US Department of Education opens Title IX probe into Wisconsin district over girls’ restroom access claims. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened a directed investigation into the New Richmond School District in New Richmond, Wisconsin following reports that biological males were permitted to use female restrooms.Officials said…
The Maltese is a traditional companion breed of dog that has been selectively bred for centuries to be a close associate of humans. The Maltese is a small, elegant breed of dog, weighing no more than seven pounds. As a breed of dog selectively bred to be a companion animal, the Maltese dog is said…
After witnessing sharp swings last week, gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming days as investors track escalating tensions in the Middle East and key global economic data releases, analysts said on Sunday.Market participants are likely to track developments in the conflict involving Israel and Iran, as any escalation could support safe-haven…
The United States has given “permission” to India to buy Russian oil already stranded at sea issuing a temporary waiver aimed at stabilising global oil supplies amid disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia.US treasury secretary Scott Bessent referred to India as a “very good actor” for previously complying with Washington’s request to…
Some of the world’s rarest and most elegant cars came together in Udaipur as the second edition of the Oberoi Concours d’Elegance concluded at The Oberoi Udaivilas. A major highlight this year was the introduction of the Oberoi Tour d’Elegance, a scenic drive along Fateh Sagar Lake. Instead of remaining parked in lawns, several classic…
NEW DELHI: With West Asia-bound cargo ships stranded in India due to conflict in the region, shipping ministry on Friday directed all 12 major ports to consider requests for reduction, waiver or remission of charges, including for storage rent, reefer plugging and change of vessel.The ministry said ports may permit storage of cargo destined for…
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav (Screengrab) India faced England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, with an interesting moment before the toss as Rohit Sharma, India’s T20 World Cup 2024-winning captain, was seen chatting with current skipper Suryakumar Yadav. The conversation caught the attention of fans and cameras just before…
India’s Axar Patel (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) MUMBAI: Wankhede Stadium’s North Stand gave Axar Patel a rousing ovation as he settled into his fielding position at long-off. The applause was well-deserved. Within a span of about 40 minutes, Axar had produced game-changing fielding efforts that will be etched in Indian cricket folklore, much like Kapil Dev’s…
Celebrities are often photographed by paparazzi at airports and restaurants in Mumbai, and their reactions to photographers vary widely. While some stars happily pose, others prefer to keep their distance. Now, paparazzo Snehkumar Zala has shared his experiences of interacting with several celebrities, including Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma and Taapsee…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated Women’s Day 2026 with a warm tribute to the women inspiring her life, sharing joyful photos on Instagram. She also continues shooting Maa Inti Bangaram in Shivamogga, while a Holi video with castmates went viral, highlighting her work–fun balance ahead of the film’s May 15 worldwide release. Marking Women’s Day 2026,…
H-1B visa 2027 registration opens: Key rules, deadlines and changes explained The United States has formally opened the registration window for the FY 2027 H-1B visa programme, marking the start of another highly competitive cycle for foreign professionals seeking employment in America.The announcement issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reaffirmed that…
Veteran actor-writer M M Faruqui, popularly known as Lilliput, has once again expressed his regret over a comment he made decades ago about Karan Johar’s “feminine mannerisms” during the filming of the television show Indradhanush. Johar had earlier written about the incident in his autobiography An Unsuitable Boy, revealing that the remark deeply affected him…
