A video from Tejashwi Yadav’s rally, showing a child glorifying gun culture, has ignited a major controversy in Bihar just before the assembly polls. PATNA: A major controversy erupted in Bihar ahead of the first phase of the assembly polls after a video from RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav’s rally in…
Bank holiday today: Banks across India, including major lenders like the State Bank of India (SBI), will observe holidays this weekend as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar. Regular RBI holidays include all Sundays, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.This week, bank closures will include:September 27–28 (Saturday-Sunday): Pan-India…
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice Surya Kant has said the growing backlog of cases – 5.4 crore in trial courts, high courts and Supreme Court put together – is a manifestation of deeper structural bottlenecks in the system.The CJI declined to elaborate on his efforts to ensure adequate representation of women and regional representation among SC…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, one of India’s most admired power couples, often make headlines for their professional milestones. But beyond cricket grounds and film sets, the two have embraced a spiritual journey, seeking calm and balance amidst their busy lives. From their visit to Swami Dayananda Ashram in Rishikesh to their darshan at Neem…
Explained: How FICA tax affects Indian students and OPT workers in the US For thousands of Indian students studying and working in the United States, a little-known but critical part of the paycheck calculation is the FICA tax. As debates intensify in Washington over whether to extend these taxes to foreign students on the Optional…
Aston Villa have signed Evann Guessand from OGC Nice. (X) Aston Villa has secured the signing of Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from Nice on a contract until 2030, with the 24-year-old set to wear the number 29 shirt. The Premier League club announced the transfer for an undisclosed fee on Friday, beating competition from…
Actress Namrata Shirodkar recently gave fans a glimpse into her Diwali celebrations, posting a series of festive photos featuring her daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni and sister Shilpa Shirodkar. The intimate celebrations quickly caught attention — not just for the lights and laughter, but also for the notable absence of superstar Mahesh Babu.Sharing the pictures on Instagram,…
In a notable shift reflecting the evolving priorities of higher education, Columbia University will begin considering an applicant’s “readiness to engage in civil discourse” in the 2025-26 undergraduate admissions cycle. This initiative, reported by the Columbia Spectator, signals a move beyond traditional academic metrics toward valuing interpersonal skills that are critical in today’s polarised social…
JEE Advanced 2026 exam date: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has officially announced the exam date for the Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE Advanced) 2026, the national-level entrance test for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) admissions to IITs. The exam will be conducted on May 17, 2026, in computer-based mode across various cities…
Feeling low might have more to do with your dinner plate than you think. Recent findings from the Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI) and Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) suggest that a common nutrient found in meat and fish could subtly influence mood and even increase the risk of depression in some people. The key player…
