Author: HFG INSIDER 897

MY Bharat launches Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme Starting July 16, colleges and universities across the country have begun hosting a new youth outreach programme that combines two ideas the government has increasingly been pushing together: building a developed India by 2047 and tackling substance abuse among young people.The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), rolled out the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP) from July 16 to August 15 under the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’.The month-long campaign will take place in higher educational institutions and will focus on engaging students…

Shatrughan Sinha backs Sonakshi Sinha for supporting Sonam Wangchuk, his team thanks her for solidarity: ‘My darling daughter makes me more proud today’ Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has publicly praised daughter Sonakshi Sinha for speaking in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue.A day after Sonakshi Sinha’s emotional video urging the government to initiate dialogue with Wangchuk went viral, Shatrughan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express concern over the activist’s deteriorating health while applauding his daughter for raising her voice.Shatrughan…

Rishad Hossain (Pic credit: X) Bangladesh produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Zimbabwe by 34 runs in the second T20I, levelling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider on Sunday.After being comprehensively outplayed in the opening match, the visitors responded in emphatic fashion with a much-improved display in all three departments. Zimbabwe, in contrast, endured a rare off day with the bat, ball and in the field, dropping multiple catches before failing to chase down a challenging target of 187.Bangladesh made full use of the reprieves on offer to post 186, before their bowlers ensured Zimbabwe…

Cartier’s Mansion On Fifth Avenue Underwent Its Biggest Revamp Ever Just In Time For Its Centenary French jeweller Pierre Cartier defeated some of New York’s most powerful real estate families by using a double-strand pearl necklace and only a $100 payment to secure a six-story Fifth Avenue mansion that is now worth hundreds of millions of dollars.The historic deal was completed in 1917and transferred ownership of the grand Renaissance-style residence at 653 Fifth Avenue from wealthy railroad and steamship heir Morton F. Plant to the French luxury jewellery house.While Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers and Astors spent millions…

Success doesn’t always begin with a major breakthrough. More often, it starts with the small choices we make before the rest of the world wakes up. The way we spend our mornings can shape our mood, focus, and energy for the hours ahead.A productive morning isn’t about following an elaborate routine or waking up before sunrise. It’s about creating habits that help you begin the day with intention instead of rushing from one task to another.Here are five simple morning rituals that can help you feel more focused, motivated, and prepared for whatever the day brings.Images: Canva (for representative purposes…

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have announced the counselling schedule for IISER Admissions 2026. Candidates who qualified in the entrance examination will be able to participate in Round 1 admission from July 24 at 5 pm.According to the schedule, the Round 1 admission window will remain open till July 28, 5 pm. The Round 2 admission offers will be available from August 1 (5 pm) to August 5 (5 pm). The Round 3 admission offers will be released from August 10 (5 pm) to August 13 (5 pm).Candidates will have to log in to the official…

Brenda Fricker passes away at 81: Oscar winner overcame rape, miscarriages, losing her womb and lifelong trauma to become Irish cinema icon Academy Award-winning actress Brenda Fricker, best known to many as the Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and for her Oscar-winning role in My Left Foot, passed away on July 16, 2026, in Dublin following a period of ill health. She was 81.Her agent, Phil Belfield, confirmed the news, paying tribute to the Irish actress’ extraordinary life and career.”We will never see her like again, and the world is lesser for the lack of…

KOLKATA: Hockey India’s Ethics Committee has initiated a fact-finding inquiry into complaints filed against former India women’s hockey captain and Executive Board member Asunta Lakra.The development comes a day after it emerged that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports had asked Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to constitute a neutral, fair and transparent committee to probe the allegations made by Lakra against Hockey India secretary general and Hockey Jharkhand president Bhola Nath Singh and former coach Sudhir Golla. The ministry has also sought a clarification from Hockey India.In a communication issued by Justice (Retd.) Raghvendra Kumar, chairman of Hockey India’s…

USCIS says there will be no second round of lottery for H-1B. In a major update, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Friday that there will be no second lottery for FY2027. “US Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027,” the agency said.The agency holds a second round of lottery when they do not meet the cap. This year, there was a hope for a second or even a third…

Social media often turns everyday experiences into larger conversations, and this time, the spotlight is on life inside Indian offices. A post by an NRI about adjusting to work culture after returning to India has caught the attention of professionals across the internet. Instead of talking about salaries or job titles, the discussion revolves around everyday office experiences that many people say are surprisingly familiar.The post has triggered hundreds of reactions, with several users saying they have faced similar situations at work. Others shared their own experiences of returning to India after working overseas, adding to the growing discussion in…