UF College Republicans move court over deactivation, cite free speech concerns The University of Florida is facing a federal lawsuit from its College Republicans chapter, which alleges that the institution violated its free speech rights by deactivating the student group following an alleged antisemitic incident involving one of its members. According to a report by…
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference on Friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup…
Strait of Hormuz (AP image) Iran has introduced a ‘safe shipping corridor’ that allows selected vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via a route inside its territorial waters, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global maritime traffic.The corridor is being offered only to ships that receive prior approval from Iranian authorities,…
While Annabelle may be a superstar in Hollywood, there is one toy that is creepier than her- that’s Robert the Doll. The straw-filled sailor has been entertaining and frightening people since 1904 and can be found at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West. Originally purchased by artist Gene Otto, there are allegedly many…
Modern car key fobs have changed the way people interact with their vehicles. You no longer need to insert a key or even press a button in some cases. The car simply detects the key nearby and unlocks itself. It feels smooth and almost effortless. Yet, this convenience relies entirely on wireless communication, which can…
As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, helmed by Aditya Dhar, continues to perform strongly at the box office, actress Ayesha Khan took a moment to look back on her journey with the franchise. Ayesha got a lot of love for her track ‘Shararat’ from ‘Dhurandhar’ which featured her alongside Krystle D’souza. Now just as the second part…
DEI-linked funding bill stalled in Iowa Senate over student impact concerns A proposed bill in Iowa that aimed to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at private colleges has been halted at the Senate level, marking a significant pause in the state’s broader push to regulate such programs in higher education. The legislation, which…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to return…
Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure industries eased to 2.3 per cent in February, down from 3.4 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting weakness in energy-linked segments even as output expanded in several manufacturing-oriented sectors.According to official data, production of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum refinery products declined during the month,…
Geographic names can be serious in nature regarding boundaries and culture, but can also be a source of comedic relief. From Antarctica to Turkey, places often use names that provide adventure seekers with photographic opportunities and historians with opportunities to explain. Names may provide humour in English, but each possesses its own history, language or…