Ann Coulter’s comment on the Indian caste system triggers a fresh row. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that bars Florida courts from applying foreign laws, including Sharia law. Conservative writer Ann Coulter‘s comment on it triggered a massive row as she did not say anything about the law or the bill;…
BENGALURU: As hiring patterns shift and companies prioritise job-ready talent, engineering colleges across India are embedding industryled courses, certifications and internships into their curricula to narrow the gap between academia and the workplace. These programmes, however, are inherently short-term, often lecture-driven, and closely tied to current technology demand — making them prone to rapid obsolescence…
The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET) 2026 final answer key has been released by the Punjab School Education Board on April 5, 2026, for both Paper 1 (Primary Level) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level). Conducted on March 15, 2026, the exam determines eligibility for candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 8 across…
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of planned bombing and military strikes on Iran, subject to the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement, made hours ahead of a previously indicated escalation timeline, signals a temporary de-escalation in tensions and opens a window for negotiations.Trump said the pause would be…
US warns citizens traveling to Hong Kong that they have to give phone passwords to cops if they ask for it as Hong Kong has now made it mandatory. The US has informed its citizens traveling to Hong Kong that they now have to give their computer or mobile passwords if asked by the police…
Despite degrees and formal education, many Indian graduates remain unemployable. The NIIT India Skills Gap Report 2026 highlights gaps in digital, data, and cybersecurity skills, limited industry exposure, and outdated curricula. With mid-career talent also facing obsolescence, the report urges continuous upskilling, industry-academia integration, and inclusive skill-building to bridge the growing disconnect between education and…
Kim Jung-youn, a 22‑year‑old South Korean heiress, has become the world’s youngest woman tech billionaire. According to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Billionaires list, Jung-youn inherited her fortune from her later father and founder of Nexon Kim Jung-ju. Her increasing wealth underscores the enduring power of Asia’s online gaming industry and highlights how generational wealth transfer is…
Virat Kohli is on the brink of another historic milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star inches closer to joining an elite club of power-hitters. Kohli has smashed 297 sixes in IPL history, putting him just three hits away from becoming only the third player to reach the 300-sixes…
Tech mogul Bill Gates said he never went to Jeffrey Epstein’s island, where some of the late financier’s sex crimes occurred. But over a four-year span, Epstein made a concerted effort to lure him and his family members to the Caribbean destination, emails show.The correspondence reflects an enduring friendship between Epstein and Gates’ key science…
Saudi Arabia launches special operations rooms for overseas Umrah pilgrims/Representative Image A sharp rise in Umrah arrivals has pushed Saudi authorities to scale up coordination, with a new operations room set up to respond in real time and improve the overall pilgrim experience. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced the launch…