UAE schools are set for an extended four-week winter break from December 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of Education. While most schools will adhere to this unified calendar, some private institutions, particularly those following the CBSE curriculum in Dubai, may maintain a three-week break.
Karnataka is poised to approve Mangaluru’s largest tech park, a Rs 3,500 crore investment on 3.25 acres, potentially this week. The state aims to establish 500 new Global Capability Centres by 2029, creating 3.5 lakh jobs, and will introduce a circular economy policy soon.
The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for railway employees, costing Rs 1,865.68 crore. This decision, benefiting approximately 10.91 lakh non-gazetted employees, acknowledges their performance in a year of record operational numbers for Indian Railways. The maximum payable amount per employee is set at Rs 17,951.
Anya Singh, recognized for her role in Aryan Khan’s web series, shares her profound takeaway from observing Shah Rukh Khan. Beyond his superstar persona, she was deeply moved by his role as a father, especially after losing her own. Anya also admired Shah Rukh’s ability to make everyone feel valued, regardless of their background or…
Saroj Khan, the celebrated late choreographer, reminisced about her experience choreographing ‘Tamma Tamma Loge’ with Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit. Despite initial doubts, she insisted on Sanjay rehearsing and was pleasantly surprised by his performance. Saroj admired actors like Sanjay Dutt, who, despite not being trained dancers, put their heart and soul into their performances,…
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, director of an institute in Vasant Kunj, faces a police case after over 15 students alleged sexual harassment. He sent inappropriate messages, made coercive promises, and issued threats. Police have accessed WhatsApp chats, recorded student statements, and seized a luxury car with a fake UN plate.
A bombing on the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province injured at least 12 people, including women and children, marking the latest in a series of attacks on the train since March. The blast, which occurred in the Spizend area of Mastung district, caused six carriages to derail and one to overturn.
The Asia Cup 2025 could potentially witness a historic India vs Pakistan final, a first in the tournament’s history. After India’s victory in the Super Four stage, Pakistan kept their hopes alive by defeating Sri Lanka. Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed his team’s readiness for a potential final clash, emphasizing their determination to win the Asia…
Hussain Talat downplayed concerns about Pakistan’s morale after their loss to India, emphasizing their focus on reaching the Asia Cup final. His crucial performance against Sri Lanka boosted the team’s confidence and kept their hopes alive.
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma is rumoured to be dating Laila Faisal, the co-founder of LRF Designs, a high-end clothing label. Laila has been spotted cheering for Abhishek at matches and is known for her family’s business background and education in fashion.
