As New York welcomes its first Muslim and South Asian mayor, Zohran Mamdani, his wife, artist Rama Duwaji, offers a powerful visual narrative. Her art, blending Islamic geometry with contemporary illustration on ceramics and digital drawings, captures the essence of exile, inheritance, and belonging. Duwaji’s work celebrates overlooked rituals of care and continuity, offering a…
Many Bengalureans take up farming for better health, peace of mind, and deeper connections with nature
IIT-Kanpur’s final-year graduates bring a delightful twist to tradition with ‘Hall-1 Ki Baraat’, a mock wedding that’s everything but conventional. Emerging from a funny prank, this vibrant celebration features dazzling mehendi designs and spirited sangeet songs, culminating in a playful ‘union’ of two male students.
Veteran fighter Denis Purić, aged 40, is shifting his focus from Muay Thai to kickboxing, citing better career longevity and a preference for kickboxing’s rules. He aims to secure a kickboxing title, believing heavier gloves and fewer clinches suit his current fighting style. Purić sees his upcoming bout against Takeru Segawa as a crucial step…
RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman emphasized that financial inclusion extends beyond banking access, focusing on empowering individuals through financial literacy for improved lives and economic contribution. Indian Bank’s Financial Inclusion Saturation programme in Tiruvallur facilitated Re-KYC and enrolment in schemes like PMJJBY and PMSBY, benefiting over 2,000 community members.
A 20-month-old female cheetah died in Kuno National Park following a territorial clash with a leopard, marking the first such incident since Project Cheetah’s launch in 2022. The death occurred just before the project’s third anniversary, but authorities assure that the overall cheetah population remains stable with 25 individuals. Officials are planning to review the…
A new international study identified five distinct sleep patterns, revealing their profound impact on physical health, mental well-being, and personality. Researchers found that short sleep, frequent awakenings, poor quality sleep, reliance on sleep aids, and daytime drowsiness despite adequate rest are linked to various psychological and biological traits, influencing everything from emotional regulation to disease…
Engineer’s Day honors the contributions of engineers, particularly Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya in India. It’s a day to express gratitude for their innovations and dedication to shaping the future. The occasion is marked by sharing wishes, quotes, and greetings, celebrating their role in building a better world through problem-solving and creativity.
A recent poll indicates a significant decline in public satisfaction with K-12 education in the U.S., reaching a historic low. The survey highlights concerns about student preparedness for college and the workforce, alongside partisan divides in educational perceptions. Experts emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to restore trust and improve outcomes for all students.
Dubai has launched the One Freezone Passport, allowing companies to operate across all its 30+ free zones under a single licence. Streamlining setup and expansion, the initiative boosts efficiency and investor confidence. Luxury brand Louis Vuitton is the first to benefit, marking a major step in Dubai’s push to become a global hub for seamless…
