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AICT Design Academy celebrates students’ success in national architecture entrance examinations Students of AICT Design Academy in Chinchwad have once again delivered strong results in national architecture entrance examinations, with several securing high percentiles in JEE (B Arch) and the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA).Leading the institute’s performance was Krishna Kalyankar, who secured a 99.57 percentile, followed by Gatha Kakade (98.68), Samiksha Shinde (98.43), Mukta Mahamuni (98.00), Samruddhi Sabale (97.18), Vedika Mutange (95.89), Khyati Khambayat (95.19), Aryan Harde (95.12) and Yuvraj Dagaliya (93.65).The institute felicitated the successful students during its annual event, ‘Prakhar 2026’, held on July 17, 2026.…

Actor Adil Hussain expressed anger and frustration over Assam’s recurring floods, revealing his nieces are stranded in Sivasagar with flooded homes. He criticized decades of unplanned development and government inaction, questioning why no expert committee has tackled the crisis despite India’s scientific advancements. Hussain is amplifying relief efforts through social media. Acclaimed actor Adil Hussain, who was born and raised in Assam, has voiced deep anger and frustration over the devastating floods currently ravaging his home state. Having witnessed the annual crisis unfold since childhood, the ‘English Vinglish’ actor didn’t hold back in expressing his dismay, revealing that his own…

Gyaneshwari Yadav during the women’s weightlifting 53kg Snatch during day four of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP) India’s weightlifting contingent added another Commonwealth Games medal on Sunday as Gyaneshwari Yadav clinched silver in the women’s 53kg final.It was India’s fourth weightlifting medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Earlier, Mirabai Chanu (women’s 48kg – gold), Rishikanta Singh (men’s 60kg – silver) and Muthupandi Raja (men’s 65kg – silver) had also finished on the podium in their respective categories. Weightlifting comprises two disciplines — the snatch and the clean and jerk — with…

Iran’s secret oil money network scandal widens as billions go missing, 15 Interpol notices sought Iran’s shadowy oil revenue network has come under the radar after officials revealed that intermediaries handling state funds had misappropriated billions, with some fleeing the country, Iran International reported.The controversy has brought renewed attention to the system of “trusties” — private companies and middlemen tasked with moving oil revenues outside the formal banking system to bypass international sanctions.Zabihollah Khodaeian, head of Iran’s State Inspection Organization, said on state television that one intermediary alone had failed to return $200 million before absconding. He also confirmed that…

When Steve Jobs said, “Coming back to America was, for me, much more of a cultural shock than going to India,” he wasn’t talking about cultural attractions, UNESCO monuments or tiger reserves. He made this remark years after his life-changing trip to India and he was describing how travel can quietly rewrite the way we see the world and our own selves. For travellers, sometimes the biggest surprise isn’t the destination but the moment they return home and realise the change in themselves.When a 19-year-old Steve Jobs travels to India Steve Jobs was just 19 in 1974 when he travelled…

Pune student Niral Wadekar brings global honour to Dhruv Global School with two Yogasana gold medals PUNE: Niral Wadekar, a student of grade IX of Dhruv Global School, Undri, has won two gold medals at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad, bringing international acclaim to the school.Competing against participants from across the world, Niral delivered an exceptional performance to claim top honours in the Hand Balance Individual and Traditional Creative categories. Her display of strength, flexibility, balance, and precision earned her the distinction of becoming a double gold medallist at the prestigious championship.The achievement is the result of…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ received a UA 13+ certificate from CBFC, with a runtime of 144 minutes 52 seconds. The board ordered an anti-liquor disclaimer, muted obscene language, and cut two kissing scenes. The MCU’s 38th film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, releases in India on July 30. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has been granted a UA 13+ rating by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as it gears up for its theatrical release in India. Per the CBFC certificate issued on July 23, the film’s officially approved runtime stands at 144 minutes and 52 seconds, translating to 2…

Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral, celebrates scoring his side’s second goal against Argentina during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Cape Verde added another chapter to its World Cup journey on Monday after Sidny Lopes Cabral won the public vote for the Goal of the Tournament.Lopes Cabral earned the honour for his curling strike into the top corner against Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The goal came in extra time of Cape Verde’s Round of 32 match in Miami Gardens, drawing his side level at 2-2…

Netflix executive sues the company for firing him based on what he said at a company outing earlier this year. A Netflix executive has sued the company after being fired on the basis of what he said at a company retreat earlier this year. New York Post reported that Kevin Baillie said in his lawsuit that the company undertook a ‘vulnerability-trust exercise’ at a January 2026 retreat at Sendero Ranch, a Northern California property. Baillie has been on the visual effects team for “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the Harry Potter franchise.At that retreat, Baillie shared with his colleagues that…

A Hyderabad corporate professional listed unprofessional behaviours employees should avoid at the workplace. Workplace advice is finding a big audience on social media. Instead of discussing promotions, salaries, or office politics, many creators are now talking about the everyday habits that can shape a person’s reputation at work. The latest conversation comes from a Hyderabad-based corporate professional, whose video on common office mistakes has struck a chord with many viewers and sparked discussion in the comments.Hyderabad woman points out 10 habits employees should avoidThe creator, who goes by the name Gushi on Instagram, shared a video highlighting behaviours that she…