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Manu Agrawal (Credits: LinkedIn) For many students, a college fee receipt marks the beginning of higher education. For software engineer Manu Agrawal, it came with a sacrifice he says he has never forgotten.In a recent LinkedIn post, Agrawal recalled how his father sold his mother’s jewellery to pay his Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) fees.“₹15,000 per semester. That’s all it cost. But we didn’t have it,” he wrote.According to Agrawal, he watched his mother hand over her gold bangles without saying a word. “She didn’t cry. She just looked at me. I didn’t sleep that night,” he said.A journey shaped…

Salman Khan has the ability to set the internet abuzz with even a simple picture or caption. The actor often treats fans to selfies and gym photos on social media. In his latest set of pictures, Salman can be seen soaking in the rain against a lush green, mist-covered backdrop. With just one word, ‘Maatrubhumi’ in the caption, the actor teased fans about his upcoming film. However, it was Salman’s inimitable swag which stole the show. One of the most striking aspects of the image is his physique. His well-defined biceps, broad shoulders and muscular arms stand out prominently in…

UK court dismissed the lawsuit saying parties failed to prove that info was obtained unlawfully Prince Harry, along with several other high-profile British personalities on Tuesday lost their privacy lawsuits against the publisher of the Daily Mail, marking a significant setback in the Duke of Sussex’s long-running legal battle with the British tabloid press.London’s High Court dismissed the claims against Associated Newspapers, with Justice Matthew Nicklin ruling that the claimants had failed to prove that information published about them had been obtained unlawfully.Harry, along with singer Elton John, actor-model Elizabeth Hurley and others, had alleged that dozens of articles published…

A familiar face, a crowded mall, and a few minutes of confusion were enough to create one of the internet’s latest viral moments. A social media creator known for looking like Virat Kohli walked into a mall as part of a planned prank, and the response was almost instant. Shoppers gathered around him, phones came out, selfies began, and many believed they were seeing the cricket star in person.The video has since become a topic of discussion online. While some people called it an entertaining prank, others felt it crossed a line after seeing the size of the crowd and…

Siraj’s message for Ronaldo (Image; X) Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup career. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s dream of lifting football’s biggest trophy ended without a World Cup title. Following Portugal’s exit, India pacer Mohammed Siraj, an ardent admirer of Ronaldo, shared an emotional tribute to his idol on Instagram.Ronaldo walked off the pitch after what turned out to be his final World Cup appearance with a composed expression, briefly acknowledging the Portuguese…

Bengaluru: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will set up a campus in Indonesia, IIM-B said that it will execute its offerings in two phases, beginning with short-duration executive education programmes (EEPs) in Phase 1, followed by the degree-granting programmes in Phase 2.As per plans, the IIMB (Singhasari) campus in Indonesia will offer EEPs designed for senior leaders and professionals preparing for leadership roles. Its curriculum will combine core management disciplines with areas such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, global supply chains, climate and sustainability and healthcare.Candidates in Indonesia will have access to IIMB’s…

Hema Malini denies being Bollywood’s top-paid actress (Image Credits Archives and IMDb) During the 1970s and early 1980s, Hema Malini was among Bollywood’s biggest stars and was widely regarded as one of the industry’s highest-paid actresses of that era. However, in a recent conversation on a podcast, the veteran actor and politician dismissed that long-standing claim, saying she never earned the kind of fees today’s stars command and was never driven by money in her career choices.Hema Malini denies being Bollywood’s highest-paid actressAddressing the perception head-on during a conversation with Hindi Rush, Hema Malini said, “No, not at all. Kisne…

Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa combines flights, accommodation and visa processing into one booking Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia could soon become as simple as making a single booking.In its latest move to transform the country’s tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourist Package Visa service, an initiative that combines flight bookings, hotel reservations and tourist visa processing into one integrated travel package. The programme is designed to remove the hassle of arranging each part of a trip separately while offering visitors a smoother experience from the moment they begin planning their journey.The…

School leave applications are usually short, formal, and straight to the point. But one student’s letter has completely changed that image, leaving thousands of people on social media laughing out loud. A teacher recently shared a leave application written by a student named Badal, and it quickly went viral. Instead of following the usual format, the child wrote the letter in a funny mix of Hindi and English, adding personal explanations that made it sound more like a casual chat than an official request. The note has now become a favourite example of Gen Z humour, with many calling it…

AB de Villiers on TOI Sports’ Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast (left) and Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers has revealed that Virat Kohli tried to convince him not to retire from franchise cricket before he stepped away from the game in 2021.Speaking on TOI Sports’ Bombay Sports Exchange Podcast, de Villiers said Kohli made an effort to change his mind, but he had already decided it was the right time to move on. “Yes. He tried,” de Villiers said when asked if Kohli tried to stop him.The South African great retired from…