US Congressman Michael Baumgartner writes about how India’s success may become a keystone of American security. Maintaining good bilateral ties should be a bipartisan priority in Washington.
Anthropologist Kailash Kumar Mishra highlighted the deep roots of Shaivism in Jharkhand’s tribal communities, emphasizing Shiva’s role as a deity connected to nature and agriculture. He spoke about the inclusivity of tribal traditions, drawing both tribal and non-tribal devotees to sites like Dewaki and Tanginath.
Harvard University is set to receive nearly $2.7 billion in research grants and contracts after a court ruling deemed the Trump administration’s freeze unlawful. The funds, initially blocked due to alleged concerns about campus antisemitism, are being reinstated following a judge’s decision that the freeze was politically motivated. This victory safeguards academic freedom and federally…
Klarna, a European fintech company, is adjusting its AI strategy after aggressively cutting costs and jobs by implementing AI solutions. CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski admits they may have overdone it, impacting service and product quality. Now, Klarna is shifting focus to productivity and customer service, hiring new employees after a successful US IPO, signaling a move…
Utkal University, with police assistance, evicted unauthorized occupants from around 50 staff quarters, including street vendors and individuals renting from staff. The action followed complaints of misuse and aimed to restore the university’s educational environment. Authorities broke open locked quarters, removing belongings and addressing concerns about illegal occupation by outsiders, retired staff, and encroachment.
In Ranchi, a mobile store under Sukhdeonagar police station was targeted by thieves, who made off with ₹4 lakh in cash and mobile phones worth ₹1.25 lakh. Police are investigating the break-in, with forensic teams at the scene. This incident follows a recent spike in thefts across Ranchi, heightening concerns among residents.
Kris Srikkanth has voiced concerns over Sanju Samson’s placement at No.5 in the Asia Cup 2025, suspecting it’s a strategy to pave the way for Shreyas Iyer’s return. Srikkanth warned Samson that his opportunities are limited and failure to perform in the next three innings could lead to Iyer replacing him, questioning his suitability as…
The U.S. education system faces unprecedented disruption from federal interventions and post-pandemic challenges, yet its decentralized structure retains remarkable resilience. Persistent gaps between research, policy, and classroom practice hinder progress, but targeted strategies—like expanded advanced learning, automatic course placement, and data-driven absenteeism solutions—combined with long-term systemic reforms, offer a path to meaningful, scalable, and enduring…
Petrol blended with 20% ethanol might save forex and reduce carbon footprint, but most cars and bikes may suffer corrosion damage & low mileage, while the water table takes another hit.
