US appeals court allows Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP News). The ruling marks a significant development in an ongoing national debate over religion in public education.The…
India is pushing to expand its preferential trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc as part of efforts to scale up trade and investment ties with Latin America, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, signalling a broader reset in economic engagement with the region, PTI reported. Speaking at Ficci’s India-Brazil Business Forum, Goyal…
Abhishek Sharma during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: “Matlab Abhishek ki jagah khilau? (Should I play him instead of Abhishek?)”, “matlab Tilak ki jagah khilau? (You mean in place of Tilak?).”Suryakumar Yadav was…
Aquarius, the week feels like a strong breeze clearing a dusty room. It begins with pressure and ends with ease. The Moon early in the week sits in a zone that makes you work harder than usual, and Saturn’s steady hand keeps reminding you that shortcuts won’t hold. You may feel tense, restless, even a…
ramchandra.agarwal15/Instagram There is a name that quietly inspired a generation of budding entrepreneurs is Ram Chandra Agarwal. His is not just a story of success, but of resilience, positivity and undying optimism. Born into a humble middle-class family in 1965, Ram was struck by polio at the tender age of four, leaving the lower half…
Malaika Arora has been making headlines yet again over her alleged relationship rumours. This time, an unseen photo of the 50-year-old Bollywood diva with a mystery man has surfaced online, sending social media — especially Reddit — into a frenzy.The picture, reportedly clicked at the iconic Trevi Fountain, has sparked speculation that Malaika may have…
DEI crackdown reshapes PhD pathways for students of colour in the US. (Getty Images) For students dreaming of earning a doctorate and entering academia, mentorship networks and recruitment platforms often make the difference between aspiration and access. But across the United States, several universities are quietly stepping back from one such long-running nonprofit after federal…
Asha Sharma (Photo credit- Microsoft) TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a sweeping reset during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year, Satya Nadella-led Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, pitching another Indian-American into a leadership position at a time of intense xenophobia in MAGA circles. Wisconsin-born Sharma, 43, succeeds Phil Spencer, the widely admired…
R Premadasa Stadium under covers (Photo by Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) Rain has become the main talking point ahead of the Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Colombo, with the weather threatening to disrupt the big clash on Saturday. Light but steady drizzle has covered the ground, and the start of…
Sagittarius, this week begins with a bright, forward-looking wind behind you. The Moon’s early movement supports learning, plans, and that familiar itch to do something bigger than routine. You’ll feel more active, more curious, and a bit more hopeful too. Good. Your ruler Jupiter is also in a supportive mood, so even when the days…