Overcoming the one-inch tall barrier that most vernacular language films get buried under, Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite took home four Oscars at the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, including Best Picture, becoming the first non-English film to do so. The lockdowns that followed soon after restricted the masses to the four walls of their houses as they […]
Joe Kasper (File photo; credit: LinkedIn) The US department of defense chief of staff under defense secretary Pete Hegseth will depart his role, according to a senior defence official’s announcement on Thursday.“Joe Kasper will continue to serve President Trump as a Special Government Employee (SGE) handling special projects at the Department of Defense,” the official […]
Harvard University and Donald Trump Harvard University‘s endowment is currently negotiating the sale of private equity fund interests valued at approximately $1 billion, according to Bloomberg. The divestment initiative commenced last year, independent of Donald Trump’s funding reduction threats, confirmed the anonymous source with direct knowledge of the situation.The institution’s investment arm, Harvard Management Company, […]
Dalilah Muhammad says events like the Grand Slam Track give athletes more opportunities. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The Grand Slam Track, a professional track and field league, intends to boost the profile of the sport. The event, the brainchild of former sprinter Michael Johnson, offers prize money substantially greater than what athletes receive in […]
US president Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Michele Fiore, a prominent Nevada Republican convicted of federal wire fraud. Fiore was awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in October 2024 of misusing funds meant to honour a fallen police officer. Prosecutors said she diverted more than $70,000 raised for a statue to cover […]
US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth used a commercial internet line—known in IT terms as a “dirty line”—installed in his Pentagon office to bypass standard defence department security systems and access encrypted messaging platforms like Signal from a personal computer, source told news agency Associated Press.The “dirty line” was specifically used to access websites and […]
Aries: Today, a simple conversation can turn romantic, so no need to try harder. Your natural charm is already working for you. Let your heart talk, possibly, which may attract someone extraordinary towards you. A small gesture or a warm smile can build a bridge to sweet occasions. Trust your instincts, Aries; love is so […]
The Trump administration is rolling back regulatory hurdles for self-driving cars to give US automakers, includint Tesla, a competitive edge in the global race for vehicle automation. The US department of transportation announced on Thursday that carmakers can now apply for exemptions from certain federal safety rules, provided the self-driving vehicles are used for research, […]
While addressing a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce shunned a Pakistan journalist who asked for a comment on India–Pakistan border tensions. “I am not going to be remarking on it. I appreciate this, and perhaps, we will come back to you with another subject. I will say nothing more on that situation. […]
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 25 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood had a memorable outing in helping his side get their first win in four attempts at the home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), as he crossed the 150 wicket mark in T20s. Hazlewood produced a […]
