Budget pressure inside Harvard University’s largest academic unit is beginning to reshape how courses may be taught in the coming years. As the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) confronts a $365 million deficit, administrators are preparing to cut spending on non-tenure-track faculty by 25% across its academic divisions. The reductions are expected to…
The US Department of Homeland Security earlier introduced a new rule changing how H-1B visa program registrations are selected, introducing a weighted system that prioritises higher-skilled and higher-paid applicants. The rule, announced on December 23, amends existing regulations governing the selection process used by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for H-1B cap-subject petitions. It…
Today, the universe shines favorably on your public persona, ushering in admiration and recognition. Yet, be wary of becoming overwhelmed by mental distractions and seeking too much external advice. In your connections, open dialogue is essential to handle emotional fluctuations effectively. Your professional endeavors look promising, but remember to weigh your options carefully before making…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug usage and driving under the influence. Reader discretion is advised.Pop icon Britney Spears, known for hits like ‘Toxic’ and ‘Baby One More Time,’ faces fresh scrutiny after her DUI arrest in California this week. The 44-year-old singer was detained by the California Highway Patrol on…
PUNE: India’s summer heatwaves – the humid, suffocating kind that impact more than dry heat – are not just getting more frequent, but also more intense through a now-identified specific atmospheric chain reaction. A Jan 2026 study by scientists from IMD and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune, published in the Journal of the…
As the Middle East crisis escalates, concerns have grown over a possible rise in petrol and diesel prices. However, despite a sharp increase in global crude oil prices, fuel rates in major Indian cities have remained unchanged. Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as retail petrol and diesel prices in the country are not…
Middle East travel crisis: UAE activates emergency air routes for 48 flights an hour amid Iran-US-Israel war In a decisive move to stabilise regional aviation amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has opened “safe air corridors” allowing airlines to operate up to 48 flights per hour, according to Economy…
CUET PG exam day guidelines The postgraduate admission season for central and participating universities is set to begin as the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (CUET PG) 2026 starts on Thursday, March 6, 2026. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, the nationwide examination will run until March 27 in computer-based mode at designated…
The ‘Harry Potter’ reunion we didn’t know we needed happened backstage at Daniel Radcliffe‘s show. Tom Felton, who played the role of Draco Malfoy opposite Radcliffe’s Harry Potter, turned up to support his former co-star, who returned to Broadway for his latest stage production ‘Every Brilliant Thing’. Tom Felton reunites with Daniel Radcliffe Felton, took…
Picture this: You’re in your 20s, powering through endless work nights on just five hours of sleep, hunched over a laptop on your bed, fueled by instant noodles because deadlines don’t care about dinner. A twinge in your back? Shake it off—it’ll pass. Who needs a trainer when YouTube workouts feel free and easy? It…
