Lawmakers Approve HB 490, Sparking Debate Over Academic Freedom in Kentucky Kentucky’s Senate on Friday passed HB 490, a controversial bill that would give public college governing boards the authority to terminate faculty members for broadly defined financial reasons, including low enrollment in programs or majors and “misalignment of revenue and costs,” according to reporting…
One of the most picturesque and oldest campuses in the country became a living stage last weekend as the 200-year-old CMS College, Kottayam hosted a promenade theatre adaptation of N S Madhavan’s acclaimed novel ‘Lanthanbatheriyile Luthiniyakal’. A unique blend of colonial and traditional Kerala architectural styles, the campus, with its sprawling botanic garden and heritage…
Suryakumar Yadav (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Two days after captaining India to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav is still absorbing the magnitude of the achievement, which has placed him alongside greats like Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, all of whom led India to ICC trophies.Soon after returning from Ahmedabad,…
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has started the online application process for Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026. The university has announced 59 vacancies for the post of Staff Nurse in its affiliated hospitals and health institutions. Candidates who meet the required qualifications can apply through the official website, bfuhs.ac.in. The application process has begun…
The Iran-US-Israel war has left thousands of passengers stranded across the UAE due to airspace shutdown, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions. While the UAE authorities have been commended for their aid to the tourists, providing hotel and food vouchers along with transportation, many have been vying to go home on the next flight possible. While…
France is stepping up its academic engagement with India, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing a sweeping push to make it easier for Indian students to study in the country. Speaking in New Delhi during his official visit from February 17 to 19, 2026, Macron said France will simplify visa and sourcing procedures while expanding English-taught…
A balanced day, with no major drama. Your income will balance your expenditures, and that alone can feel like a small blessing. The Moon supports steady routines, so stick to them.You may feel like planning ahead, but a long journey is likely to get cancelled. Don’t fight it. Use that saved time for home tasks,…
Needs vary by age, climate, and activity. Many health authorities suggest around 2 to 3 litres of fluids per day for adults, including water from food. However, individual needs differ. Clear signals matter more than fixed numbers. Regular urination, light-coloured urine, and steady energy often indicate adequate hydration. Water does not promise dramatic transformation. It…
Sewer rats in drains and toilets (Image generated via Google Gemini) It may seem odd to picture a rat coming up through a drain or toilet, but it can happen in homes that are connected to sewer systems. Rats like to live in underground drainage systems because they can find food, water, and a place…
Iran’s hurt, but war isn’t going well for US, its Arab allies, and the rest of us. Numbers show the pain ahead What if this isn’t war but “a little excursion”, as Trump told Republican lawmakers on Monday? A colonialist’s hunting expedition. It gels with his other remark about ending it “soon”, because there’s “practically…