Following Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension over controversial comments, hundreds of Hollywood and Broadway stars, including Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep, have signed an open letter defending free speech. The ACLU-backed letter condemns the silencing of voices and urges Americans to protect constitutionally protected rights.
NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook calls Babur “brutal and ruthless,” sparking debates among students and scholars. But history’s view of the Mughal emperor has always been a shifting kaleidoscope—from Baburnama’s poetic warlord to British colonial critiques, and modern takes by Dalrymple and Maldahiyar. This article dives into centuries of contrasting portrayals and asks: Are students…
Americans are increasingly questioning the value of a college degree as AI and automation shrink entry-level opportunities and traditional career advantages fade. Rising tuition and mounting debt amplify doubts, pushing students toward vocational training and skills-based programs. Higher education faces a crossroads, needing innovation and relevance to remain a viable path in a rapidly evolving…
In a candid moment at a Mumbai gathering, veteran actress Jaya Bachchan was filmed voicing her exasperation with relentless paparazzi. Joined by her daughter Shweta, she firmly declared, ‘Enough is enough,’ highlighting her ongoing struggle with media intrusion. This incident aligns with her previously expressed concerns about fame during a podcast discussion.
Yusuf Pathan, former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP, has been declared an encroacher by the Gujarat High Court regarding a residential plot in Vadodara. The court rejected Pathan’s petition against a notice from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), ordering him to vacate the government-owned land he occupied since 2012.
The Allahabad High Court denied a job on compassionate grounds to a petitioner whose father died in 2019, citing a five-year delay in his claim. While the court awarded INR 1 lakh compensation for the bank’s administrative negligence, it emphasized that compassionate appointments are for immediate financial relief, not a future job guarantee.
US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of averting nuclear war between India and Pakistan, praising Pakistani leaders for their gratitude. He also repeated unsubstantiated claims of seven downed planes. Trump’s admiration for Pakistan’s “Field Marshal” and their Middle-East peace plan support signals renewed US-Pakistan ties, despite some analysts’ caution.
Two-time JD(U) MP Santosh Kumar Kushwaha joined the RJD in Patna, setting up a potential electoral showdown with senior JD(U) minister Leshi Singh in the Dhamdaha assembly constituency. While JD(U) downplayed the defection, describing Kushwaha as no match for Singh, the move has significantly raised the political temperature in Seemanchal.
