Court order protects thousands of federal workers from job loss amid ongoing US government shutdown Thousands of federal employees got a temporary reprieve this week after a federal judge stopped the Trump administration from moving forward with layoffs during the ongoing government shutdown. Over 4,000 workers had already received notices that they could lose their…
MUMBAI: Parisian luxury department store Galeries Lafayette is tapping India for growth, a market it said lacks luxury retail avenues for high spending consumers who shop for a spate of labels across pricey fashion houses and shopping stores abroad.The retailer’s flagship store in Paris’s Boulevard Haussmann is the second most-visited tourist spot in the French…
Caitlin Perkins, a virtual teacher, on screen at left, and ninth grade English 1 teacher Tammy Rucker, right, during class at Yazoo City High School. (Photo courtesy: Mississippi Today) Mississippi has introduced a new virtual teaching initiative aimed at addressing the state’s long-standing teacher shortage. The programme, known as REACH MS (Mississippi Virtual Synchronous Learning…
The Indian rupee rallied strongly on Wednesday, surging nearly 1% after Reserve Bank of India went on the offensive following weeks of defending the currency, sparking speculation of a likely policy rethink. RBI likely sold dollars both in the offshore and onshore markets, according to people familiar with the matter who declined to be identified…
Harvard’s ongoing legal disputes with the Trump administration have found a consistent supporter in the state of Massachusetts. According to the Harvard Crimson, Since President Donald Trump took office in January, Attorney General Andrea J. Campbell has joined 35 lawsuits and filed several amicus briefs against his administration. Many of these cases involve higher education…
MUMBAI: With gold prices hitting through the roof, Indians are making more with less this big, fat wedding season. For one, many consumers are exchanging old gold, which somewhat helps ease the burden of steep prices of the yellow metal, synonymous with desi shaadis. “Many consumers are exchanging old gold to offset higher prices, while…
Dhanush’s ‘Idli Kadai’ is facing a tough time at the box office, pulling in just Rs 32 lakhs on its 15th day. After a promising debut, the film’s appeal has fizzled out, resulting in surprisingly low weekday attendance. Dhanush’s directorial ‘Idli Kadai’ is facing a steady decline in its box office performance for the past…
Brown University rejects US education deal over academic freedom concerns. (AI Image) Brown University has formally rejected a funding proposal from the Trump administration, stating that the deal poses a threat to academic freedom and institutional autonomy. The proposal, presented to a select group of universities, offered access to increased federal funding in return for…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (agency image) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his views on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s future in ODI cricket, including their potential involvement in the 2027 World Cup, as the duo prepares to return for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. This marks…
New Delhi: India’s exports to the US fell nearly 12% to $5.5 billion in Sept, the first full month since 50% tariffs were imposed by US President Donald Trump on all shipments from Aug 27.But overall exports held steady, rising 6.7% to $36.4 billion in Sept, while imports jumped 16.7% to a record $68.53 billion…