The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans…
A dangerous social media challenge took the life of a nine-year-old daughter, the family claimed, and warned against using such a dare. JackLynn Blackwell died in her family’s backyard a month ago after she was found with a cord wrapped around her neck, her parents, Curtis and Wendi Blackwell, said.“It was just the three of…
Have you noticed how quickly the way we learn has changed? Once upon a time, to learn anything we had to go to schools and colleges. Six years ago, when the pandemic struck, it all changed, and how dramatically. Education from primary to university levels shifted to homes, with online learning. Unimaginable once! Now we…
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued an advisory directing airlines to avoid nine airspaces in West Asia amid escalating situations, and strengthen contingency planning as part of enhanced safety risk assessments.The advisory, issued on March 19, is in line with the heightened geopolitical instability, involving the United States, Israel,…
Bhubaneswar: IMD forecast on Friday said light to moderate rain or thunderstorm possibility would continue at isolated places in several districts for next six days till March 27.The forecast has come with orange and yellow warning for thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 50 to 60 km per hour likely to…
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference held on friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World…
An unusual collaboration is taking shape in US education, with Moms for Liberty and teachers unions backing efforts to reduce students’ reliance on digital devices. The push, driven by concerns over learning, behaviour, and online exposure, has sparked bipartisan support, even as longstanding ideological divisions remain. Moms for Liberty, a conservative activist group known for…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed victory over US and Israel in a written message for the Persian New Year, Nowruz on Friday. “At the moment, due to the particular unity that has been created between you our compatriots — despite all the differences in religious, intellectual, cultural and political origins — the enemy has…
A garden in the midst of summer can look dull, dry, and lifeless, especially under the scorching sun. However, with the right choice of flowers, even the most neglected corner of the garden can look vibrant and eye-catching. One such flower that can do wonders in your garden is the hollyhock, which is famous for…
Colva: Tensions resurfaced in Colva on Friday as MLA Venzy Viegas led villagers in a protest opposing PI Vikram Naik’s reposting to Colva police station.The demonstrators initially gathered at the South Goa SP’s office and then moved to Colva police station, demanding Naik’s immediate transfer. The officer had recently been reinstated after a brief stint…