Income-driven IDR plans like IBR and RAP could reduce US student loan payments: Here’s what to know

Many US student loan borrowers could soon benefit from lower monthly payments as the Department of Education finalises changes to income-driven repayment plans. The Income-Based Repayment plan (IBR) will no longer require proof of financial hardship, allowing higher earners to qualify. From July 1, 2026, the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) will also offer lower…

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Kamal Haasan breaks silence on retirement

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has addressed retirement, stating fans will ultimately decide his exit. He expressed a personal desire to sign off with one truly great film, reflecting on past commercial challenges. Despite box office fluctuations, Haasan’s commitment to meaningful cinema remains, with fans hoping for his continued artistic journey.

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BSEB Bihar reopens application window for Intermediate, Matric exam 2026; late-fee submissions allowed till this date

The Bihar School Examination Board has announced a final opportunity for Intermediate and Matric students registered for the 2026 annual examinations to submit their online forms with a late fee. The deadline for form submission and fee payment is December 3, 2025. Dummy admit cards will be issued subsequently for error correction until December 4,…

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Dia Mirza SLAMS double standards in the film industry on aging: ‘You’ll never see a 60 or 70-year-old woman cast opposite a man in his 40s’

In a bold statement, Dia Mirza has raised a red flag about the pervasive ageism in Indian films. She emphasizes the tendency to cast older men alongside younger women, a dynamic that’s seldom flipped. Mirza argues that this trend underscores a deeper issue: the reluctance to portray women as vibrant and valuable at any age.

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