Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team, becoming the first cricketer in the world to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll inspired by her journey. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 5.Toy manufacturer Mattel aligned the recognition with International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8. According…
A security incident at Barnard College this week has renewed debate about campus safety and federal immigration enforcement near university housing.College officials confirmed that local law enforcement officers were denied entry to a Barnard residence hall on Tuesday morning after they attempted to access the building while looking for a student.According to Columbia Daily Spectator,…
Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to having a sexual relationship with a staffer who later died by suicide, hours after the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into the Texas Republican.“I made a mistake, and I had a lapse in judgment, and there was a lack of faith, and I take full responsibility for those actions,”…
Flights operated by Gulf Air are still temporarily suspended, and this is because the closure of the airspace in Bahrain is still ongoing, just like in other regions that are being affected by the disruptions in aviation in the Middle East. In an update issued by the airline, Gulf Air confirmed that all services will…
The US-Israel-Iran conflict erupted on February 28, when coordinated US (Operation Epic Fury) and Israeli (Operation Roaring Lion) strikes hit over 500 Iranian targets, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, army chief Abdol Mousavi, defence minister Amir Nasirzadeh, and crippling nuclear sites via airstrikes and cyberattacks.The conflict, which entered its sixth day on March 5, has…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) India’s aggressive start in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England cricket team at Wankhede Stadium came with a familiar talking point. The early dismissal of Abhishek Sharma once again triggered a wave of reactions on social media.Abhishek’s campaign in the tournament has been a frustrating one. The left…
The Staff Selection Commission is moving toward introducing a sliding mechanism in its recruitment allocation system. This is a policy shift aimed at addressing a recurring administrative loophole: government posts lying vacant even after final selections are declared.The reform, currently under discussion, could change how millions of aspirants competing for central government jobs are assigned…
US immigration experts advised non-immigrant visa holders in the country not to travel outside as the Middle East crisis and the ongoing travel restrictions could result in delays, causing people to lose their visa status or jobs. But those who are already stuck outside the US and have their deadlines nearing should not sit idle….
We’ve all been sold the same filmy lie about perfect love and relationships: that “real” love is a seamless Bollywood montage where couples skip through life in perfect harmony, never bickering over the laundry or wondering if they’re being annoying. But let’s get real—real-life romance isn’t a scripted dance. It’s more like a spicy biryani:…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday resigned from his post ahead of assembly polls, PTI reported quoting a Lok Bhavan official.According to the official, Bose submitted his resignation in Delhi. Speaking to PTI, Bose said, “I have spent enough time at Governor’s office.”Bose had been serving as the governor of West…