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Scott, 56, is one of the world’s best-known donors. (Getty images) Native Forward Scholars Fund (NFSF) has announced how it will use the entire $50 million unrestricted donation it received from philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ former wife, MacKenzie Scott. The organisation said every dollar of the gift will go towards supporting Native students through scholarships and long-term funding.NFSF provides scholarships to Native American students. According to the organisation, the funding will be divided into two parts. It will spend $10 million over the next five years to expand scholarships, adding around $2 million each year. The remaining $40…

Electronic devices face more than power cuts during the rainy season. High humidity can quietly affect Wi-Fi routers, laptops, televisions, and speakers even when they never come into contact with rainwater. Over time, it finds its way into charging ports, cable connections, and tiny openings that are easy to overlook. A Wi-Fi router might start running hotter than usual. Speakers can sound muffled. Charging ports may also collect condensation.Humidity is one of the biggest threats to household electronics in wet weather, but protecting them doesn’t usually need expensive equipment. A few sensible habits and the right storage conditions can improve…

NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates who have successfully completed registration can now log in to the official counselling portal and submit their preferred colleges and courses.The choice filling facility will remain available until August 13, after which candidates will be required to lock their preferences within the stipulated timeline. The…

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ has become one of Bollywood’s most successful horror-comedy franchises. Every time a new part is released, fans immediately start asking about the next one. The same thing happened after ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ came out, and now people want to know about part four. Reports earlier said that ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4’ was being planned, with Kartik Aaryan set to return as Rooh Baba. But director Anees Bazmee has now spoken about why the film hasn’t moved ahead despite all the excitement around it.Anees Bazmee says finding the right script, not casting, is the challengeIn conversation with Variety India, Bazmee…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, and Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia clap before the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Football’s growing divide over FIFA president Gianni Infantino showed no sign of easing on Friday, with some of his supporters publicly backing him while UEFA stood by its threat to boycott FIFA competitions.The disagreement comes a week after Infantino withdrew his proposal to raise around $4.2 billion by selling a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and other tournaments.Football bodies around the world continued…

For most people, conservation is associated with large mammals, forests or national parks. Phil Pister spent his life proving that the survival of tiny desert fish could matter just as much. The California fisheries biologist became known for an extraordinary moment in 1969 when he realised that the last remaining Owens pupfish were in immediate danger. With no time to spare, he carried two heavy buckets containing the species across rough desert ground to a safer refuge. For a short distance, the future of the fish depended entirely on one person. Pister died in January 2023 at the age of…

Much of garlic’s scientific interest centres on allicin and related sulfur compounds.​Published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the review “Potential Health Benefit of Garlic Based on Human Intervention Studies: A Brief Overview” by Ansary et al. summarised evidence from human intervention studies showing that garlic and its bioactive compounds may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, antimicrobial, and metabolic effects. The authors also noted that garlic’s rapid metabolism and limited bioavailability make further well-controlled clinical research necessary to confirm some of these health benefits.​In a study published in the National Library of Medicine reviewed the effects of garlic on cardiovascular…

SSC JHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit card for candidates shortlisted to appear in the Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) post under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025.The candidates who have already qualified for the PST will now get their hall tickets downloaded from the official website of the region, which is sscer.org, prior to attending the exam that has been fixed for August 17, 2026.It should be noted here that all the candidates must take their admit cards along with valid identity proof to the exam center.For downloading…

Vikram Kochhar, who essayed the role of Balinder “Buggu” Lakhanpal in Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki’, recently spoke about his deep admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. He revealed that during the nearly two years he spent shooting alongside the superstar for the 2023 film, Khan’s humility and warmth left the biggest impression on him. Kochhar called him one of the most grounded individuals he has ever met.Vikram Kochhar on not meeting Shah Rukh Khan since ‘Dunki’Speaking on the Galatta India podcast, Kochhar shared that although he sends occasional birthday wishes through his manager, he hasn’t met Shah Rukh Khan in person since…

Former Gujarat captain Priyank Panchal has become the latest voice to question the decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, saying the teenager should first be allowed to settle into the demands of red-ball cricket.Sooryavanshi, who will serve as deputy to Ishan Kishan, was handed the leadership role despite having played only eight first-class matches for Bihar. His appointment came ahead of far more experienced players, including Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has featured in 113 first-class games.The decision followed Sooryavanshi’s impressive outing in Zimbabwe, where he was named Player of the Series after…