University of Washington professor fired after sending email criticising Iran war In recent weeks, at least three cases across the United States have brought renewed attention to the limits of academic expression, particularly around the Middle East.At the centre of one such case is Aria Fani, an associate professor at the University of Washington. He…
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) need to fix several issues quickly as they try to keep their IPL 2026 title defence on track after a worrying dip in form midway through the season.Their upcoming clash against Mumbai Indians in Raipur has become important for the Red and Gold side after back-to-back defeats against Gujarat…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan had the internet swooning all over him once again as he brought back his iconic spectacle look. Fans were in for an epic blast from the past as the actor debuted his lean new look. The star, who has been busy on his film, dubbing and other work commitments, made hearts…
CBSE launches IPS for exam centre payments in 2026 board examinations schedule NEW DELHI: Central Board of Secondary Education has activated the Integrated Payment System IPS to process final payments to examination centres and functionaries for the 2026 board examinations. The system has been made live to enable schools to freeze data on the dedicated…
SkyHop Aviation founder & CEO Avani Singh NEW DELHI: After some fits and starts in the past, India will again see seaplane services. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted air operator certificate (AOC or licence) to SkyHop Aviation which plans to become India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator.In the first phase, SkyHop…
MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday called for Indian banks to emerge as market-makers in offshore markets, urging a more active global role for domestic lenders as the central bank seeks to shift rupee price discovery onshore, speaking at the FIMMDA-PDAI Annual Conference in Amsterdam.Noting that Indian banks deal only with offshore market makers…
BENGALURU: Around 55% students passed in SSLC-2, whose results were announced on Saturday evening. With this, the consolidated pass percentage of SSLC stood at 93.1%, as against 75% last year. The pass percentage of regular fresh students was at 94.10% in SSLC-1 and 63% in SSLC-2, taking the consolidated pass percentage to 98%, creating history…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) remains one of the government’s flagship housing schemes aimed at improving home ownership affordability across urban India. The programme provides interest subsidies and financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, particularly those in the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.For applicants, documentation plays…
This week begins with a clean, lucky feeling, like your house has been aired out after days of closed windows. You may get involved in a religious or spiritual activity, or simply feel drawn to prayer and quiet discipline. Children, whether your own or younger family members, bring joy. Their support lifts your heart, and…