A row has erupted on social media after members of the public criticised New Jersey Transit board member Shanti Narra for attending a recent operations committee meeting remotely rather than in person.Posts shared on X included one claiming that Narra was “born in Hyderabad, India” and asserting, “Looks like incompetent Indians are at least one…
Festivals in our tradition are rarely external events alone. They are invitations to inner transformation. Holi, often seen as a celebration of colours, carries within it a deeper spiritual message — one that reveals itself when we pause to contemplate the word itself. In Sanskrit, a word is not merely sound; it carries layers of…
This week feels like two different rivers meeting. The first half runs bright and fast, full of good news and confidence. The second half slows down and turns slightly muddy, asking for caution and privacy. With the Sun moving through Pisces, you’re already in your own season, and that brings visibility. People notice you. Your…
An official with the European Union’s naval mission Operation Aspides said on Saturday that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been receiving radio messages stating that “no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz”.The official, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said the warnings were transmitted over VHF radio and…
Openers Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan put Pakistan in control with a record opening stand against Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup at Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday.Batting first, Pakistan built a 176-run partnership for the opening wicket, their highest stand for any wicket in T20 World Cup…
H-1B fee under Trump-era rule sparks court fight over executive power Only a small number of U.S. businesses have paid the $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas by a Trump-era presidential proclamation, a development that could reshape ongoing legal challenges over the program that brings skilled foreign workers to the United States. The revelation came…
A hiring process at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has stirred a row after critics claimed that the job advert bars “white men” from applying. The Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a professor in Computational Biology and Data Science. The job includes a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.The job posting states that “selection…
Sir C V Raman (7 November 1888 – 21 November 1970), the first Asian and non-White person to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics. On February 28, 1928, Sir C.V. Raman demonstrated the Raman Effect: light changes wavelength and frequency when passing through a transparent material. That breakthrough won India its first Nobel Prize in…
Inside the escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict shaking the region. The Middle East didn’t wake up to an ordinary morning.People checked their phones and saw alerts about explosions. Videos of air defence systems flashing across the night sky began circulating online. Flights suddenly changed routes. And almost instantly, one question started dominating conversations everywhere: Iran Missiles Target…
The week opens with a lighter, more social flavour. The Moon supports outings, family time, and little pleasures, while Venus adds a romantic shine to your conversations. Early weekdays feel like a picnic mood, even if you’re busy. You’ll want to step out, meet people, and enjoy comforts. Good. You need that reset.Still, this week…