Cornell University has agreed to pay 60 million dollars and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in a move that ends months of investigation and restores over 250 million dollars in frozen research funding.The Ivy League institution’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, described the decision as a pragmatic balance between compliance and autonomy, one…
Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his claim about “blowing up the world,” saying Washington already has “enough” nuclear weapons. Describing his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as “tremendous,” Trump said that his ultimate goal is denuclearisation.“I think that denuclearization would be a great thing. We could blow up the world 150 times,” Trump said…
In the heart of Lucknow, where history whispers through every lane and tehzeeb (etiquette) flows like the Gomti river, the ancient crafts of rangrez (dyeing) and rafugari (embroidery and textile repairing) are weaving a tale of resilience.Amidst modernity’s march and the craze for online shopping, these age-old traditions are holding onto their charm, keeping alive…
Smriti Mandhana and Kranti Goud India’s historic triumph in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has sparked a wave of celebrations and recognition across the country. From Bhopal to Siliguri, Mumbai to Vijayawada, the victorious players have been receiving grand welcomes, cash rewards, and heartfelt tributes from their respective states. Go Beyond The Boundary with…
MUMBAI: The World Bank and IMF, in their latest Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) reports on India, said the country’s financial system has become more resilient, diversified, and inclusive since the previous assessment in 2017. The World Bank released its Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) report on Oct 30 while the IMF published its Financial System…
NOIDA: Every winter, as toxic smog shrouds Delhi-NCR, air pollution dominates headlines and dinner-table conversations. Masks return, air purifiers hum and social media fills with outrage. But in Sector 7x, a cluster of 43 high-rise societies home to over one lakh residents, another crisis unfolds quietly, every day of the year. One that doesn’t cloud…
Elon Musk responded in kind to Tesla Inc investors approving his $1 trillion compensation package, making a series of extravagant predictions about what the company will be capable of in the years to come.Tesla’s humanoid robot will progress from simple tasks, like handing out bags of candy, to performing surgery with “beyond human” levels of…
CHENNAI: The recent GST rate rationalisation has not only resulted in a drop in the prices of commercial vehicles but also eased the long-standing pressure on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to offer steep discounts in India’s highly price-sensitive and fiercely competitive truck market.Before the GST revision, medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs) priced around Rs…
Lucknow: A 17-year-old Class 11 student, Vaibhav Jha, lost his life in a tragic road accident on Friday morning when his Royal Enfield Bullet, gifted by his father on his birthday just three weeks ago, collided with a private bus in Aashiana area.His friend Shashwat, who was riding pillion, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing…
MUMBAI: In a rare show of unity, over a dozen senior civic officers in the BMC have come together to oppose the continued tenure of retired officer Chandrashekar Chore, who they claim is occupying a post that belongs to their cadre. Earlier this week, a letter regarding the issue landed on the desks of top…
