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The same words can lead to very different conclusions depending on how they are understood. A comment intended as humour may be taken as criticism, while a simple gesture can be interpreted in several ways by different people. This ability to assign meaning is central to communication, yet it also explains why misunderstandings occur so easily. The word construe refers to the act of interpreting or explaining the meaning of something. It is widely used in law, literature, journalism and everyday conversation whenever people discuss how statements, actions, or events should be understood.What does the word Construe meanConstrue means to…

No official school holiday declared in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana today; students advised to verify institution status No statewide government holiday has been declared for schools or colleges in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana on July 24, 2026. Educational institutions in both states are officially expected to function as usual. However, several private schools, colleges and select higher education institutions have independently suspended classes or postponed examinations following a bandh call by student organisations.The disruption follows a state-wide protest announced by student unions, including SFI, NSUI, PDSU and AISF, over alleged irregularities and the reported paper leak in the NEET examination.…

Jay-Z moves to block $119K debt from being erased in bankruptcy case linked to man claiming he’s the rapper’s son: Report Jay-Z has filed fresh legal documents seeking to prevent a $119,000 judgment against Lillie Coley, the godmother of Rymir Satterthwaite, from being discharged through bankruptcy.According to TMZ, the rapper filed the request as part of Coley’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, arguing that the debt should remain enforceable because it arose from conduct involving fraud and harassment rather than an ordinary financial obligation.Jay-Z says debt should survive bankruptcyIn the court filing obtained by TMZ, Jay-Z argues that the $119,000 awarded in…

File Photo: FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to pursue an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his role in the controversial reversal of United States forward Folarin Balogun’s mandatory World Cup suspension following intervention by US President Donald Trump.The decision comes after London-based human rights NGO FairSquare lodged a formal complaint with the IOC Ethics Commission earlier this month, alleging that Infantino breached the Olympic movement’s principle of political neutrality by helping ensure Balogun escaped an automatic one-match ban after his red card…

Quote of the day on self-preservation. Knowledge is power. But sometimes this power is best hidden for self-preservation. The quote of the day advises us to keep our mouths shut when we have information that can pose a threat to us. This old quote is not attributed to anyone in particular, but it is said to be an old Arabic saying. It was famously recorded by the British-Italian travel writer Freya Stark in her 1936 book The Southern Gates of Arabia. While traveling through eastern Yemen, a local guide shared the phrase with her as advice on discretion and self-preservation’It’s…

More than a year after devastating wildfires swept through parts of Southern California, Malibu’s luxury real estate market is facing an unexpected challenge. Although many multimillion-dollar homes escaped the flames, they are proving difficult to sell as buyers remain cautious about the risks of living in a wildfire-prone area. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, several homeowners have slashed asking prices by millions of dollars with some properties seeing reductions of as much as $7 million in an effort to attract interest.Wildfire fears reshape buyer demandMalibu has long been one of California’s most desirable coastal communities, known…

MBA Admission 2027: Complete Guide to Top Entrance Exams, Application Fees and Participating Colleges MBA Admission 2027: MBA aspirants planning admissions for 2027 should start tracking major entrance exams as registration windows and tentative schedules for some of India’s most popular management tests are expected to open soon. From CAT and XAT to SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MICAT, these exams provide entry routes to several leading business schools across the country.Every year, thousands of students compete for seats in premier management institutes through these national-level examinations. While CAT remains the most preferred choice for admission to IIMs and several top…

Content creator Apoorva Makhija opened up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life while speaking on Lock Upp Season 2. Looking back at the aftermath of the India’s Got Latent controversy, she revealed that she had struggled with suicidal thoughts and said fellow creator Sufi Motiwala was the one person who stood by her during that period.During an emotional conversation with Sufi on the reality show, Apoorva shared that his friendship became her biggest source of strength when she was dealing with the fallout from the controversy.Overcome with emotion after reuniting with him, Apoorva said, “I have…

Rahul Dravid with former international hockey players Sandeep Somesh (centre) and Anil Aldrin in Bengaluru on Friday Bengaluru: Rahul Dravid, once a hockey midfielder, famously put away the stick and stuck to weaving magic with the willow. Almost four decades later, with a stick in hand, he can still trap a ball with precision and position a pass well too. The former India captain and coach, who played in the same school team– St. Joseph’s Boys High School– as former international hockey players Anil Aldrin and Sandeep Somesh, counts hockey as one of his favourite sports. Speaking at the opening…

Indian students in Canada who have been denied of work permit start a hunger strike. A few Indian students of Portage College in Calgary, Canada, started a hunger strike as part of their ongoing protest against Canada Immigration’s decision to deny them a post-graduation work permit. They said they waited for some positive outcome as they have been protesting for a few days now but now they have to start a round-the-clock protest to draw the attention of the authorities. While a thousand students have been protesting, around 5-6 students started a hunger strike.What is the post-graduation work permit issue?The…