Lamont Newell, a 17-year-old student from South Los Angeles, has drawn national attention after earning admission to 65 colleges while overcoming homelessness and family hardship. The valedictorian of Verbum Dei Jesuit High School graduated with a 4.4 GPA and has chosen to attend Columbia University on a reported full-ride scholarship to study industrial engineering. According…
It’s turning into a steeplechase of sorts for TN CM Vijay. Made to run to stack up the numbers, there’s now the floor test to clear. Presuming he passes with flying colours, alas, still no time to catch his breath. For, on his debut, CM’s staring at a mighty bill, where he’ll likely spend a…
Educating women is a powerful catalyst for societal progress, extending benefits across generations. While a man’s education primarily impacts him, a woman’s education influences her children, family, and community, fostering greater awareness and opportunity. This underscores the vital role of women’s education in achieving equality and social advancement. Education has always been one of the…
Kerala’s Guruvayur Temple is full of stories and mysteries that still amaze devotees. It is not just devotion that draws devotees to the temple, but also these surprising folklores. One among the fascinating beliefs is that the deity in the temple, the Chaturbahu form of Lord Vishnu, was worshipped by Lord Krishna himself. Yes, you…
FILE – United States’ Allyson Felix competes in the women’s 4×400-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in London on Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Allyson Felix, the most decorated American in Olympic track and field history, is set to make a comeback at the Olympic Games LA28. The eleven-time Olympic athletics medallist…
HPSC PGT Computer Science admit card 2026 released for rescheduled Subject Knowledge Test HPSC PGT Computer Science admit card 2026 : The Haryana Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the Combined Subject Knowledge Test for Post Graduate Teachers in Computer Science and Lecturer Information and Technology posts. Candidates who applied for the…
An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…
Day after day, day after day, We stuck, nor breath nor motion; As idle as a painted ship, Upon a painted ocean.” Coleridge’s haunting words are coming true for more than 20,000 seafarers, the vast majority of whom are Indians, stuck in Strait of Hormuz. Caught between the blockade and counter-blockade imposed by Iran and…
The Royal Palace of Madrid houses extraordinary artworks, particularly its Baroque and Rococo ceiling frescoes by Italian masters like Tiepolo and Giaquinto. These paintings, adorning halls and chambers, celebrate Spanish monarchy, classical mythology, and religious devotion, showcasing a fusion of political meaning and artistic beauty that continues to captivate visitors. Old architectures are not just…
Aries If you are seeking financial support for a venture, success is likely today. Avoid junk food and maintain a balanced diet to stay on the path towards better health. Professionally, you may handle tasks with ease and confidence. Enthusiasm and joy are likely to surround the family atmosphere, possibly due to a celebration or…