JAMMU: University of Kashmir (UoK)’s latest BEd Admission notification, which limits applications to only two private colleges, has led to large-scale de-affiliation of nearly 55 colleges, with far-reaching consequences for employment, private higher education and Kashmir’s ability to attract students from outside Jammu and Kashmir.According to the notification issued by UoK for the 2025-2027 session,…
The record-setting rally in US equities lost some momentum on Monday as fresh uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran weighed on investor sentiment over the weekend. At the same time, oil prices moved sharply higher. The S&P 500 managed a modest gain of 0.1 per cent, closing at yet another all-time high. The advance was…
Scorpio, this week calls for a careful balance between ambition and caution. The beginning of the week is marked by heightened expenses, both anticipated and unexpected, which may put some strain on your plans. Challenges may arise in personal relationships, especially with younger siblings, and you may need to navigate conflicts at home. Avoid taking…
UAE President captures candid photo of visiting Canadian PM / Image Credit: WAM News During Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to Abu Dhabi on 20–21 November 2025, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan surprised a Canadian photographer by picking up his camera and taking a smiling portrait, a brief, human moment that…
For more than a decade, Sanju Samson has remained one of Indian cricket’s most intriguing contradictions — a batter blessed with rare elegance and undeniable talent, yet one whose T20I career has been marked by baffling inconsistency. His recent poor run — scores of 10, 6 and 0 in the first three games against New…
Quiet vacationing is an emerging workplace trend where employees stay partially connected during time off instead of fully disconnecting. Driven by burnout, heavy workloads and remote work flexibility, it reflects growing anxiety about falling behind after leave. While it may help manage work pressure temporarily, experts say it signals deeper issues in workplace culture and…
Hannah Murray, best known for her role in ‘Game of Thrones’, has opened up about one of the most difficult periods of her life, revealing that she became involved in an exploitative wellness cult that ultimately triggered a psychotic episode severe enough to land her in a mental health unit for 28 days. The actress,…
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, said the son of Iran’s president. The update comes as questions continue to swirl about the cleric’s whereabouts after days without a public appearance.Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of…
Two off-piste skiers were killed and a third seriously injured when an avalanche struck a mountainside near Courmayeur on Sunday morning, Italy’s central Alpine Rescue service (CNSAS) said.The avalanche hit the Canale dei Vesses, also known as the Couloir Vesses, a steep and well-known freeride route in the upper Val Veny area at the foot…
Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating on JSW Steel with the target price at Rs 1,300. Analysts said that along with JFE’s technological expertise, JSW is looking to leverage its project execution capabilities to participate in multi-decade growth opportunities. Under a new pact between JFE and JSW, JFE will invest about Rs 15,800 crore in…
Health secretary RFK Jr Wedenesday announced new dietary guidelines for Americans, calling a war on staple processed food and sugary drinks. The guideline also introduced a new inverted pyramid with meats and vegetables at the top occupying the widest part while grains come at the bottom. “We are ending the war on saturated fats,” Kennedy…
Union home minister Amit Shah (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A tripartite agreement was signed on Thursday among the Centre, Nagaland govt and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) — which champions the cause of eight recognised tribes of eastern Nagaland — in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, paving the way for creation of…
Labour Party’s Andy Burnham UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ambitious £298-billion Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has sparked a political row after it emerged that nearly £5 billion required to fund the programme has yet to be identified, potentially leaving his expected successor Andy Burnham with a major fiscal challenge.The four-year plan includes an additional £15…
NEW DELHI: Bihar’s 2025 assembly verdict has delivered one of the most decisive mandates in recent years, with the NDA dismantling the Mahagathbandhan’s challenge through a potent mix of women-centric welfare, caste recalibration, and tight organisational control. The NDA tally is hovering around the 200-seat mark, driven by a strong BJP performance, a resurgent JD(U),…
Dharmendra and Hema Malini tied the knot in 1980 but the actress chose to live separately from him as she did not want to disturb his existing life with his first wife Prakash Kaur and children Sunny, Bobby, Vijeta and Ajeita. Thus, the actress spent large part of a life living quite close to Dharmendra’s…
Arvind Kejriwal (left), Rekha Gupta (agencies) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday targeted Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta over her remarks on air pollution, sharing a video of her comments and questioning the scientific basis of her claims.Posting in Hindi on X, Kejriwal wrote: “AQI monitors are installed, water is being…
R Madhavan, who recently celebrated his 27th wedding anniversary with wife Sarita, once opened up about the secret behind their enduring marriage and why remaining faithful was never a challenge for him despite working alongside some of the industry’s most beautiful actresses.In a 2015 interview with ETimes, Madhavan spoke candidly about his relationship with Sarita…
The United States has released video footage showing its strikes on Iran. Shared by US Central Command on X, the footage shows missiles fired from warships in the region, fighter jets roaring off aircraft carrier decks and precision strikes on Iranian targets. Among the assets hit were what CENTCOM described as Iranian drones on the…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, second right, scores his side’s goal against Burnley. (AP Photo) Manchester City edged ahead in the Premier League title race after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley FC at Turf Moor, a result that not only sent Pep Guardiola’s side top but also confirmed Burnley’s relegation.A first-half strike from Erling Haaland…
If you are a regular on social media, then you might have come across images or simple tests that claim to reveal your true personality. Such tests are aptly called personality tests, and they are often based on simple images with one or more elements in them. Depending on what you choose first, a lot…
