Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] A Class VIII girl from the Arunthathiar community was allegedly made to write her exams outside the classroom after she attained puberty at a private school near Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district. COIMBATORE: A class VIII girl from the Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiar) recently attained puberty and was allowed to write her examination outside the classroom at a private matriculation school near Kinathukadavu Taluk in Coimbatore district. The mother of the minor girl recorded a video and approached the education officials.Meanwhile, a section of villagers plans to approach the Pollachi sub-collector at around 10.30am to request the district administration to take stringent action against the school management for the discrimination.The minor girl was studying class VII at Swamy Chidbhavanda Matric Higher Secondary School at Senguttaipalayam village in Kinathukadavu Taluk in Coimbatore district. The girl attended puberty on April 5, 2025. Following […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (left) and Rohit Sharma are involved in a six-hitting competition in the IPL. Two icons of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are not just competing for team glory in the IPL, but they're also locked in a captivating duel of sixes. This battle of legends is turning into a spectacle, reminding everyone of their enduring power and prowess.Virat Kohli is just four sixes away from equaling Rohit Sharma's career IPL total.Currently, Rohit Sharma holds second place on the all-time list with 282 sixes in 256 innings. He is closely followed by Virat Kohli, who has hit 278 sixes in 248 innings.PollWho do you think will hit more sixes in IPL 2025?Chris Gayle, who retired four years ago, leads the chart. His IPL six-hitting numbers are staggering. With 357 sixes in 141 innings, he remains the […]

[ad_1] Ambati Rayudu (left) has said he will always be a big fan of MS Dhoni. Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has been quite vocal with his reactions during IPL 2025, openly expressing his admiration for CSK and MS Dhoni.Rayudu on Thursday took on X and made a scathing attack on the trolls."I was a Thala’s fan. I am a Thala’s fan. I will always be a Thala’s fan," Rayudu wrote on X."No matter what anyone thinks or does. It will not make a one percent difference."So please stop spending money on paid pr and donate that to charity. Lot of underprivileged people can benefit." A couple of days ago, Rayudu was engaged in a heated argument with fellow commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu.It all started off with Rayudu accusing Sidhu of shifting loyalties with regard to the team backed by […]

[ad_1] OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of engaging in a campaign of harassment and bad-faith tactics to disrupt the company's operations. The legal filing marks the latest development in the ongoing feud between Musk and OpenAI, a company he co-founded in 2015 but later parted ways with.“Elon’s nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the leading AI innovations for his personal benefit. Today, we counter-sued to stop him,” said OpenAI. Allegations against Elon MuskIn its countersuit, OpenAI alleges that Musk has used various methods to harm the company, including:Public Criticism: Elon Musk has repeatedly attacked OpenAI on social media, broadcasting negative campaigns to his millions of followers.Legal Claims: OpenAI claims Elon Musk has filed harassing lawsuits and made pretextual demands for corporate […]

[ad_1] Tahawwur Rana and his connection with David Coleman Headley Over 16 years after the horrific 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that left 166 people dead and hundreds injured, a key accused in the conspiracy — Tahawwur Hussain Rana — is finally being brought to face justice in India. His extradition from the United States marks a crucial moment in the long-standing investigation into the worst terror attack on Indian soil. Rana's role in Mumbai terror attacks was earlier exposed by his childhood friend and co-conspirator David Headley. During his testimony in a Chicago court, Headley revealed that Rana helped him set up a fake immigration office in Mumbai as cover for scouting terror targets.A US court found him guilty of supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba and a terror plot in Denmark. Headley's testimony can now play a significant role in India's case as […]

[ad_1] In a world where insurance is a necessity for every salaried individual, the hassle people go through during the insurance claim is mostly overlooked. Because, as Anupam Gupta, who recently was asked to share his Google timeline data, writes, "because I need my claim passed, right?"Since getting the claim passed seems to be a far-fetched dream, many people ignore the trouble they are made to go through. Because they all need the claim passed. Author and podcast host, Anupam Gupta took to social media to share his ordeal with getting his insurance claim passed. He writes that two people called him on April 7 and asked him to let them inside to verify his insurance claims. "I was not contacted by my health insurance company at all. These guys just landed up outside my building. But that's obvious right? […]

[ad_1] As US President Donald Trump’s trade war rolls on, the financial world is buzzing with complex-sounding terms that may confuse everyday readers. From bears and bulls to dead cats and dips, here’s a simple guide to what they mean—and why they matter right now.Bear and bull marketWhen share indexes like the S&P 500 or Dow Jones drop by 20% or more from recent highs, it’s called a bear market. The name comes from the idea that bears hibernate, much like a market taking a long rest. On the flip side, a bull market describes a rise in stock prices—because bulls charge forward.Dead cats bounceSometimes stocks might briefly jump after a sharp fall. That’s known as a dead cat bounce—a phrase based on the grim idea that even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height. […]

[ad_1] CHENNAI: A man who uploaded an old video of him travelling on the roof of an EMU train was summoned for inquiry by Govt Railway Police. The video that was shot in 2022, when the man was a college student, went viral on social media platforms on Wednesday. Police, who were sent the video through Whatsapp, confirmed the identity of the person as Praveen, a collection agent at a private bank. The reel, Praveen apparently told police, was filmed in 2022 between the Beach and Fort railway stations when he was a student of Presidency College. Praveen has been asked to appear before the police again on Thursday for further questioning.Chennai students booked for performing dangerous stunts on EMU trainIn a similar incident, A group of Class XII students who performed stunts while clinging to the footboard of an […]

[ad_1] Max Verstappen may be heading into the Bahrain Grand Prix with momentum, but the four-time Formula 1 world champion remains grounded in his expectations. Following a commanding win in Japan, Verstappen has made it clear that challenges still lie ahead for Red Bull Racing as they prepare for the technical and physically demanding Bahrain International Circuit.Max Verstappen holds back title talk after Japan win, says Red Bull still searching for full formThe reigning champion’s recent victory at Suzuka not only marked his fourth consecutive win at the iconic venue but also served as a fitting farewell for Honda, Red Bull’s long-time power unit partner. "To win in Japan was an amazing moment for the Team and a perfect send off for Honda, who we have had such a great relationship and a lot of success with over the years," […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Congress found itself at a familiar crossroads during the two days of long deliberations in Ahmedabad — fight fire with fire, or move forward with positivity to revive itself. The party bigwigs — led by Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi — continued its direct attack on BJP and RSS. The leaders slammed the Waqf law terming it a blow to religious freedom and the Constitution. Sounding an alarm, Congress warned that after targeting Muslims, the RSS would come for Christians, Sikhs, and other minorities next. The other frequently-repeated charges against BJP included alleged election fraud, party's 'divide' ideology and "threat to Constitution".In its resolution, Congress drew a sharp line between its idea of nationalism and that of the BJP-RSS, saying its nationalism unites people, while the "pseudo-nationalism" of BJP is fuelled by hate and prejudice.Also Read: […]