A combination of tighter H-1B visa rules and widespread layoffs in the technology sector is contributing to a housing slowdown in parts of North Texas, according to a Bloomberg report. Areas such as Frisco, Prosper and Celina, which saw rapid growth driven by an influx of Indian technology professionals over the past decade, are now…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday imposed a life ban on three academics, holding them responsible for “projecting a negative image of judiciary” by mentioning “corruption in judiciary” in the class 8 NCERT textbook. The court also said it would take stringent action against social media “mischief mongers” who endorsed the objectionable content to…
The world of entertainment mourns the loss of Jane Lapotaire, an iconic actress known for her mesmerizing performances and versatility, who passed away at the age of 81. A two-time Tony Award winner, she enchanted audiences with her award-winning portrayal of Edith Piaf and captivated viewers in the acclaimed miniseries ‘Marie Curie. Trigger warning: This…
Florida, home to a growing number of technology billionaires including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is facing a different kind of challenge this summer. Wildlife agencies across Florida and several other major US states are stepping up efforts to stop the spread of the Argentine black-and-white tegu, an invasive lizard that…
Mammootty is all set for his most awaited upcoming film ‘Patriot’ which will release on May 1 and promotions are going in full swing for the action flick.Interestingly, during a recent promotional event for the film, Mammootty praised actor-comedian Chinna Thamizha, saying he also shares the same acting passion as the ‘Youth’ actor.Mammootty says he…
Thousands of people march in a May Day rally and protest May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) A political standoff over whether Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 has left more than 315,000 students and their families uncertain, as the district and the teachers union remain divided on holding classes…
India is set for an action-packed Sunday at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with the athletes competing across several disciplines, including weightlifting, boxing, swimming, artistic gymnastics, and lawn bowls. The spotlight will be firmly on Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu, who begins her campaign as the weightlifting events get underway. Chanu will be aiming to…
Malaika Arora is once again at the centre of dating chatter, but this time, the actor seems in no rush to label anything. While her personal life has long grabbed attention—be it her past relationship with Arjun Kapoor or frequent link-up rumours—the latest speculation links her to diamond merchant Harsh Mehta. Malaika Arora is once…
Hollywood is gearing up for a live-action ‘Gundam’ film, with ‘Euphoria’ star Sydney Sweeney confirmed for a leading role. She’ll be joined by ‘Harry Potter’ actor Jason Isaacs and Noah Centino. The movie promises epic battles and high-stakes drama, exploring humanity’s fate in a post-apocalyptic universe. This adaptation brings the iconic mecha anime to a…
India’s captain Shubman Gill during a press conference, ahead of the first ODI cricket match of a series between India and New Zealand, in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: After India won their third T20 World Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, former opener Aakash Chopra said it would be difficult for Shubman Gill…
