A wave of panic swept the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus on Sunday evening after unconfirmed reports suggested an active shooter at the Thomas Cooper Library. Officials later clarified that there was no evidence of a gunman, issuing an all-clear that left students and faculty grappling with the chaos, and social media in full-blown…
On September 23, 2025, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide initiative to promote innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among school students. The event, organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and All India Council…
BENGALURU: A 35-year-old man kicked a five-year-old boy while he was playing badminton with other children on Old Post Office Road in Thyagarajanagar, South Bengaluru, on December 14.The accused has been identified as Ranjith, also known as Ranjan, a resident of the same area. Ranjith worked as a gym trainer and quit his job. The…
South Indian films are gaining popularity in the Hindi belt. Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films are leading the way. However, Malayalam films are struggling to find a similar audience. Manjummel Boys was a hit but not released in Hindi. Marco and Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra are among the most successful Malayalam films dubbed in Hindi. Post…
Lucknow: In the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid technological disruption, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh has called upon the youth to embrace digital literacy as the “shield of the future”. Taking to the social media platform X, Singh underlined that digital skills were no longer optional but a cornerstone of education and survival in…
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater celebrated television’s finest from June 2024 to May 2025, hosted by Nate Bargatze. Severance led nominations with 27 nods in the drama category, while Hacks aimed to defend its comedy series title. The event also spotlighted 35 first-time nominees, bringing fresh talent to the forefront. The…
Rani Mukerji once expressed her disappointment at not being cast in ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’. She learned about it from someone else, which hurt her. She even cried in front of Aamir Khan. Despite this, she and Karan Johar remained friends. They later collaborated on ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’. Rani will be seen in ‘Mardaani…
Lucknow: In a compelling session titled, ‘The Tigmanshu Effect’ on the final day of the Koshala Literature Festival, renowned Indian filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia captivated audiences with his fervent appeal for ethical and truthful storytelling in cinema.Dhulia, celebrated for his realistic and nuanced narratives, shared his transformative journey from the National School of Drama to becoming…
Lucknow: “Lucknow is the centre of the universe for Lucknowites,” said proponent of oral history and lawyer, Mahmood M Abidi, at an event titled ‘Nayaab Nageene’ organised by Lucknow Bioscope at Sanatkada House in Kaiserbagh on Monday.Abidi, who was born and brought up in Lucknow but now practises law in Mumbai, was speaking about the…
The fatal crash involved an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday said there was “no manipulation or dirty business” in the ongoing investigation into the Air India flight AI171 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12.“There is…
