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Hansika Motwani joyfully welcomed Ganesh Chaturthi, bringing home Lord Ganesha with devotion. Dressed in a simple yet elegant traditional attire, she shared glimpses of her home decor with fans. However, the absence of her husband, Sohael Khaturiya, sparked speculation about their marriage, further fueled by the disappearance of wedding photos from her social media.

US colleges are reviving medieval-style assessments like oral exams, viva voce, and in-class essays to counter AI-driven cheating. With detectors unreliable and students outsourcing work to tools like ChatGPT, institutions are shifting back to personal, improvisational learning methods. While students and faculty resist, experts stress this recalibration preserves identity formation, originality, and genuine intellectual growth…

Despite a powerful opening, ‘War 2,’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is experiencing a slowdown at the box office. Early estimates indicate a Rs 2.75 crore net earning on its thirteenth day, pushing its India total past Rs 225 crore. While global earnings are strong, the film faces competition from Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie.

Quinn Hughes’ future is uncertain as trade rumors swirl, potentially reuniting him with his brothers in New Jersey. Vancouver faces a dilemma, weighing the risk of losing their star defenseman against a potentially significant return. Despite the speculation, Hughes is recognized as the NHL’s top-rated defenseman, highlighting his value to both teams.

Iga Swiatek’s US Open victory was overshadowed by news of Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce. The tennis star, a devoted Swiftie, expressed her excitement for Swift, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the singer. Swiatek credited Swift’s music with aiding her English learning and personal growth, even attending her ‘Eras Tour’ and receiving a handwritten…

Amidst the buzz of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, heartwarming stories are resurfacing of fans who got engaged at Swift’s concerts. During her Eras Tour, couples like Nicole McPhee and Taylor Evans in Toronto, and Megan Voo and Justin Chong in Melbourne, experienced magical proposals during Swift’s performances.

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Cracker Barrel faced intense backlash after unveiling a modern, text-only logo, prompting a swift reversal. Amidst customer outrage and criticism from figures like Donald Trump, the restaurant chain decided to reinstate its original emblem featuring “Uncle Herschel.” The company acknowledged its misstep and reaffirmed its commitment to traditional values and customer satisfaction, signaling a return…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers get a boost. Chris Godwin is back from injury. He is activated from the PUP list. This is along with Tristan Wirfs. The team wants to extend playoff appearances. Coach Todd Bowles says Godwin will not be rushed. Godwin’s return is a turning point. He dislocated his ankle last season.

US President Donald Trump announced that 600,000 Chinese students are welcome to study in American universities, signalling a notable policy U-turn. The move has caused backlash within his MAGA base, which has previously supported strict visa restrictions. While the number of Chinese students in the US has fallen recently, Trump emphasised their importance to struggling…