In February 2025, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) rolled out the Black Student Success Plan, a sweeping five-year program aimed at confronting racial disparities in education. Mandated by a 2023 Illinois law, the plan sought to ensure Black students achieve academic parity with their peers and addressed representation, discipline, and curriculum inclusivity.The plan set ambitious targets: […]
20 years of Parineeta: Vidya Balan and Rekha’s warm hug and kiss steal the spotlight at the re-release event |
Parineeta’s 20th-anniversary celebration brought Bollywood stars together, including Rekha and Vidya Balan, honoring the film’s legacy. The re-release event showcased memorable moments, such as Vidya Balan performing Dhunuchi Naach and Rekha kissing the film’s poster. The movie, an adaptation of a Bengali novella, is known for its exploration of love, class divides, and soulful music. […]
IDFC First Bank to give choice of Rupay, Mastercard in Indigo co-branded card
MUMBAI: IndiGo and IDFC FIRST Bank have launched a co-branded credit card that will be available on both Mastercard and RuPay networks, offering customers wider acceptance and flexibility, including the ability to make UPI payments through RuPay.The IndiGo IDFC FIRST Credit Card is aimed at frequent travelers and comes with accelerated rewards on IndiGo bookings […]
TN to offer subsidies, grant & infrastructure for chip design firms | Chennai News
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu govt has decided to provide subsidies and grants to fabless design firms and set up common testing facilities, under the state’s semiconductor Mission 2030, to become competitive in the chip value chain.The state plans to provide financial incentives to “Tamil Nadu-based entities” engaged in semiconductor design for integrated circuits (ICs), chipsets, […]
Realme P4 5G price in India revealed ahead of launch
Realme’s latest P series phones are scheduled to launch in India on August 20. Just days ahead of the unveiling, the Chinese manufacturer has gone ahead and revealed the starting price of the base Realme P4 5G. In a post on social media, Realme India’s Chief Marketing Officer, Francis Wong shared the pricing details for […]
Vedanta board to consider second interim dividend on Aug 21. Check record date
Metal major Vedanta‘s board of directors will meet on Thursday, August 21 to consider and approve the second interim dividend on equity shares for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for dividend on Wednesday, August 27. Vedanta’s first interim dividend was Rs 7 per […]
India Asia Cup 2025 Squad: When and where will 15-member side be announced? Date, timing, venue confirmed | Cricket News
Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill (Agency Photos) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will unveil its 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, following a high-profile selection meeting in Mumbai. The Senior Men’s Selection Committee will gather at the BCCI headquarters, with the squad announcement […]
‘I don’t believe it’: Donald Trump reacts to Zelenskyy’s outfit; watch how Ukrainian President responded
US President Donald Trump on Monday praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy less formal suit as he arrived at the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, months after their tense February meeting.“I don’t believe it… I love it!” Trump said as he greeted Zelenskyy. Smiling, the Ukrainian leader replied, “This is the best I […]
Oklahoma draws a political line in the classroom: “America First” test demands ideological loyalty from out-of-state teachers
FILE: AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File Oklahoma has drawn national attention after unveiling a controversial new certification exam that requires teachers from California and New York to prove not only their professional credentials but also their political alignment. The so-called “America First” test will screen for acceptance of conservative education standards, including questions on “biological differences […]
Did you know Meena Kumari gave her most prized possession to Gulzar before her demise? |
Meena Kumari and Gulzar shared a deep connection through poetry. Gulzar supported her during her troubled marriage with Kamal Amrohi. They became friends on the set of Benazir. Meena entrusted Gulzar with her poems before her death in 1972. Gulzar later published her work, preserving her literary legacy. Their bond brought joy to Meena’s life. […]