An Indianāorigin professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa stirred row after posting racist remarks about South Africans. Professor Srila Roy, head of the sociology department, described South Africans as having ālittle ambition, complacent, and poor work ethicā in a message on social media platform X that was later deleted.The comments provoked…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday heard the CBI‘s plea challenging the discharge of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in the alleged excise policy case. The matter has now been listed for April 13.Kejriwal, accompanied by his wife, appeared in court and informed the bench that he intends to argue his…
Florida Airport to be renamed after US President Trump. Eric Trump announced on Monday that Palm Beach International Airport is being renamed āPresident Donald J. Trump International Airport,ā following the passage of a Florida bill backing the move.The legislation was signed by Ron DeSantis, formally approving the rebranding of the airport after Donald Trump, according…
Gold prices have slipped in recent sessions even as geopolitical tensions escalated in West Asia, surprising investors who typically view the precious metal as a safe-haven during periods of uncertainty.It has been 14 days of intense military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Over this period, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex have declined…
In a dramatic turn of events, Grammy-winning composer Lebohang Morake is embarking on a legal battle against comedian Learnmore Jonasi, claiming damages exceeding USD 20 million. Morake accuses Jonasi of sullying his reputation by inaccurately interpreting the opening chant of ‘Circle of Life’ on his podcast and during a comedy set. Read on to know…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The bond between captain and coach often defines the success of a cricket team, and Indiaās triumphant T20 era appears to be built on exactly that foundation. If the partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid once set the tone, the current…
Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, registering a crushing eight-wicket win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.During the high-intensity clash, among several key moments, one that stood out was Ravindra Jadejaās animated celebration after…
If thereās one thing Kangana Ranaut is known for, itās her unfiltered honesty. From calling out nepotism when few in the industry dared to speak, to taking public digs at powerful names, Kangana has never believed in playing safe. On February 27, the actress was in her element. If thereās one thing Kangana Ranaut is…
To woo women voters in Assam, BJP and Congress have pitched competing cash-transfers. In Assam, the BJP sankalp patra promised that the monthly direct bank transfer under Orunodoi scheme would be increased to Rs 3,000 for women and that it aims for 40 lakh “lakhpati baideos , a flagship initiative to economically empower women. Congress,…
A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing battle over fairness and accountability in American higher education, with Harvard University once again under the federal microscope. The US Department of Education has launched two separate civil rights investigations, sharpening scrutiny on the universityās admissions practices and its handling of campus antisemitism.The action, initiated by the…
