An associate professor at Hunter College in New York City is facing widespread backlash after she was caught on a live microphone making racist remarks about black students during a heated New York City school meeting.Allyson Friedman, a tenured biology professor, was attending a virtual Community Education Council (CEC) meeting on February 10 as a…
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday, killing all eight personnel on board, officials confirmed.The crash has attracted added attention given the B-52 Stratofortress’s status as one of the most enduring symbols of American air power.The bomber has played a central…
‘I don’t want Phunsukh Wangdu to die’: Omi Vaidya aka Chatur from ‘3 Idiots’ urges people to support Sonam Wangchuk amid his hunger strike Actor Omi Vaidya, remembered by millions as Chatur from ‘3 Idiots’, has voiced his support for educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on an indefinite hunger strike at…
Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday proposed a stronger consumer grievance redressal framework for telecom operators, including penalties of up to Rs 50 lakh per quarter for improper handling or disposal of customer complaints, PTI reported.The proposed Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulation, 2026 aims to make complaint registration and tracking more transparent and accessible…
India’s Abhishek Sharma, right, celebrates with wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, centre, and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) India’s Asian Games gold medal did not come easily, according to wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who credited the presence of experienced players for helping the team navigate the pressure of a high-stakes final against Pakistan.India beat their arch-rivals by 19 runs…
Several valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are set to go under the hammer at a charity auction, with items ranging from signed ‘Friends’ scripts to an original Banksy artwork expected to fetch more than $800,000. The auction will be held on June 5 by Heritage Auctions and will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation,…
Filmmaker Karan Johar has left social media users surprised after netizens noticed a major change in his Instagram following list. The director-producer, who enjoys a massive following of over 17 million on the platform, appears to have unfollowed several Bollywood celebrities, including some of his closest friends and long-time collaborators.As of Thursday evening, Karan Johar’s…
How Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly a fighter jet solo For generations, countless Indian girls were told they could become doctors, teachers, engineers or scientists. But there was one dream that remained firmly out of reach.Flying a fighter jet.Not because they lacked the talent or determination, but because the door simply…
East Zone take monumental 584-run lead at stumps on Day 4 (PTI Photo) The Duleep Trophy final moved closer to its inevitable conclusion on Wednesday, with East Zone ending Day 4 in a commanding position after stretching their overall lead to 584 runs with five wickets still in hand. South Zone endured a difficult day…
BAN vs NZ, 3rd T20I Live: New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh on Saturday. Bangladesh will take confidence from their recent success in the 50-over format, where they clinched the ODI series 2-1 against New Zealand. That victory marked their third consecutive ODI series…
