Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] As Trump tightens the gates, the Gulf opens its armsIn the new geopolitical reality of 2025, the world of international education has been turned on its head. For decades, students across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East saw the US as the gold standard—a place where opportunity, diversity, and academic freedom converged. That illusion has shattered. Within hours of taking office for his second term, Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders suspending large categories of international student visas, beginning with a highly symbolic ban on new foreign admissions to Harvard, citing “national security” concerns.In the US today, education policy has become a weapon of ideology. Entry is no longer based on merit but on whether your passport aligns with America’s current geopolitical mood. In such a scenario, a new contender has quietly risen: the United Arab Emirates.The […]

[ad_1] Greta Thunberg sails to Gaza with aid: Israel says 'we are prepared', threatens to raid ship (Pic credit: Instagram/AP) Israel said it is "prepared" and will "act accordingly" to stop Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who is sailing to Gaza with aid. Meanwhile, the Israeli defence forces have also threatened a special forces raid on the ship that is carrying Thunberg and other activists, according to a report from The Times of London. The 22-year-old set sail Sunday aboard the Madleen, a small vessel operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, carrying essential supplies like milk, rice, protein bars, and tinned food for Palestinians in the war-torn enclave.The Israeli military has responded strongly to the mission, warning that it is "prepared" and "will act accordingly" to prevent the boat from reaching Gaza."The navy operates day and night to protect Israel’s maritime […]

[ad_1] This is a representative image NEW DELHI: Days after the death of CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, official sources on Thursday said that another senior Maoist leader was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. Maoists' central committee member Gautam alias Sudhakar, carrying a Rs 40 lakh bounty, was gunned down by security forces in a latest gunfight, official sources said. However, officials have yet to announce Sudhakar's death. A senior police official posted in Bastar Range said that the gunfight broke out when a joint team of security personnel was carrying out anti-Naxalite operation in the forest area of Indravati national park. Special task force, district reserve guard, both units of the Chhattisgarh police, and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action - an elite unit of CRPF) were carrying out the operation jointly. […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s emotional breakdown after finally clinching an IPL title spoke volumes, and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes it underlines just how much the tournament means to players, especially those who’ve chased the dream for nearly two decades.Kohli dropped to his knees in tears as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a dramatic IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, ending an 18-year title drought.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"You could see it in his eyes in that last over — he was shedding a tear. That’s what it means to players, that’s what it means to everyone," Ponting said in the post-match press conference."It’s not an easy tournament to win. Chennai have done it a few times, Mumbai too, but that […]

[ad_1] Tata Advanced Systems will establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. In a boost for ‘Make in India’ defence projects, Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage will now be manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems in the country. Tata Advanced Systems has entered into four Production Transfer Agreements with Dassault Aviation for manufacturing Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India, marking the first instance of these components being produced outside of France.According to Dassault, this substantial investment will establish a crucial centre for precision manufacturing within India's aerospace sector.The collaboration involves Tata Advanced Systems establishing an advanced manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. This unit will produce essential structural components of the Rafale, comprising the lateral shells of the rear fuselage, complete rear section, central fuselage and front section, according to an ET report.Also Read | India’s defence exports surge to record high of Rs […]

[ad_1] Is the ‘doomsday fish’ a real omen of disaster The ocean, with its vastness and mystery, has long inspired awe and anxiety. Among its strangest residents is the giant oarfish—an elusive, ribbon-like deep-sea creature that has recently gained viral notoriety as the so-called "doomsday fish." Social media platforms have been flooded with posts and videos of oarfish sightings, often paired with ominous claims of impending disasters, especially earthquakes and tsunamis. This fear is not new. For centuries, coastal cultures have viewed these sea creatures as harbingers of doom, appearing just before seismic catastrophes. But is there any truth to these beliefs? Or are we merely falling prey to myth, coincidence, and viral hysteria?Here you can explore the origins of the ‘doomsday fish’ myth, the biology and habitat of the giant oarfish, notable historical sightings, scientific studies on the subject, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has tied the knot with senior Biju Janata Dal leader (BJD) Pinaki Misra in a private ceremony held in Germany.A senior TMC leader confirmed to TOI that Moitra and Misra got married 14 days ago in Berlin. However, Moitra did not respond to calls from the TOI correspondent when contacted.Moitra, the two-time Lok Sabha member from Krishnanagar in West Bengal and Misra, the veteran parliamentarian from Odisha’s Puri, have not made a public statement about the wedding.Moitra, born in Assam in 1974, began her professional life as an investment banker before entering politics with Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress in 2010. She was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019 and re-elected in 2024, representing the Krishnanagar constituency.Pinaki Misra, born in 1959, is a seasoned politician and a senior advocate of the Supreme […]

[ad_1] IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 supporters who lost their lives in a tragic stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the team’s victory celebrations.The incident occurred on Wednesday as massive crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli and his teammates, resulting in chaos and a deadly stampede that claimed 11 lives and left over 50 others injured.In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, RCB expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.'A particularly special feeling': Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win"The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of INR […]

[ad_1] This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: An inmate was killed by two other prisoners inside the Saket court lockup on Thursday. The inmate, identified as Aman, was lodged in Tihar jail number 8 with the two others, who killed him. The incident occurred after they were brought to Saket court for court proceedings, according to the Delhi police."An incident of assault took place on 5th June in Kharja No 5 of Saket court lockup. One Aman was brought to the lock-up for production before the Court," Delhi police said in a statement. At the time of the incident, a lot of undertrial prisoners (UTPs), including the deceased Aman, were present inside the lockup. Old animosity suspected"Two UTPs Jitender and Jaidev assaulted the victim. Jitender and Aman had old animosity between them due to an […]