Udaipur is mourning the loss of Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, who died late on Monday, September 14, at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness.For many, she was known first as a member of the former Mewar royal family. But her life in Udaipur was about more than a royal title. Education, philanthropy, spirituality…
Thousands of people march in a May Day rally and protest May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) A political standoff over whether Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 has left more than 315,000 students and their families uncertain, as the district and the teachers union remain divided on holding classes…
The world of ‘Venom’ is back, but this time, it’s all about animation. After a run of live-action films, the studio behind the movie wants to shake things up with a new animated film about the infamous, sharp-toothed antihero. The studio has brought in Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the pair behind last year’s…
Photo credit: X/@KeralaBlasters KOCHI: Preparations for Kerala Blasters’ first home match of the new Indian Super League (ISL) season against Mumbai City FC were thrown into turmoil on the eve of the fixture on Saturday, following an unexpected standoff with the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), which owns the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.GCDA…
For a long time, the first job in the US came with a basic reassurance: There would be a way in. It might not be a dream role. It might be repetitive, poorly paid, or only mildly related to what a graduate had studied. But it usually gave young people a starting point. That starting…
China’s trade stepped up pace in April, with exports surging well beyond expectations even as the Iran war and elevated US tariffs continued to cast uncertainty over global markets.Official data released on Saturday showed Chinese exports climbed 14.1% compared with a year earlier, a substantial jump from March’s 2.5% rise and a performance that outpaced…
After wrapping up a shooting schedule in Cape Town for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King, actor Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, marking her first public appearance since announcing her second pregnancy with husband Ranveer Singh.The actress was spotted at the Mumbai airport in a relaxed denim-on-denim look, pairing…
As student numbers grow, Delhi’s school infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with the demand for space. Image: AI generated For years, the policy push in school education has been bringing more children into the system. On that count, Delhi has performed. Enrolment has held, even expanded. But as PTI’s report based on UDISE+ 2024–25…
India’s ride-hailing market has a new entrant. Green SM Limo, the all-electric cab service operated by Vietnam’s Vingroup, has officially begun operations in India from June 5, 2026, starting with Delhi-NCR. The company plans to deploy around 10,000 electric vehicles in the NCR region alone.The platform arrives as a challenger to players like Ola and…
The day of Thursday 1 October 2026 will involve a busy astrological influence promoting communication and emotional expression. The Moon in Gemini will create a restless mind, leading to rapid exchanges of messages and ideas. Mercury’s transition into Scorpio will deepen conversations, encouraging people to reveal hidden thoughts and feelings. The Sun in Libra offers…