India is preparing to celebrate Dhanteras on October 18, 2025, a significant Hindu festival marking the start of Diwali. The day honors Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantri, with devotees performing pujas during auspicious times like Pradosh Kaal. People traditionally purchase gold, silver, and new items, while lighting a diya for Lord Yama to ward off…
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), enacted in July 2025, overhauls federal student loans starting July 2026. Replacing income-driven repayment with gross income calculations and mandatory minimum payments, RAP tightens borrowing limits and Pell Grant eligibility. Critics argue it shifts the burden to low-income borrowers, increasing debt and restricting educational opportunities.
Researchers from UAEU and IIT Madras Zanzibar have developed an AI-powered framework to predict malaria outbreaks with high accuracy. Integrating neural networks, mathematical modelling, and climate variables, the tool enhances real-time risk assessment. Published in Scientific Reports, the study aims to support early interventions in malaria-prone regions, especially sub-Saharan Africa, which bears 94% of global…
Rana Daggubati reflects on how ‘Baahubali’ revolutionized Indian cinema and impacted his career. He expresses gratitude for not having new releases this year, as the remastered ‘Baahubali: The Epic’ is set to re-release. Daggubati anticipates the film’s return to theaters, offering audiences a unique big-screen experience. Read on to know more.
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A daring three-hour operation concluded with the capture of a leopard that had been wreaking havoc in Kochas, injuring several villagers and rescue workers. Its unexpected appearance in the crowded area, straying far from forested land, sent shockwaves through the community. Investigations are underway to uncover its unusual path, with early theories suggesting it might…
That, Mahajan said, was Indian democracy in all its glory — the sort of organised chaos that could confuse even the Chinese Communist Party. And now, in the same spirit of democratic invention, the hallowed democracy has produced its latest miracle: a Brazilian hairdresser who has apparently “voted” twenty-two times in Haryana.
Bihar has raised its PG medical training capacity to 204 seats across 22 districts, adding Madhepura and approving 12 new DNB seats. Darbhanga, Siwan, Saran and Madhepura institutions received allocations in Psychiatry, OBG, General Medicine and Anaesthesia. With more than 3,000 MBBS seats, the state awaits NBEMS approval for further DNB expansion. The Health Department…
This week brings widespread financial improvements and stability across zodiac signs. Many can expect income growth, bonuses, or gains from past investments, with property matters often showing positive progress. While expenses may arise, careful management and focus on savings will ensure overall financial balance and security.
