When most people hear the word philanthropy, they picture the very wealthy writing enormous cheques. It can feel like something reserved for billionaires, far removed from ordinary life. Oprah Winfrey, who has given away vast sums herself, offers a much more down to earth way in. Anyone interested in charity or giving, she says, should…
The long choked Strait of Hormuz is finally seeing business with supplies from Qatar entering the market for the first time since the war broke out. After being mostly quiet during the conflict, oil flows are picking up again as Gulf countries restart crude exports. This comes as regional activity improves and talks between the…
The actor has expressed enthusiasm about bringing Batman’s iconic sidekick to the big screen, though he joked that he would only approve if Robin is “13 years old.”image credit (instagram) Robert Pattinson has previously indicated his openness to introducing one of DC Comics’ most iconic characters alongside his portrayal of Batman in the upcoming sequel….
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced a major change to the State Services Main Examination pattern. From the 2027 examination onwards, candidates will no longer have to choose an optional subject, as the commission has decided to remove it from the exam scheme.In a press release issued on June 25, the commission said that…
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the football world by defeating four-time champion Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) Record-breaking crowds witnessed a historic World Cup heist as a gritty Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 at the MetLife Stadium on Friday, sealing a dramatic berth in…
Sanghvi went missing after leaving his Lower Parel office on Sept 5, and his body was found near Haji Malang Road, Kalyan. Shaikh was nabbed on Sept 9 and police alleged robbery was the reason for the murder. MUMBAI: A sessions court on Thursday rejected the plea of Sarfaraz Shaikh, an accused in the 2018…
BENGALURU: The live-in partner of techie M Shwetha, identified as J Kenneth, was arrested in Puducherry on Friday in connection with the KR Puram triple murder case, police said. Kenneth was apprehended from the same location where Shwetha had been arrested earlier in connection with the brutal triple murder case in Bengaluru.The case pertains to…
In a fresh twist to the standoff between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna over the release of the 982-page Keeladi excavation report. CHENNAI: In a fresh twist to the standoff between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna over the release of the 982-page Keeladi excavation report,…
PUNE: The family of murdered Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has reacted to the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, with Raja’s mother claiming that the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi could embolden others accused of similar crimes.Speaking after the arrest of Ketan Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, Raja’s mother,…
“Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in the implementation of the Aspirational Blocks Programme, with 108 aspirational development blocks receiving focused attention. Through data-driven governance, targeted investments in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and social welfare, these blocks are witnessing rapid socio-economic improvements, ensuring that development benefits reach the last mile.” (BOX) Uttar Pradesh…
