Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to perform well in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. This comes after fellow Australian great Ricky Ponting questioned Kohli’s form and place in the Indian Test team, drawing criticism from Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir. Read More
At the IIT Hyderabad conclave, experts underscored the urgent need to integrate mental health well-being into higher education frameworks, driven by rising student suicide rates and escalating mental health concerns. With support from UGC guidelines and initiatives from institutes like IIT Hyderabad, Bombay, and Madras, institutions are prioritising peer support and counselling programs to... Read More
The Kremlin denied reports of a phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Washington Post and Reuters had reported that the call took place on Thursday from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Read More
Applications for asylum in the US from Indians have skyrocketed, increasing by 855% from 2021 to 2023. The number of Indians granted asylum has also risen, with 5,340 receiving asylum in 2023. Almost half of the applicants are reportedly from Gujarat, India. Read More
Five suspects, including the alleged gunman, Shivkumar, have been arrested in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. The arrests took place in Uttar Pradesh, near the Nepal border, where the suspects were allegedly attempting to flee. Read More
Donald Trump’s appeal to over 75 million Americans lies in his unfiltered, unpredictable style that challenges political norms. He’s the “Chosen One” for many in the culture wars, unapologetically saying what others only think. His coalition spans tech bros, the religious, and working-class folks, frustrated with the “woke” status quo. Despite Hollywood’s disdain and... Read More