How political pressures shape the future of Ivy League and US higher education. (AI Image) The Ivy League and other elite American universities find themselves at the centre of a fierce debate over how higher education should respond to political pressures and public distrust. This conflict has divided university leaders into two camps: those advocating…
KOCHI: The survivor in the actor abduction and sexual assault case has, in a social media post, severely criticised the trial court verdict, which acquitted actor Dileep, the eighth accused, of conspiracy charges and awarded 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment to six convicts. The Ernakulam district and principal sessions court had found that the prosecution had…
Melbourne: When Carlos Alcaraz fell back onto the Rod Laver Arena after just over three hours in the middle, he lay motionless for a while, stunned by the moment, caught…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has been named the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, in a major shake-up ahead of India’s upcoming Australia tour while Shreyas Iyer will serve as his deputy for the three-match series starting October 19. The Indian squad also features stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli,…
Railways employee throws garbage on train track NEW DELHI: A Railways employee was filmed throwing garbage from a moving train, prompting his immediate removal the same day. The incident sparked widespread criticism and reignited concerns over cleanliness and poor waste disposal practices within Indian Railways. Social media users condemned the act, calling it a reflection…
NEW DELHI: The Punjab government has launched an ambitious ‘Roshan Punjab’ mission aimed at ensuring round-the-clock affordable electricity across the state within a year.Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative would put an end to power cuts and provide uninterrupted supply to homes, farms and industries. “No factory in Punjab will have to pause…
‘Baahubali: The Epic’ has made a powerful comeback in cinemas, proving that some stories never get old. The re-release of SS Rajamouli’s two blockbuster films as one has brought back the magic of Mahishmati, with fans once again cheering for Prabhas as the mighty Baahubali. The film’s grandeur, visuals, and emotions have reminded audiences why…
Summing up the transformation of the police in Uttar Pradesh, former director general of police OP Singh said that with a change in mindset, technology became the cornerstone of policing.Speaking at a session during TOI Dialogues, Singh recalled the situation and said that when he took charge in 2017-18, Uttar Pradesh was grappling with high…
The Bar Council of India (BCI) is expected to release the official notification for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 (XX) 2025 soon. The exam, which is mandatory for law graduates aspiring to practice in Indian courts, evaluates candidates’ understanding of legal principles and professional ethics. While the exact exam date is yet to…
Trump’s funding cut shuts down Akron city’s college-prep program for over 1500 students Akron Public Schools’ initiative to help low-income and first-generation students prepare for college has suffered a major setback after the U.S. Department of Education abruptly cut funding. The move impacts hundreds of students and staff and raises concerns over the future of…
