Jay Bhattacharya now sits at the apex of American public health. As director of the National Institutes of Health, he already oversees the country’s biomedical research agenda. Now, as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he temporarily controls the nation’s disease surveillance and response machinery as well. The unusual consolidation of…
New H-1B visa bill could boost US teaching opportunities for international educators A new legislative proposal in the United States could open doors for international educators—including many from India—by easing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The move aims to support school districts struggling with teacher shortages while keeping opportunities…
NEW DELHI: Iga Swiatek, one of the world’s top tennis players, recently opened up about a tough phase in her career after an early exit from the Miami Open. She was visibly emotional after losing to Magda Linette in the round of 64 at the women’s singles event, even stepping aside briefly to wipe away…
A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of this population.Indians form the largest…
As many as 38 companies, including SBI Funds Management and Manipal Health Enterprises, filed preliminary IPO papers with Sebi in March, signalling improving issuer sentiment even as regulatory timelines contributed to the surge. This marks a sharp jump from 22 filings in March 2025 and 16 in March 2024, data from Sebi showed, indicating a…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins Tumbbad 2, praising its story and team. “I admired the original’s originality,” he told. Sohum Shah hails his intensity; Pen Studios’ Jayantilal Gada eyes grander cinema. The sequel, from Sohum Shah Films and Pen Studios, promises psychological depth. Production starts soon. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is now officially on board for ‘Tumbbad 2’, poised…
Every student has experienced this at some point. Hours spent studying a topic, only to find that much of it fades soon after the exam. The problem is often seen as a lack of effort. But research suggests the issue may lie elsewhere, in how learning is approached.According to the Harvard University, retaining what is…
CHENNAI: Terminating the services of an employee and turning him away at the gate directly by revoking his access card violate the basic dignity of labour, Madras high court has said.“Merely because corporate companies have a smart card access system, it cannot be used as a means of terminating service of an employee. It breaches…
Pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turned the biggest music festival – Coachella- into their own romantic date night. The couple, who has been making waves with their appearances around town, hit the event together. Twinning in white tees, the two were seen keeping their look rather casual as they…
American politician Brandon Gill has once again entered the social media hot waters after he made a remark on a video of Chhat Puja celebrations in Texas being circulated across social media. Taking to X, the Congressman representing Texas’ 26th Congressional District claimed he did not want third world religious communities taking place in his…
