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Viral post sparks debate over which city is better to live in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? The city debate often comes down to one question: which place offers a better life? But Manik Verma, who has lived in both, does not think the answer is that simple. His experience has made him believe that the two cities should not necessarily be treated as rivals.Verma began his career in Gurgaon before moving to Bengaluru. In a recent Instagram video, he spoke about the differences he noticed and said people who get the opportunity should experience both places before deciding what works for…

Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) Rishabh Pant added another milestone to his growing list of Test records as the India wicketkeeper-batter surpassed Australia legend Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.Pant’s aggressive approach once again came to the fore as he smashed two sixes during his 63-run knock off 89 balls, along with six fours. Those two maximums took his Test six tally to 102 in just 52 matches, moving him past Gilchrist’s tally of 100 sixes in 96 Tests.Pant had already created history in the previous…

A 29-year-old disabled woman in New Jersey gets a hurtful message on her birthday cake. 29-year-old Antonia Sinibaldi, a New Jersey-based singer-songwriter, was left speechless when her birthday cake had this message: Happy birthday wheelchair or Happy wheelchair birthday — depending on whatever way one chooses to read the unnecessary information that Sinibaldi did not need to be reminded of. Because she has been wheelchair bound since the age of 2 when she had met a road accident involving a drunk driver. She was diagnosed with a cervical spinal injury and, as a result, had to rely on a motorized…

ISB&M alumni reunite after nearly 25 years, call college their “first startup” PUNE: Alumni of the International School of Business & Media (ISB&M), Nande, from the 2001–2003 academic batch, came together for an enthusiastic alumni reunion, nearly 25 years after completing their studies, a statement issued by the college said.The alumni reminisced about their college days and recalled the significant role played by ISB&M in shaping their personalities, leadership abilities and professional careers.They also pledged to continue supporting the institution and its students in the future with the aim of contributing to the development of a knowledge-driven generation. The reunion…

Singer James Blunt has been making waves on social media, over allegations linking him to the late Hayden Panettiere. The singer found himself in the midst of a social media storm when netizens seemingly indicated that he was the ‘famous man’ she referenced in her shocking yacht story in her memoir, just three months before her sudden demise.James Blunt reacts to allegations linking him to Hayden PanettiereBlunt, on Monday, shared a post that disputed the claims. Although the singer did not officially comment about the same, his post is begin viewed as an apparent response to the speculation. The development…

Ekadashi is observed twice every lunar month by millions of Hindus as a day of fasting, prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu. Yet, alongside the tradition of observing the fast, a question has also persisted in some families: should married women, particularly women whose husbands are alive, keep an Ekadashi fast?The belief that married or “suhagin” women should avoid Ekadashi while widows may observe it is heard in some communities. But is there a scriptural basis for this distinction?A look at the traditional account of Ekadashi, along with the views of spiritual teachers, offers a different perspective.The story behind EkadashiAccording…

Rohan Bopanna slammed the Sports Ministry for their Asian Games selection criteria in Tennis. (File) NEW DELHI: In June earlier this year, Manas Dhamne and Vaishnavi Adkar were among the four tennis players roped into the government’s Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The objective of the scheme was to fund the athletes in their bid to bring laurels for the country at the Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, this year. Instead, on Saturday, as the 492-member contingent for the continental event was approved by the Sports Ministry, neither found their name on the list.The Sports Ministry…

US universities are pausing CPT programs after new memo from ICE. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a temporary work authorization that allows F-1 international students in the US to gain off-campus work experience, such as internships or co-op programs, while completing their degree. Unlike Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is approved directly by USCIS after graduation, CPT is authorized entirely by a university’s Designated School Official (DSO). For CPT to be legal under federal law, the work must be an integral part of the school’s established academic curriculum and directly related to the student’s major. Thousands of Indian international students…

Dhruv Global School, principal Sangeeta Rautji win top honours for innovative education PUNE: Dhruv Global School has marked a significant achievement at the Mimamsa Education Conference held in Pune, which recognises excellence, innovative initiatives and visionary leadership in schools and pre-primary educational institutions.The prestigious conference honoured Dhruv Global School with two distinguished awards.The Mimansa Education Conference was recently held in Pune, with special emphasis on emerging educational initiatives such as artificial intelligence, robotics, digital tools and innovative teaching methodologies. Institutions that have effectively leveraged technology and implemented progressive educational strategies for the holistic development of students were felicitated at the…

Actor Kit Harington is exchanging swords for wands as he now gears up to leave behind the North to enter the wizzarding world of ‘Harry Potter.Kit Harington cast as Gilderoy LockhartThe actor, best known for playing Jon Snow in the hit series ‘Game of Thrones’, will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of the highly anticipated ‘Harry Potter’ series. The actor will be replacing Nicholas Hoult, who exited the production due to scheduling conflicts.Kit Harington on voicing Gilderoy Lockhart for audio bookInterestingly, this will not be his first turn as the character. Kit previously voiced Lockhart, who is central…