US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, according to AP.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 in March from 91 in February, indicating a modest improvement despite rising cost…
Heavy rain and strong winds forced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.The toss was delayed as the weather worsened, and the situation became difficult for the ground staff. Strong winds made it hard to hold the…
Thomas Stearns Eliot, better known as T. S. Eliot, was one of the most important poets, critics, and playwrights of the the 20th century. Born in the year 1888 in St. Louis, Missouri, he grew up in a family that was well-educated and culturally rich. His early exposure to literature, philosophy, and religion had a…
Nayanthara joins Salman Khan’s next film, while the trailer for Jayasurya’s fantasy epic ‘Kathanar’ has been released. A fun video of Ajith and Shalini cooking went viral, and Tovino Thomas dismissed rumors of a feud with Dulquer Salmaan. Meanwhile, a recent photo of Bharathiraja has sparked concern among fans. A mix of intriguing updates from…
US lawsuit challenges Minnesota’s stance on transgender athletes in schools The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body, escalating a contentious national debate over transgender athletes’ participation in girls’ sports, according to a report by AP News. The legal action, announced Monday, alleges violations of…
India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil since 2019, with a tanker carrying 600,000 barrels of oil en route to Gujarat following a temporary sanctions waiver by the US, according to PTI.Ship-tracking data indicates that the vessel Ping Shun is headed towards Vadinar port, marking a potential revival of Indo-Iran…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a strict warning to its centrally contracted players against posting any content on social media without prior approval, following the controversy involving Naseem Shah.The board has reminded players and their managers of its social media rules, stating that any post of political nature will not be allowed. According…
It’s 2026, you’re scrolling through a dating app curated by some hyper-intelligent algorithm, and suddenly a line from 1813 hits you like a cold splash of water. Jane Austen, writing through the voice of the pragmatic Charlotte Lucas in ‘Pride and Prejudice’, drops a timeless truth:“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. It…
After Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy, it was Rhea Kapoor who set social media abuzz by sharing an adorable photo of the newborn. Rhea took to social media to share the baby boy’s first glimpse, and the internet couldn’t keep calm. The picture quickly went…
Harvard delays grading reform to 2027, introduces SAT+ grade Harvard College has postponed the rollout of its widely debated grading reform to fall 2027 and introduced a new “SAT+” grade, marking a significant revision to its plan aimed at tackling grade inflation. The announcement was made by Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh, according to…