Birthright under fire in US, Kash’s uncertainty, and more…

In this week’s edition, a fundamental American promise is under scrutiny as the battle over birthright citizenship reaches the Supreme Court, raising deep anxieties for Indian-origin families. We also track the shifting power equations in Washington, where uncertainty looms over one of the most prominent Indian-American faces in Trump’s inner circle. And beyond policy and…

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Love quote of the day by William Faulkner: “You don’t love because, you love despite…” |

William Faulkner had a way of cutting through the romanticised “happily ever after” nonsense that usually clutters our social media feeds. He once famously wrote, “You don’t love because, you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults.” And this quote has now become one of his timeless wisdoms which is apt even…

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Don’t outsource your brain to AI. It’ll kill critical thinking & creativity

With the rise of AI in educational settings, students are finding themselves using these tools more often for their assignments, transforming a once invaluable resource into a dependency that stifles originality and deep thinking. Experts caution that this trend may have lasting effects on young minds still in development. OpenAI presents ChatGPT as an all-purpose…

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‘They look committed’: Yuvraj’s direct message to Gambhir-Agarkar on Rohit-Kohli future | Cricket News

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of…

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UP Board Intermediate Practical exams 2026: UPMSP to reopen portal for uploading practical marks; check details

UP Board Inter Practical exams 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has decided to reopen the portal for uploading practical examination marks for UP Board Intermediate 2026. The board will reopen the link on April 6 and April 7, 2026.The decision was taken after practical marks of thousands of students were not uploaded due…

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The desert is not neutral: How heat and sand change weapons in war

When one thinks of the decisions taken by strategists in Washington DC, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi; what comes to mind are that these decisions are shaped by intelligence feeds, depleting missile stockpiles and diplomatic rammifications. One of the most important consideration that is often left out of public discourse is the effect of the environment,…

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‘Keep your head on your shoulders’: Yuvraj Singh warns Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yuvraj Singh (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already turning heads in the cricket world. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals star, who idolises Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh, is aiming to make an impact. Having shone in the ICC Under-19 World Cup…

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