A dispute over budget language in Louisiana has expanded into a broader test of how diversity efforts in higher education are defined under federal civil rights law.Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate every public college in the state to identify diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that he argues…
Vermont Schools See Stagnant, Declining Performance A majority of students in Vermont are performing “well below” proficiency targets in math and English language arts, according to the latest Vermont State Report Card released by the Vermont Agency of Education.According to an Associated Press report published by AP News, the annual assessment for the 2024–25 academic…
KKR’s Andre Russell (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: In a city that worships its cricket heroes, Tuesday night was all about Andre Russell. During a lively preseason event called Knights Unplugged in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders made a huge announcement: they retired the No. 12 jersey to honour Russell. This means no player will ever…
RCB’s Jacob Bethell (PTI) Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested that young batter Jacob Bethell should seriously consider cutting short his Indian Premier League stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and return to county cricket with Warwickshire, arguing that the youngster is losing valuable development time on the bench.Bethell, who impressed heavily during the recently…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex dropped in opening trade on Friday on weak global cues and falling global markets. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,403.15, down 93 points or 0.37%. BSE Sensex was at 81,986.79, down 262 points or 0.32%.Analysts are of the view that the…
‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ Twitter review: Samantha Ruth Prabhu returns to big screens; Family drama gets mixed early reactions Samantha Ruth Prabhu is back on the big screen with ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’, directed by Nandini Reddy. As the film arrived in cinemas, social media platforms quickly filled with audience reactions. ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ Twitter review: Samantha…
A long-pending demand of EPFO pensioners may finally move forward, with the labour ministry reportedly examining a revision in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The present guaranteed pension stands at Rs 1,000 a month, and any upward revision could bring relief to lakhs of retirees receiving low payouts.No official figure…
Gautam Gambhir and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended pacer Arshdeep Singh following his on-field altercation with Daryl Mitchell during the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying he would have been “absolutely fine” even if the bowler had not apologised after the…
Eyebrows are more than just facial flair; they evolved from protective brow ridges to enable subtle emotional signaling and enhance facial recognition. Their mobility allows for quick, non-verbal communication, fostering trust and larger social groups, distinguishing modern humans from Neanderthals. Ever catch yourself raising an eyebrow at a bad joke?That instinct is so simultaneous and…
The BSA Scrambler 650 was launched recently in India. This motorcycle goes up against the Royal Enfield Bear 650. Both motorcycles feature retro styling and dual-purpose ability. Here, let’s take a quick look at how these two motorcycles stack up against each other. BSA Scrambler 650 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650: Engine The biggest difference…