Red shirts and red-rimmed eyes mark end of ATA strike in Alberta. (Getty Images) Alberta’s classrooms reopened on Wednesday as more than 740,000 students returned to schools after a 16-day provincewide teachers strike. The strike, the largest in Alberta’s history, ended after Premier Danielle Smith invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to compel 51,000 teachers back…
Just days ahead of its nationwide release, Paresh Rawal’s film The Taj Story has landed in controversy after two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) were filed against it. Breaking his silence, the veteran actor has now responded to the allegations and clarified that the film does not promote any communal agenda.A BJP leader from Ayodhya has…
Far from the madding crowd lies a cold but beautiful town called Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway. Set high above the Arctic Circle, Longyearbyen is the northernmost city in the world. This remote settlement has a population of just about 2,000 people who have learned to survive in the harsh climate. But these are…
Aries A change of job may be on the cards for some, and it will likely be to your liking. Young entrepreneurs might have a shaky start, but they will soon stabilize and begin earning good profits. You may be invited to a party or function you had been hoping to attend. Travel will feel…
NASA has taken a major step toward transforming the future of high-speed travel. In a successful first flight over the Southern California desert, the agency’s experimental X-59 aircraft demonstrated that breaking the sound barrier does not have to come with the signature explosive sonic boom. Instead, the jet is engineered to produce only a soft…
NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she lives freely in New Delhi, and “would love to go home” but remains cautious, given her family’s violent past. “I would of course love to go home, so long as the government there was legitimate, the constitution was being upheld, and law and…
During a recent episode of Flagrant, the hit comedy podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani shared a personal story about his family’s exile and return to Uganda — only for the conversation to take a sharply comedic turn. As Mamdani described how his family fled Idi Amin’s regime in…
MUMBAI: Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the launch of PSA Mumbai’s Phase 2 Terminal Expansion during his address at the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.He noted that Singapore is glad to be India’s largest foreign investorIn a post on X, Wong wrote, “A…
Vinicius Jr. appeared visibly displeased after being subbed off in the El Clasico on Sunday. He also got into an altercation with Barcelona at the full-time whistle. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has apologised to Real Madrid and its supporters following his angry reaction to being substituted during the side’s 2-1…
Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp powered South Africa to their first-ever ODI World Cup final with a 125-run win over England (Images via AP) Captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a masterclass with the bat before Marizanne Kapp delivered a superb five-wicket haul as South Africa outplayed England by 125 runs to storm into their first-ever Women’s…
Fintech major Fiserv Inc saw its shares crash 44% on Wednesday, heading for their worst day ever after the company cut its full-year earnings guidance and announced a sweeping leadership overhaul, CNBC reported.“Our current performance is not where we want it to be nor where our stakeholders expect it to be,” Fiserv CEO Mike Lyons…
Tuition and rent costs for international students in Canada rise again in 2025–26. (Getty Images) Affordability continues to be a primary concern for international students planning to study in Canada. Inflation and economic uncertainty have increased everyday living costs, affecting rent, groceries, and utilities across the country. For the 2025–26 academic year, tuition and housing…
NEW DELHI: A new UN report, released on Wednesday, warned that the developing countries will need at least $310-365 billion per year by 2035 for taking various adaptation measures to protect lives, livelihood, and economies from the impact of climate change, but the current financing lags far behind at around $26 billion (2023 values) —…
Priyanka Chopra took fans down memory lane on Wednesday, as she dropped some then and now photos, featuring her love posing with snakes. Dressed in a daring white top and denim jeans, and wearing her hair up in a stylish updo, the actress Priyanka struck poses with the large snake placed around her neck. While…
Dry fruits are often seen as wholesome, nutrient-packed snacks loaded with fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. However, for people managing diabetes, they can be surprisingly tricky. The drying process removes water, concentrating natural sugars and calories into a much smaller portion. This means that even a small handful can contain the same amount of sugar as…
This month, Saturn is reminding you to stop waiting for the perfect moment or outside approval. The time to begin is now. You have been holding your ideas and desires quietly for too long, but your future self needs you to act. This is a karmic month that asks for clear steps. Show up even…
Detroit Lions lock up star defensive end Hutchinson. The Detroit Lions have locked in one of their biggest stars for the long haul. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has agreed to a four-year, $180 million extension, with $141 million guaranteed — the highest ever for a non-quarterback in NFL history. This deal keeps the 2022 No….
Kerala nurses Abhijith Jees (left) and Ajeesh Nelson (right) saved a passenger’s life mid-air during their first-ever flight to the UAE. (Photo: Response Plus Medical) A life saved at 35,000 feet What began as a hopeful journey turned into a life-saving moment for two young nurses from Kerala. Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and Ajeesh…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday assured that it was working to repatriate nearly 500 Indians detained in Thailand after they crossed over the border amid Myanmar scam hub crackdown.“We are aware of Indian nationals who have been detained by Thai authorities. They had crossed into Thailand from Myanmar over the past…
Red Star’s Tomas Haendel reacts at the end of the Europa League opening phase soccer match between SC Braga and Red Star Belgrade in Braga, Portugal, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira) Nyon, Switzerland: UEFA banned fans of Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday from attending the team’s next away game in the Europa League…
