McMahon orders federal audit of universities’ admissions data to root out racial bias
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Declaring that “meritocracy and excellence” must again define American higher education, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Thursday ordered the government’s chief education statistics arm to collect unprecedented levels of admissions data from universities, aiming to expose and eliminate race-based preferences.The directive to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) marks […]
Shabana Azmi recalls working with late Rajesh Khanna with incomplete scripts during Nasihat shoot: ‘It was being written by Kader Khan in….’ |
Shabana Azmi recounted her experiences with Rajesh Khanna in 1980s commercial cinema, highlighting chaotic shoots and incomplete scripts, contrasting sharply with the structured parallel cinema. She recalled a challenging trek for the song “Chalo, Bulaawa Aaya Hai” from Avtaar, enduring harsh conditions with the entire crew, including Khanna, showcasing their resilience. Shabana Azmi recently reflected […]
Airtel promoters to sell stake worth over $1bn
MUMBAI: In one of the biggest block deals this year, Indian Continent Investment, a promoter group entity of Bharti Airtel is selling a 0.8% stake in the telecom giant for about Rs 9,310 crore (over $1 billion). The deal is set to be executed through one or more block deals on Friday and is managed […]
Alligator Alcatraz: US judge halts construction at Florida’s detention centre; suit argues project threatens environmentally sensitive wetlands
A US federal judge halted construction for two weeks on Thursday at a Florida Everglades immigrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” while evaluating potential environmental law violations.The facility, established two months ago at an underutilised single-runway training airport, accommodates up to 3,000 detainees in temporary tent structures. Judge Kathleen Williams’ order prohibits additional filling, […]
Xperia is “a very important business for us”, says Sony CFO
Some have expressed concern over the future of Xperia phones following reports that the company is looking for third-party manufacturers for future high-end models (Xperia mid-rangers are already made by ODMs) and after the company started to pull back from Europe. If you were among those concerned, here’s some good news. Sony Group CFO Sue […]
Bharti Airtel promoter to sell 0.8% stake via Rs 9,300 crore block deal
Indian Continent Investment, a Sunil Mittal-led promoter entity in Bharti Airtel, may offload nearly 0.8% stake in the telecom company for over Rs 9,300 crore in a block deal on the exchanges on Friday, according to a term sheet seen by ET. The firm will sell 5 crore shares in the telecom operator, it said. […]
Move over Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma! Shubman Gill puts captaincy worries to rest | Cricket News
Shubman Gill scored 754 runs in the five-match Test series against England. The series finished 2-2. (PTI Photo) The inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a five-Test epic between two fierce cricketing teams, came to a thrilling conclusion at The Oval, with India edging England by six runs to level the series 2-2. The far from conventional series […]
1 lakh fake voters in Karnataka seat that BJP swept in 2024: Rahul Gandhi | India News
NEW DELHI: Following through on his claim of “atom bomb evidence of voter manipulation” in favour of governing BJP, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said over one lakh voters were downright fake in Mahadevapura assembly seat that BJP swept to narrowly win Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency in 2024. There are eight segments in the […]
Inside the H-1B visa collapse: Why 2025 is reshaping the future of skilled immigration in the US
What began as a slow administrative tightening has rapidly turned into a storm. The H-1B visa system, long considered the backbone of America’s high-skilled workforce, is now buckling under political pressure, procedural overhauls, and growing distrust. In 2025, what was once a predictable immigration pathway is becoming a cautionary tale, especially for thousands of international […]
Khushi Kapoor shares rare photo of her mother Sridevi ahead of late actress’s 62nd birth anniversary |
Ahead of Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, Khushi Kapoor shared a rare 1990s photo of her mother on Instagram, touching fans deeply. The late actress, India’s first female superstar, passed away in 2018. Khushi and Janhvi continue to honor her legacy while Khushi builds her acting career in Bollywood. Just before what would have marked Sridevi’s 62nd […]