Indian products, shipping and ports minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said that there has been no reduction in overall cargo shipments from India.“We are capable of handling any challenge. There has been no reduction in cargo handled by major ports in India so…
TIRUPATI: As if the laddu controversy and the Parakamani case were not enough, the trust running the famed Tirumala temple has now alleged that it was duped of crores of rupees by a firm that sold silk dupattas to it over the past decade. Instead of pure mulberry silk, the firm allegedly sold to the…
Yale University fees for 2025-26. (Getty Images) Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance and James David Vance both studied at Yale University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. Usha graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history, while JD Vance completed his law degree at Yale Law School. During their time…
Faridabad Al-Falah University under lens: Was its lab used to make RDX in city bust? GURGAON/SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri medical professor’s arrest has triggered one of the largest counterterrorism hauls in recent years, with investigators in J&K, Haryana and UP uncovering nearly 2,900kg of IED-making material, multiple assault rifles, pistols, chemicals, electronics and flammable substances.Police said…
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon senior BJP functionaries to work tirelessly and honestly to achieve success in life.“Keep working with sincerity. The right to work is given by the almighty,” he said during the Lucknow West Assembly dialogue programme. Singh emphasised that the greatest desire in human life is respect and…
Kunickaa Sadanand entered Bollywood with the dream of becoming a leading lady in the 90s. Back then, her looks were widely talked about, but she mostly ended up playing supporting and negative roles on screen. She played Reema Lagoo’s friend in Hum Saath Saath Hain and Salman Khan’s stepmother in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,…
Saudi Pro League has become a reunion hub of popular old partnerships (Images via Getty) When global stars move to a new league, there’s always talk of dazzling signings, but perhaps more intriguing are the reunions of players linking up again after shared pasts. The Saudi Pro League today isn’t just shopping for talent; it’s…
Dubai is often called the shopping and luxury capital of the world, and it is home to some of the richest billionaires in the world. According to a 2021 article by Forbes, ‘The UAE is home to 11 billionaires (which is) more than any other Middle East country’. No wonder then, that billionaire’s lavish lifestyles…
In a move that could help streamline public service hiring and reduce missed opportunities for eligible candidates, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new email alert system for institutions. Educational and professional bodies across India can now subscribe to receive timely notifications about relevant UPSC recruitment advertisements directly in their inbox.Announced on…
