NEW DELHI: The row over a controversial book in Jammu and Kashmir’s government school libraries escalated on Saturday after Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha suspended eight School Education Department officials, removed a contractual employee, and ordered a departmental inquiry into the selection and procurement of two library books found to contain “inappropriate content”.The LG also blacklisted…
King Charles and Donald Trump King Charles III has congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of American independence, describing the occasion as a “truly historic milestone” and expressing confidence that the longstanding partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States will continue to grow stronger.In a message…
As E20 ethanol-blended petrol becomes the norm across the country, concerns are rising about its impact on vehicles and safety. Industry experts have sought to soothe these concerns, saying that the fuel has undergone years of testing and is safe even for vehicles made before the E20 rollout. Executives have assured consumers over the use…
Out of all the planets in the solar system, Earth is held at the highest prominence. It’s consistent shift of the tectonic plates, existence of life and evolution have made it truly one of a kind.In contrast, Mars looks like a planet whose best days are behind it. Its volcanoes are extinct, its crust is…
(Image credits: Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the newlyweds, discreetly met with Prince William and Kate Middleton while they were in the final stages of their wedding ceremony held in Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, as per various reports. The UK royals had a quick huddle with the renowned pop star and…
The week opens on a bright note, Libra, almost like a window thrown open after a stuffy afternoon. Good news connected to children, younger family members, or someone you guide can lift your spirits early in the week. You will feel more socially alive too, and there is a pleasant current running through family conversations,…
Justin Sato (Credits: LinkedIn) A LinkedIn post by Stanford University student Justin Sato has drawn attention for an unusual comparison. Sato revealed that he scored just 53 out of 360, or around 15%, in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), despite securing admission to three of the world’s most selective universities: Stanford University, Princeton University and…
Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player ever to represent India.The 15-year-old received his maiden India cap from Tilak Verma ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in…
The proverb reminds us that friendships and relationships are built on trust, which once broken, is never quite the same. (AI-generated representative image) The words of the 16th-century poet Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana continue to resonate centuries after they were written. His famous doha reminds us that trust and affection are among the most delicate things…
