Erika Kirk, the Turning Point USA CEO, has been appointed to the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors in the place of her late husband Charlie Kirk. This 16-member Board is responsible for making recommendations to the Defense Secretary for changes at the Air Force Academy. The board did not announce Erika Kirk’s appointment though…
Mumbai: For restaurants across the country, it is not business as usual–a severe crunch of LPG supplies on the back of the West Asia war is posing a threat of temporary closures with many firms having moved to induction cookers to stay afloat and some of them also restricting menu choices. Smaller establishments are already…
Michael Vaughan (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After their early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the West Indies national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team have been stuck in Kolkata for more than a week, sparking criticism from former England captain Michael Vaughan.Vaughan questioned why England national…
Water scarcity is one of the major global challenges of the twenty first century. The United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that more than 2.2 billion people still lack reliable access to safe drinking water at home. In many regions, especially dry or remote areas, access to clean water depends on…
In recent times, one has often seen industry insiders talking about the growing cost of entourage of actors and how it becomes a huge burden on the film’s budget and the producers. Many producers, directors like Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap among others have discussed it. Actors like John Abraham also expressed shock to know that…
NEW DELHI: India is considering sending naval ships to escort its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East tensions, according to a report by The New York Times.The report said the move is being examined following requests from Indian shipowners seeking protection for commercial vessels navigating the strategic waterway.“India was also…
If one listens to commentary about Donald Trump – and there’s so much of it that banning the word ‘Trump’ would bankrupt WENA outlets – you would assume he was an anomaly in the system, the sum total of all unbalanced equations, antithetical to the American way of life. In recent times, his actions —…
The government has asked shipping companies, vessel operators and their agents to refrain from “predatory, non-transparent and opportunistic pricing” practices as freight costs rise sharply amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, PTI reported citing sources.The advisory was issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) on Monday after the regulator received…
India vs Chinese Taipei (Photo from @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: India crashed out of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after losing 1-3 to Chinese Taipei in a crucial group-stage match on Tuesday. The result ended India’s campaign despite the team dominating large portions of the game and creating several chances but failing to convert…
Major geopolitical tensions rarely remain confined to diplomatic channels. Universities that send students and faculty across the world often find themselves adjusting travel policies in response to shifting security conditions. In the latest instance, Brown University has advised its academic community to reconsider travel plans to several countries in the Middle East as the regional…
