Goa experienced an unusual post-monsoon rainfall surge in October, with a 36% increase above normal. This wet spell brought cooler temperatures and high humidity, reminiscent of peak monsoon months. A depression off the west coast was identified as the cause for the heavy downpour.
US Ph.D. admissions are shrinking as top universities cut spots in STEM and humanities programmes. Funding reductions under the Trump administration and stricter visa rules for international students have exacerbated the decline. Institutions like Harvard, MIT, and the University of Washington are limiting or pausing Ph.D. intakes. Rising graduate student unionisation and shifting student preferences…
Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is dealing with a toe sprain but is expected to suit up. The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to extend their winning streak. Other Bucks players are also dealing with injuries. The Cavaliers are looking to improve their record. Fans can expect a competitive…
Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce has fans buzzing, especially after a resurfaced clip from 2022 showing her with ex Joe Alwyn sparked outrage. Fans criticized Alwyn’s apparent rush to avoid paparazzi, contrasting it with Kelce’s public support for Swift’s success. The couple remains private about their wedding details.
A businessman successfully proved cash gifts from his sisters were legitimate, avoiding tax evasion charges. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled in his favor, accepting documented property sale proceeds and bank records as proof of the donors’ financial capacity.
A University of Washington professor has criticised the mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement required for new faculty hires, warning it may deter qualified candidates. Stuart Reges noted that even award-winning faculty could fail under the current DEI rules. The job posting included a rubric assessing DEI contributions. In response, the university cancelled the…
Bigg Boss 19 witnessed the shocking evictions of Nehal Chudasama and Baseer Ali. Singer Mika Singh’s special appearance brought laughter with a hilarious dig at Kunickaa Sadanand’s past relationship with Kumar Sanu, leaving housemates and Salman Khan in splits. The episode also featured emotional goodbyes and mixed fan reactions to the eliminations.
