A new US law has significantly increased taxes on the endowment earnings of wealthy universities, particularly impacting larger institutions with over $2 million per student. However, a last-minute amendment exempts smaller elite colleges with fewer than 3,000 students, regardless of their endowment size. This shift, influenced by political maneuvering, creates winners and losers in higher…
Samvrutha Sunil revealed that the song ‘Azhalinte Azhangalil’ from ‘Ayalum Njanum Thammil’ holds deep emotional significance as it was her last project before her acting hiatus. She confessed that her on-screen tears were genuine, reflecting both her character’s heartbreak and her own farewell to the film industry. The actress, known for her natural performances, took…
NorthEast United FC showcased their dominance by defeating Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the Durand Cup final, securing their second consecutive title. The defending champions displayed clinical efficiency, highlighted by goals from Asheer Akhtar, Parthiv Gogoi, and Thoi Singh. Despite Luka Majcen’s goal for Diamond Harbour, NEUFC sealed the victory with additional goals, marking a…
Indian astronomers have discovered how supermassive black holes and their powerful jets regulate galaxy growth by halting star formation. These cosmic engines expel gas, preventing new stars from igniting. The study, using data from US telescopes, reveals that galaxies with radio jets exhibit significantly faster and more energetic gas outflows, crucial for understanding galaxy evolution.
Actor Vishnu Vishal and badminton champion Jwala Gutta welcomed their daughter Mira, whose name was chosen by Aamir Khan. Khan also facilitated their IVF journey after Jwala had nearly given up on having a child. Their bond, initially professional, deepened into a strong personal friendship and mentorship.
An RPF SI at Ranchi railway station bravely saved a woman from falling under a moving train. Sushmita Devi slipped while alighting, and SI Suraj Pandey pulled her to safety, sustaining a leg injury. The RPF will check CCTV to find her missing daughter, underscoring their ‘Operation Jeevan Rakshak’.
In the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador, resides the club-winged manakin, a bird that uniquely ‘sings’ with its wings. Unlike other songbirds, the male manakin produces a high-pitched tone by rubbing specialized wing feathers together, a process called stridulation. This rare adaptation, involving solid wing bones and rapid wing shakes, helps them attract mates…
A tragic accident in Shahdol district claimed the lives of three women from Chhattisgarh’s Parsori village. The vehicle, carrying pilgrims returning from Ayodhya, collided with a tree near Jora village early Monday morning. Several others sustained injuries, with four reported to be in serious condition, and are currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
