On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-time record for electricity use on the regional grid. Historically, New England has suffered from some of the highest retail electricity costs in the US. But about…
Actor Prakash Raj commented on the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union Education Minister following the row over alleged irregularities in examinations, including the NEET-UG. The actor, who has been supporting the ongoing student movement at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, took to social media to express happiness soon after the news broke. His…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the youth protesters after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation amid protest across the country over NEET paper leak.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that Pradhan’s resignation is a huge step in rebuilding the education system“Education minister…
India captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza at the toss. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer‘s extraordinary run of luck at the toss finally came to an end on Saturday as Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club,…
Christopher Nolan says comedy is the hardest genre to direct. (Image credits: Instagram) Christopher Nolan, Hollywood’s revered filmmaker who breaks boundaries and box office records, has achieved great success with his mind-bending plots and unconventional storytelling. However, there is a beloved film genre that the 55-year-old is afraid to touch. The decorated director admitted that…
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday welcomed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, calling it a “victory of democracy” and crediting peaceful public participation and student-led protests for the outcome.In a post on X, Wangchuk said: “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience &…
The audio launch of ‘DC’ turned out to be an evening to remember as the cast and crew came together to launch its music. This is a special occasion for the fans, as it’s the first time that director Lokesh Kanagaraj is acting as a lead in an action drama. The music and performances got…
Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak laws to safeguard against leaks NEW DELHI: Tightening the noose around individuals, service providers and organised gangs involved in paper leaks, the Centre has proposed longer jail terms, steeper fines, and time-bound investigation and disposal of trials and appeals.According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill circulated…
Amid dating rumors with Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill says love doesn’t need a perfect ending; urges everyone to live in the present As the dating rumors between Shehnaaz Gill and Raghav Juyal is ruling the internet now, the former has opened up about her views on love, saying that every relationship does not need to…
Key events that led to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation NEW DELHI: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday as Union education minister, taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak controversy that has shaken the country’s examination system, sparked mass student protests and triggered political confrontations.In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan said he had…