TOISA 2025 Equestrian Nominees: Celebrating India’s stars in the saddle | More sports News

Ashish Limaye (TOI Photo) The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The awards recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, honouring standout displays at global championships and major international competitions….

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US bill to waive H-1B visa fees for public school teachers brings hope for international educators

New H-1B visa bill could boost US teaching opportunities for international educators A new legislative proposal in the United States could open doors for international educators—including many from India—by easing financial barriers for schools that hire foreign teachers on H-1B visas. The move aims to support school districts struggling with teacher shortages while keeping opportunities…

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Rights panel directs Odisha districts to act against child-begging | Bhubaneswar News

Police rescue a child beggar in Keonjhar Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has launched a drive to rescue children involved in begging across the state and rehabilitate them.In an advisory issued to collectors and senior officials, the commission chairperson, Babita Patra, said children are frequently seen begging on streets,…

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West Indies players return home after travel disruption: CWI | Cricket News

After an arduous wait, the West Indies cricket team and its staff have successfully made their journey back home following their time in India for the T20 World Cup. The team faced significant challenges due to travel restrictions caused by escalating tensions in West Asia, resulting in closed airspace and canceled flights that kept them…

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Federal judge halts Trump bid to force colleges to hand over race-linked admissions data

US President Donald Trump The long-running battle over race, admissions, and transparency in American universities took another turn on Friday when a federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked a directive from President Donald Trump that would have required colleges across the country to hand over extensive admissions data tied to race and gender.The order, issued…

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‘Now that’s queerbaiting’: Harry Styles seals Saturday Night Live monologue by unexpectedly kissing male comedian

Harry Styles turned the stage at Saturday Night Live into his own cheeky rebuttal booth, poking fun at years of “queerbaiting” accusations — and sealing the joke with an unexpected onstage kiss with comedian Ben Marshall.“Back then, people seemed to pay a lot of attention to the clothes I was wearing and some people accused…

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Could a Robot Ski Race?

Ski racing, particularly in the speed events of downhill and super G, is incredibly dangerous. Is it exciting because we hold our breaths as humans take extraordinary risks, or is it mainly about velocity? If robots raced, would we watch? A robot on skis could rapidly calculate each decision, the angle of the body, knee,…

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Salman Agha’s ton goes in vain as Taskin Ahmed powers Bangladesh to 11-run series win over Pakistan | Cricket News

Taskin Ahmed stars with 4/49 as Bangladesh beat Pakistan Bangladesh edged past Pakistan by 11 runs in a nail-biting third ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, clinching the three-match series 2-1. Electing to bat first, Bangladesh posted a challenging 290/5 in their 50 overs, largely thanks to a masterful century from Tanzid Hasan…

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