View from Manhattan towards Brooklyn, 2009/ Wikipedia Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, a stretch of sealed-off rooms, long closed to the public, has unexpectedly become part of New York City’s latest budget fight. City Council members are now proposing to lease out these hidden vaults to raise revenue, pitching the idea as a way to plug…
Ever since Australia banned its young people from social media, governments across the globe have been considering following suit. It comes amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children’s health and safety. It’s been four months since under-16s in Australia were banned from using platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram. While…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is experiencing a slowdown at the box office, nearing the end of its second week. The film has garnered over 95 crore worldwide but faces limited weekday growth and mixed audience reception. Despite Kalyan’s strong performance, critics point to predictable plotlines and reliance on old tropes. ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ tells…
Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance agreements are due to receive £829 on average in compensation, it has been announced. But why is this happening, and who can make a claim? Sky News explains… The scandal When you buy a car on finance, you are effectively loaned the money for the vehicle, which…
Kolkata Knight Riders will host Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2 at the iconic Eden Gardens. Since both teams suffered a defeat in their opening game, the clash holds extreme importance as back-to-back defeats will hurt either of the teams. The Knights went down to Mumbai in their opening game, while Bengaluru picked up a comfortable…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The meteoric rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is no longer just a feel-good breakout story; it is rapidly turning into a serious selection debate, with growing chatter around a potential India debut in the upcoming Zimbabwe T20I series.Just days after turning 15, the…
A mother left blind after the birth of her first child has had her sight restored following a plasma donation. Jessica Kent-Hazledine, 33, woke up two weeks after giving birth to her son with little vision in her left eye. She put that down to tiredness but then lost vision in her right eye, leaving…
The story of Tarun Mishra is one that lingers in your mind long after you hear it. Anyone who follows him on social media has witnessed his quiet yet powerful acts of kindness—helping the poor, comforting those in distress, rescuing abandoned children and elderly parents, and caring for the sick who have nowhere else to…
More than half a century after Apollo 11 put humans on the lunar surface, NASA has taken a major step toward returning. On April 1, 2026 (April 2 IST), the Artemis II successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey toward and around the Moon. It is the first time…
Today, anticipate being acknowledged and valued by others, yet keep an eye on those lingering self-doubts that may creep in. Foster personal connections through straightforward communication and thoughtful engagement. Revisit established networks as they present intriguing business opportunities, requiring swift responses. For students, an organized study schedule is essential. The spotlight finds you today, even…