October 15, 2026
  • October 15, 2026

Oscar nominations: Oppenheimer dominates; Barbie majorly snubbed

by on January 23, 2024 0

Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid unveiled the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California. The announcement was broadcasted live on the Academy’s social media platforms. The comprehensive list of nominees encompasses various categories, acknowledging exceptional accomplishments in the film industry. These nominations pave the way for...

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Cap on foreign students in Canada: How it may impact Indians

by on January 23, 2024 0

Canada is imposing a two-year cap on foreign student visas to address housing crisis and target “bad actors”. Indian students, the largest group of international students in Canada, will be significantly affected. The cap will reduce the overall number of study permits issued and will impact opportunities available to Indian students.

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How to make contributions via Paytm to Ram Mandir Trust, Ayodhya

by on January 23, 2024 0

Paytm enables devotees to make digital contributions at Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya through its app. The company announced that on the day of Pran Pratishtha, contributions for the trust went live on the Paytm app. Devotees across India can make contributions from the ‘Devotion’ section on the app. Paytm aims...

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India’s UNSC bid gets a surprise support from Musk

by on January 23, 2024 0

Elon Musk endorses India’s candidacy for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, calling the absence of India and Africa on the Security Council absurd. However, breakthroughs are not expected at the September summit due to the US election campaign, Russia’s involvement in war, and China’s opposition to India.

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Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards

by on January 23, 2024 0

Former India cricketers Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer were awarded the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday during the Naman Awards. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny and BCCI secretary Jay Shah presented the award to Shastri and Farokh.

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U-19 WC: Maruf reprimanded for using abusive language vs India

by on January 23, 2024 0

The ICC found Maruf Mridha in violation of Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article pertains to “using language, actions, or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.” Mridha displayed aggressive behavior...

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Bharat Ratna: Why Karpoori Thakur was Bihar’s Jan Nayak

by on January 23, 2024 0

Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, pioneer of OBC politics, to be posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna on his birth centenary. Thakur was the first non-Congress socialist leader to serve as chief minister twice and introduced alcohol prohibition in Bihar. His tenure is best remembered for implementing quotas for backward classes.

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