A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing battle over fairness and accountability in American higher education, with Harvard University once again under the federal microscope. The US Department of Education has launched two separate civil rights investigations, sharpening scrutiny on the university’s admissions practices and its handling of campus antisemitism.The action, initiated by the…
In an exciting turn of events, Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde’s upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ is looking to move its release date from June to May 2026. The filmmakers are eyeing May 22nd as a strategic launch to take advantage of summer vacation vibes and steer clear of tough…
As energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict stretch into a second month, the government has moved to cushion the impact on domestic industries by granting a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products, providing much-needed short-term relief. The decision, which will be applicable until June 30, will address supply…
US stock markets rallied sharply on Wednesday while crude oil prices plunged toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions, AP reported.The S&P 500 surged 2.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,332 points, or 2.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.9%…
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli’s next big venture, ‘Varanasi’ hit the top trends on social media once again, this time, after photos from the film’s elaborate film sets were posted online. Ahead of the film’s teaser launch, several international media outlets were reportedly invited to India for a grand unveiling event attended by the film’s lead stars…
As anticipation builds around Ramayana, actor Sunil Lahri—best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial—has shared a balanced take on the teaser of Ramayana. While he is hopeful about the film’s scale and intent, Lahri believes certain emotional aspects need more depth. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as…
The Uttarakhand Board has announced the Class 12 results, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.11%. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a pass percentage of 88.09% compared to 81.93% among boys.Last year, girls achieved a pass percentage of 86.2%, compared to 80% among boys. In 2024, the pass percentage of boys stood at 78.97…
MUMBAI: The accepted wisdom, for years, was that global uncertainties and inflation would drive the prices of precious metals northward. The war in West Asia is challenging that direction of causality.Despite heightened global uncertainties and fear of oil-price-led inflation, the price of the two precious metals-gold and silver-have slid southward. And market players and analysts…
Wall Street began in green on Wednesday, lifted by news that US President Donald Trump had agreed to prolong the ceasefire with Iran, soothing fears of further escalation. As of 7:17 pm IST, Dow Jones was up 320 points or 0.65% to 49,469 while tech heavy Nasdaq jumped 200 points or 0.8% to reach 24,460….
Tamil cinema boasts a rich history of romantic dramas. Films like Moondram Pirai, Bombay, Poove Unakkaga, Alaipayuthey, and 96 have left a lasting impact. These movies, known for their emotional depth and relatable stories, continue to resonate with audiences. Other popular titles like Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Minnale also showcase the enduring appeal of love stories…
