NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Health Services on Thursday issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries.Travellers were advised to immediately report to airport health authorities and seek medical care within 21 days if they show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or bleeding, or if they had direct…
Britain’s Royal Family, including Princess Elizabeth and Winston Churchill, appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony during VE Day celebrations in London on May 8, 1945| Image Credit: PTI Among all the stories related to VE Day, perhaps none is as timeless as the night when Princess Elizabeth slipped into the jubilant crowds in London and…
The 2026 Assam assembly election delivered a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 102 of the 126 seats, securing a third consecutive term in the state. The result ensured the continuation of the BJP-led government under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha suffered a major setback, finishing with 21…
Industrialist John D. Rockefeller revolutionized philanthropy by making his University of Chicago donation conditional, demanding local financial buy-in. This strategic approach fostered accountability and community engagement, transforming a seed donation into a self-sustaining powerhouse. The history of modern education in terms of architecture tends to portray the establishment of a research centre for the elites…
TMC General Secy Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee Thursday criticised the BJP-led West Bengal government for restricting the government employee from making media statements, participating in media debates, “sharing government documents or leaking sensitive information” related to the administration.Calling the state governemnt’s circular an attempt to “enforce silence upon the…
Oprah Winfrey’s $25 million, 30-year endowment to Morehouse College redefines educational philanthropy. Moving beyond mere tuition, this initiative fosters holistic development, including leadership training and global expeditions. The world of higher education often looks at major donations in terms of transactional relief. We tend to think that if an affluent individual pays off a large…
Mohanlal is all set to return as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3, the much-awaited third installment of the blockbuster thriller franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film has generated extraordinary excitement ahead of its theatrical release on May 21. Advance booking trends indicate a sensational opening. Worldwide pre-sales have already crossed ₹21 crore gross and continue…
NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and the Congress party of using “abusive” and “derogatory” language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while asserting that India’s global standing and strategic partnerships have strengthened under the Modi government.Addressing reporters in Delhi, Goyal said…
Tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos’s $200 million donation to the Smithsonian Institution is revolutionizing public education. A significant portion is renovating the National Air and Space Museum, while $130 million establishes a new education center. The world of major cultural philanthropy often views historic gifts as simply acts of self-promotion and impressive architecture. We like to…
‘The Boys’ finally came to an end with season 5, episode 8. With the two main leads of the gruesome show officially gone, the gang set off into the sunset and lived their lives peacefully (as much as they could), with some even starting their own families. However, a lot of fans were still left…