The vanishing lifeline: How shrinking international enrollment is reshaping American higher education

International students have long been the financial and cultural backbone of American universities, funding scholarships, infrastructure, and academic programmes. A sharp decline in their enrollment, driven by restrictive visa policies and uncertainty abroad, now threatens budgets, campus diversity, and the broader educational ecosystem. Institutions face mounting fiscal pressures while the vibrancy of higher education hangs…

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Is Walmart open on Labor Day? Here’s what’s open and what’s closed on September 1

Labor Day in the U.S. sees Walmart and many major retailers like Target and Home Depot remaining open, though some may have reduced hours. Government offices, banks, and postal services are closed, while celebrations include parades, barbecues, and back-to-school shopping. The holiday honors American workers’ contributions, rooted in late 19th-century labor movements.

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Parliamentary panel seeks price cap on cancer drugs

A parliamentary committee urges the government to broaden price controls on cancer drugs, encompassing vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy, citing that many medications remain unaffordable due to regulatory gaps. The committee also emphasizes the need for stringent quality monitoring of generic drugs to encourage their prescription by medical professionals, addressing existing hesitancy.

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HPBOSE Class 10 and 12 supplementary results 2025 out at hpbose.org; check direct link here

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary results for 2025 on its official website, hpbose.org. Students who appeared for compartment, supplementary, or improvement exams can now check their results using their roll numbers. The scorecards are also accessible via SMS and DigiLocker. The online result…

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Exclusive – Nikki Tamboli tests Dengue positive after Dubai trip; says ‘I’m already in shock, how did dengue happen?’

Nikki Tamboli, known for her festive enthusiasm, has been diagnosed with dengue, causing her to miss the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Experiencing a high fever and significant weakness, Nikki is currently resting and focusing on recovery. She expressed shock at contracting the illness despite taking precautions, highlighting the unpredictable nature of dengue and its impact on…

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Rinku Singh Exclusive: ‘Don’t like being tagged as T20I specialist; want to play Tests for India’

Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the…

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