Lawmakers Approve HB 490, Sparking Debate Over Academic Freedom in Kentucky Kentucky’s Senate on Friday passed HB 490, a controversial bill that would give public college governing boards the authority to terminate faculty members for broadly defined financial reasons, including low enrollment in programs or majors and “misalignment of revenue and costs,” according to reporting…
Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra is experiencing immense growth in the real estate market. The region has transformed from a satellite city into one of India’s most attractive real estate destinations in 2026, all thanks to the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, metro connectivity and other infrastructure development. The reason is enough to attract…
April begins on a high note for you, Capricorn, and you’ll feel it in the way people respond to you. The theme of the month is clear: your social reputation rises first, then your work results follow. Jupiter sits in a supportive zone for partnerships and public standing this month, and it acts like a…
NEW DELHI: As Puducherry heads into assembly polls, the numbers tell a compelling story — one where women voters outnumber men, potentially shaping the electoral outcome in a decisive way.According to the final electoral rolls, the Union Territory has a total of 9,44,211 voters across 30 constituencies. Of these, 5,00,477 are women, compared to 4,43,595…
Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik, who revealed in 2024 that she is battling a rare hearing disorder, has shared a fresh update on her health, saying she is “still suffering” from the condition. The singer, who has stayed largely away from the public eye since the diagnosis, recently made headlines after being conferred the Padma…
The ongoing Iran war, now nearing four weeks with no clear resolution, is already pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel, with visible impact on fuel and household costs. Against this backdrop, Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock, has outlined two sharply divergent paths for oil markets and the global economy.Speaking to the BBC,…
File photo of AIFF Executive Committee member Valanka Alemao. New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee member and chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee Valanka Alemao Churchill has alleged that she was ‘targeted’, heckled’ and ‘harassed’ by the governing body’s top brass for raising concerns over procedural irregularities. In a statement, the AIFF…
US Marine who lost both his legs in Afghanistan now catches child abusers from his computer through his ‘Geek’ team of digital forensic experts. Justin Gaertner, a resident of Florida’s Pasco County, joined the US Marine Corps straight out of high school and was deployed to Afghanistan. In 2010, he was severely injured by an…
A new survey warns that AI could upend millions of jobs across the US, putting high-skilled white-collar roles like programmers, data scientists, and financial analysts at greatest risk. While hands-on and human-centric jobs remain more secure, experts stress that adapting to AI and learning to work alongside it will be crucial for staying relevant in…
The ancient world was full of strange creatures and legends, the most famous being the Blemmyes. Historians like Pliny the Elder and Herodotus chronicled the supposed existence of these ‘headless’ beings; they were described as being seen in the Nubian deserts with human eyes and mouths on their chests. As evidenced by medieval bestiaries, the…
