Columbia Law School has introduced a new requirement for international Juris Doctor (JD) applicants: a statement explaining why they wish to study in the United States. The change, set to take effect for the fall 2026 admissions cycle, comes as part of the University’s $220 million settlement with the federal government, finalized on July 23,…
Bihar SLA (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: As the state gears up for a high voltage poll, an analysis released on Friday on the performance of MLAs in the 17th Bihar legislative assembly shows that with 147 sittings spread over 15 sessions, the assembly sat for an average of 29 days per year where MLAs…
Ajit Agarkar addressed Mohammed Shami’s comments regarding his fitness and availability for Bengal in Ranji Trophy matches. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has responded to Mohammed Shami‘s recent criticism over being left out of India’s white-ball tour of Australia. Agarkar addressed Shami’s comments regarding his fitness and availability for Bengal…
Tamil romance comedy drama ‘Dude’, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, has opened to positive reviews and an impressive box office collection of over Rs 10 crore on its first day. The film showcases strong theatre occupancy in Tamil Nadu and Telugu states, with social media praising its energetic first half but noting a dip…
Sona Comstar honored Sunjay Kapur’s birth anniversary with a meal drive for over 2 lakh children. His widow, Priya Sachdev, shared a heartfelt tribute, calling the initiative a reflection of his kindness. Meanwhile, a legal battle over Kapur’s will continues, with Sachdev dismissing claims of forgery as a ‘bogus challenge’ to the court. To celebrate…
The White House convened a meeting on Friday with the presidents of five universities still considering President Donald Trump’s higher education compact, seeking to discuss the proposed agreement and outline a “shared vision” for American colleges. By late afternoon, the University of Virginia had already declined to sign, marking the fifth rejection since the initiative…
New Delhi: Finding that a temple as well as commercial and residential properties were demolished for widening a road in Ahmedabad, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea against partial demolition of 400-year-old Mancha Masjid, saying the municipality is serving a public purpose.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi refused…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued scholarships to over 10 lakh students on Friday. The move is significant as it marks a departure from the system of issuing scholarships to almost 60 lakh students in one go, which was usually delayed as govt used to wait for details of all students to be verified before…
‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ has completed two weeks at the box office now and done average at the box office as far as its own potential is concerned. It clashed with ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ but it cannot be compared to the magnum opus because they’re both completely different in genres, budgeting and the release…
The University of Virginia has joined a list of American institutions declining to sign the White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education — a document offering preferential federal funding to universities that adhere to a set of administration-backed conditions.Interim president Paul G. Mahoney confirmed the decision late Friday, marking Virginia as the…