Linda McMahon’s 50-state education tour: A push for local control or a cover for federal influence?
US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches […]
Throwback: When Shah Rukh Khan made Angelina Jolie laugh with a joke about Aishwarya Rai |
In a moment of cinematic history, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared the stage with Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie at an international awards ceremony in 2000. The charming actor, known for his wit, presented the first-ever Best Actress award at the event held at London’s Millennium Dome. Hosted by Anupam Kher and Yukta Mookhey, this […]
UAE: Over 3,600 people convert to Islam in Dubai in first half of 2025 | World News
The Centre held 47 awareness and knowledge classes in H1 2025, benefiting over 1,400 participants, alongside enrolling 1,300+ students in programmes/ Image: IACAD More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in the first half of 2025, while hundreds more engaged with Islamic educational programmes and interactive initiatives, reflecting the growing impact of the […]
Nasdaq posts record closing high with tech gains, rate cut optimism
U.S. stocks ended higher and the Nasdaq notched a record closing high for the second straight day on Friday as technology-related shares, including Apple, gained and as investors were optimistic about potential interest rate cuts. The three major indexes also registered solid gains for the week. Apple shares climbed 4.2% on Friday and were up […]
Justice Pardiwala’s anti-quota remark expunged in 2015 | India News
NEW DELHI: The age-old saying that a human being’s life moves in a cycle is strangely true for judges of constitutional courts, especially for Justice J B Pardiwala who became a judge of Gujarat HC in Feb 2011 and was fast-tracked to Supreme Court in May 2022.No one other than Justice Pardiwala can better explain […]
Immigration policy by proxy: How the US is using antisemitism settlements to curb foreign student enrollment
Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in […]
Did you know Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s son Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan are related to Rabindranath Tagore by blood? |
Taimur and Jeh, the sons of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, inherit a remarkable lineage connecting them to Indian cinema royalty and literary eminence. Through their parents, they are linked to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore via Sharmila Tagore’s ancestry and to the legendary Kapoor family through Kareena’s side, establishing an extraordinary family history. Did […]
Festival discount: Railways to start round trip offer | India News
NEW DELHI: In a bid to manage heavy passenger rush during the Diwali-Chhath festival season, the railways has said it will introduce a “round trip package” scheme with 20% discount on base fare of tickets on a pilot.The scheme can be availed by passengers who book their return journey within a set time period and […]
Wall Street Week Ahead: Inflation data to test stocks as some investors brace for rally to pause
A fresh look at inflation trends will test the U.S. stock market’s rally in the coming week, with some investors saying equities are primed for a potential pullback after rocketing to records. The benchmark S&P 500 ended on Friday up more than 8% on the year and on the cusp of all-time high levels, while […]
J&K: Congress starts hunger strikes for statehood, allies missing | India News
SRINAGAR: Congress kicked off Saturday a programme of hunger strikes to press for restoration of J&K’s statehood, ploughing a lonely furrow with none of its INDIA bloc allies, including governing National Conference (NC), joining in.J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra led the fasts in Srinagar coinciding with Quit India Movement’s anniversary as part of a […]