Schools cannot alter discipline rules to cut racial gaps, US Education Dept warns in new guidance. The US Education Department has told schools they cannot change student discipline policies solely to reduce racial disparities, arguing that doing so could amount to unlawful discrimination.The guidance, issued by the department’s Office for Civil Rights, comes as federal…
Gaddafi Stadium. (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images) The ICC has removed the demerit point given to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium pitch after the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June.The decision comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada appealed against demerit points awarded for matches played that month. ICC reviews pitch decision…
Bobby Deol‘s ‘Bandar’ is set to make its OTT debut just days after wrapping up its theatrical run. Anchored in the #MeTooForMen conversation, the film centres on a man whose life spirals out of control following an accusation from a woman, as public opinion, media scrutiny and social judgement take over well before the truth…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Earth’s atmosphere does not simply end where airplanes stop flying. Far above the planet, in a region known as the thermosphere, an extremely thin layer of gas continues to interact with satellites orbiting Earth. Changes in this region may seem insignificant, but they can alter atmospheric drag and gradually affect the paths…
Indian founder says her kids may struggle to own a home The idea of buying a house early in life is becoming a major topic of financial conversation, especially as people compare property costs to their earnings. A LinkedIn post by Indian entrepreneur Riya Upreti has added a personal angle to that discussion. She shared…
England’s Sam Curran (AP Photo) England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out for the remainder of the English season after being advised to undergo surgery on a groin injury, ending his hopes of making a Test comeback this summer.Curran, 28, will undergo an operation on Friday and will miss Surrey’s remaining matches as well…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images with many objects layered into one image. They trick the eyes and the mind into believing what we see first based on our mindset. There’s something oddly satisfying about staring at such a picture and realizing your brain jumped to one detail before any of the others. It…
Natalie Harp’s obsession with Trump is making headlines. Preston Harp, the estranged brother of President Donald Trump‘s executive assistant Natalie Harp said she had been obsessed with Trump for years. He gave an interview to CNN after Natalie Harp’s connection with Trump became headline news earlier this week. Harp has been in Trump’s close circle…
Looking back, it almost feels like ‘Awarapan 2’ was always going to succeed. The first film, released in 2007, became a cult favourite with fans who love it to this day. The sequel, which came out last week, is already Emraan Hashmi‘s highest-earning film. But things weren’t that clear at the start. Producer Vishesh Bhatt…
The people we surround ourselves with can quietly influence our character, reputation and the choices we make. More than two centuries ago, George Washington offered a simple piece of advice about the importance of choosing one’s company carefully. In his Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour, Washington wrote: “Associate yourself with Men of good Quality…
Choosing a baby name can be a deeply personal experience, especially for parents looking for something beyond familiar choices. Names inspired by fantasy, mythology and folklore often carry stories, symbolism and a sense of wonder. From legendary queens to moon goddesses and mythical heroines, these names offer a magical quality while still feeling elegant and…
Nathan Cofnas (left), Jason Arday (right) Nathan Cofnas, who publicly exposed plagiarism allegations involving late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, has been suspended by Ghent University, with Cofnas saying he expects to be fired.Cofnas announced his suspension on X, writing: “I was just suspended by Ghent University. They will almost certainly fire me.” He said the…
