British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said on Thursday he was sorry that people took offence to his comments on immigration after he was criticised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for saying the country had been “colonised by immigrants”. “I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a statewide law restricting smartphone use during instructional time in public schools, formalising a policy shift that will take effect at the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year.The legislation requires public school districts across Michigan to limit smartphone use during classroom instruction, while allowing students to carry…
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that seeks to terminate the H-1B visa programme, in a move that comes amid a wider political push on immigration policy in the United States. Republican Representative Greg Steube of Florida has unveiled the Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions (EXILE) Act, which, if passed, would…
As the Lunar New Year gets closer, many families have a tradition that goes beyond just cleaning up. Before the new year, they clean every room in their house. Many people see this as a cultural tradition, but others believe it has a deeper meaning related to energy, mindset, and renewal. People who believe in…
NEW DELHI: NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Thursday said it was the moral responsibility of everyone to fulfil the unfinished dreams of Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on January 28. She also added that the merger discussions they had “remain between us”.“We are supporting each other and moving forward. Dada…
At a recent film festival, Christopher Nolan took a moment to celebrate Timothée Chalamet’s unique creativity while filming ‘Interstellar.’ He recounted how Chalamet, as a newcomer, confidently engaged in a crucial scene, embracing his instincts despite Nolan’s differing opinion. Christopher Nolan offered a candid memory about working with Timothée Chalamet on ‘Interstellar,’ recalling a moment…
US tax refund tracker: US taxpayers can track their income tax refund status using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) “Where’s My Refund” tool, which provides near real-time updates on refund processing stages, expected timelines and payment status.According to information available on the IRS website, refund status generally becomes visible within 24 hours after e-filing a…
NEW DELHI: More than 1,300 athletes have been removed from the Khelo India programme over the last three years due to performance issues and doping violations, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.Responding to a question on the performance of athletes enrolled under the scheme, the minister said 1,342 athletes exited…
Anthony Mosca (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Italy registered a historic first-ever win in the men’s T20 World Cup, trouncing Nepal by 10 wickets in just the second match of their maiden appearance in the competition here on Thursday.After their spinners ran through the Nepal batting line-up to dismiss them for a modest 123, brothers Anthony…
There was a book. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. The AI update is this: AI boyfriends are from China, AI girlfriends from America.That line sounds like a meme. It isn’t. It is an accurate description of how two superpowers have ended up exporting very different kinds of digital intimacy, using largely the…
