As the fall semester approaches, several of America’s most selective colleges are making moves that are confusing, stressful, and potentially lucrative. Plagued by severe budget cuts and a sharp decline in international-student enrollment, institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University, Rice University, and Duke University have admitted dozens of students off their wait lists just weeks…
Mark Wood of England named Rohit Sharma as the toughest batter he faced in his career (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has revealed that India batter Rohit Sharma stands out as the most challenging batter he has faced in his career. The 35-year-old pacer, who is renowned for his ability…
AI Image BAREILLY: In the wake of the outrage over a dowry-related murder in Greater Noida, a ‘mahapanchayat’ held in Baghpat has urged parents to gift pistols, daggers and swords to their daughters during ‘kanyadaan’, instead of the traditional dowry of gold, silver and cash. A video of Sunday’s event surfaced on Tuesday, prompting police…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending the lending period from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2030 with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore.The restructured scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new entrants, according…
Anish Bhanwala reacts after winning silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championships. (Image: X) Shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal in the rapid fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Olympian scored 35 points, finishing just one point behind China’s Su Lianbofan, while Korea’s Lee Jaekyoon…
NEW DELHI: India’s ongoing Artificial Insemination (AI) programme, which enables farmers to choose the gender of their cattle breeds, is not moving at the desired pace due to low semen production, inadequate supply of sex sorted semen and shortage of trained manpower in the country, a parliamentary panel which submitted its report to Parliament during…
John Abraham’s journey in cinema has been full of shifts. He began his career with films like ‘Jism’ in 2003 and later moved into light-hearted comedies such as ‘Garam Masala’ and ‘Dostana’. Over time, his choices changed as he started working in films that carried strong political and patriotic themes, including ‘Madras Café’, ‘Parmanu’, and…
NEW DELHI: India has issued fresh flood risk alerts to Pakistan, warning of a “high probability” of flooding in the Tawi river after heavy and continuous rainfall in the north forced the release of excess water from major dams, sources told PTI on Wednesday.Officials said the alerts, sent through the ministry of external affairs, were…
The newly constructed Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Southwest China has cleared its final load test and is on track to become the world’s tallest bridge, connecting previously isolated regions in Guizhou province, as reported by local newspaper China Daily. Spanning the Beipan River gorge in Huajiang town, the bridge crosses limestone cliffs formed from…
As Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations fill the air, Shraddha Kapoor is known for her heartwarming and traditional celebrations. Known for her down-to-earth nature and strong family bonds, the star’s previous Vinayaka Chaturthi posts have been a hit on social media. A look back at her 2021 celebrations shows her radiating pure joy, surrounded by her family,…
