In Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb grimly predicts that once America splits the atom, others will inevitably follow. His prophecy came true. The Soviets, the British, the French, and then the Chinese, all rushed to wield the fire of creation as an instrument of war. India, decades later, joined that fateful…
US plans changes to OPT programme: Here’s what international students need to know. (AI Image) The Trump administration is preparing new rules that could significantly restrict the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international students, reported Forbes. The proposed regulations, listed on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulatory agenda, aim to align practical training…
Director Rahul Ravindran shared an enlightening moment where Rashmika Mandanna reacted passionately to his film ‘The Girlfriend.’ A few days before the premiere, she expressed her belief in its empowering message for women everywhere. Ravindran fondly referred to her as ‘headlight eyes’ due to her captivating performance as Bhooma, a character torn by intense emotional…
Sweet potatoes are a versatile and nutrient-dense vegetable, and while most people focus on the flesh, the skin is often overlooked. Packed with fibre, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, sweet potato skin offers a variety of health benefits. Including the skin in your meals can enhance digestion, support gut health, and act as a natural prebiotic…
General Motors seems quite upset with the ongoing geopolitical tensions disrupting its supply chain across the globe. According to a report in Reuters, America’s largest car company by markestshare General Motors (GM) GM has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China. The company’s executives have reportedly been…
Kuwait approved a seven-hour workday for private school employees, enhancing wellbeing, efficiency, and education quality/Representative Image Kuwait has approved a new work-hour system for private school employees, introducing a seven-hour workday aimed at improving staff wellbeing and job satisfaction. The move, endorsed by First Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, seeks to modernize the…
NEW DELHI: The Association of All Indian Universities (AIU) suspended Al-Falah University’s membership on Thursday after its doctors were detained in the Delhi blast case.In an official notification, the university cited a ‘lack of good standing’ for the suspension.It said, “as per the Bye-laws of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), all universities shall be…
Madhur Bhandarkar urged the media to respect Dharmendra’s family privacy during this difficult time. Karan Johar and Ameesha Patel echoed his concerns. Sunny Deol confronted the paparazzi after a video of Dharmendra’s ailing condition went viral. False death reports were condemned by Hema Malini and Esha Deol. Madhur Bhandarkar voiced his disappointment over the media’s…
(Image via Getty: Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley) The last thing Baltimore Ravens fans want is for their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, to miss more games in the 2025 season. The stakes are too high. After battling back from a hamstring injury, Jackson’s cautionary words still echo, reminding everyone how fragile a season can be….
Cafe owner Merat Behnam rides her yellow scooter through Tehran, defying traffic rules and social restrictions/Image: AP In Tehran’s dense traffic, where millions of cars and motorbikes jostle daily for space, a quiet transformation is taking shape. Women, long excluded from the city’s motorbike culture by regulation and taboo, are beginning to ride for themselves,…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the growing culture of loyalty to political leaders over commitment to ideas and principles is weakening India’s democracy. Without naming any individual or party, his remarks appeared to question the trend of leader-centric politics – including within his own party.“Each party’s insistence on loyalty to…
Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin A day after he accidentally announced all-rounder Shardul Thakur’s trade to the Mumbai Indians, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday urged to upload videos “carefully”.“Trading is subject to rumour risk. Upload all trade-related videos carefully!” Ashwin said in a post on X while responding to a clip of the viral…
Stock markets in the United States were at a low as investors await further economic indicators. The S&P 500 declined by 0.4% in early Thursday trading, moving away from its recent record high achieved in the previous month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 41 points, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. After the longest…
Bollywood has always had its share of glitz, glamour, and gossip, but few stars have been as open about their personal struggles as Shatrughan Sinha. Known for his intense roles on screen and bold personality off it, the veteran actor once peeled back the curtain on one of the most complicated chapters of his life….
We all know that just like our bodies, our brains need exercise too. And when it comes to cognitive decline, aerobic exercise, also known as cardio has been considered the ‘gold standard’ to keep it at bay. However, it turns out that it might not be the case. Aerobic exercise, while excellent otherwise, might lag…
NEW DELHI: Six people were killed and at least eight others were injured in a road accident near Navale Bridge on the Pune–Bengaluru Highway on Thursday evening. According to officials, a container truck lost control and rammed into multiple vehicles. Two to three heavy vehicles caught fire following the collision.Videos from the scene showed a…
Right-wing commentator Ann Coulter said Indians and Chinese openly cheat. Right-wing commentator and writer Ann Coulter commented on the ongoing H-1B controversy and called Indians and Chinese ‘cheaters’. Reacting to Donald Trump’s recent statement that America needs certain foreign talents, leading to a major MAGA meltdown, Ann Coulter said there are photos of them crawling…
102 players have been temporarily banned amid a huge betting scandal in Turkish football. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Turkish football has been hit by a major disciplinary crackdown, with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) suspending 102 players across the country’s top two divisions in connection with a growing betting investigation. The suspensions include 25 players from…
State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, said it aims to complete the modernization of its core banking infrastructure within two years. Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, Ashwini Kumar Tewari, managing director (corporate banking & subsidiaries), said the bank is transforming its legacy systems through what he called a “four-axis strategy” of…
Bollywood star Raveena Tandon is set to portray the role of Heeraben Modi, the late mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the upcoming biopic ‘Maa Vande’. Directed by Kranthi Kumar Ch, the film aims to chronicle the emotional and spiritual bond between a mother and her son.According to Bollywood Hungama, Raveena was deeply moved…
