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The university, like many colleges and charities, is exempt from federal income and property taxes, saving it billions of dollars. President Trump has questioned whether it should enjoy that status. Source link
Fashion designer Deepika Govind says her entry into the world of fashion was quite accidental. “I never planned it. I did my Masters in Economics, and wanted to join the civil services. It was while preparing for the civils that I heard about a design contest being held by the National Institute of Technology (NIFT), Bangalore.” The Bengaluru-based designer recently came up with the collection Fragile Flyers, whichcelebrates the delicate beauty of sustainable fabrics through bold threadwork embroidery. Crafted from fabrics woven in association with TENCEL™ Luxe, the biodegradable fibre is derived from sustainably sourced wood pulp. “The fragility of the…
Digvesh Rathi, the longhaired Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mystery spinner, is the toast of IPL-2025, having caught everyone’s attention with his frugal spells and crucial wickets. Having been penalised twice for his extravagant ‘notebook’ celebration, Rathi hopes he can script a memorable season for himself and the franchise. Excerpts from an exclusive interview… What inspired you to take up leg-spin? I was a batsman initially, but there were very few opportunities. After batting, I would warm up or bowl to senior batsmen, and I learned a lot by watching Sunil Narine’s bowling (as a net bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders…
NEET PG registration 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the registration process for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG), today, April 17, 2025. Candidates aspiring to pursue MD, MS, or PG Diploma programmes across India must apply online through the NBEMS portal before the deadline. The last date to submit your applications is May 7, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on June 15, 2025, in two computer-based shifts. The official information bulletin, containing the eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam scheme, will be released on April 17, 2025, at…
Despite some attempts to create controlled environments aimed at thwarting disruptions by protesters, congressional Republicans who are holding town halls are catching continued heat from their constituents. Source link
An earlier edition of Aakruthi Vastra | Photo Credit: V Raju The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the first installment of its bi-annual exhibition of textiles and crafts, Aakruthi Vastra. The Sankranti edition of Aakruthi Vastra 2025 will welcome visitors at a new location, the Jubilee Hills Convention Centre, Hyderabad, on January 8 and 9. The Crafts Council exhibition will welcome handloom patrons. This year too, Aakruthi Vastra will bring together weavers and craftspeople across India. Alongside the rustle of handwoven saris from craft clusters the exhibition will see textile labels displaying contemporary Indo-western apparel and accessories.Labels that specialise in…
NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc’s nerves of steel in the final over helped Delhi Capitals drag their IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals into the season’s first Super Over at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.Defending just nine runs in the 20th over, Starc delivered a masterclass in death bowling, conceding only eight and forcing a tie. The game eventually swung in Delhi’s favor in the Super Over, where they chased down a 12-run target with ease.Reflecting on his performance, Starc credited his execution and a touch of fortune.“(On the final over) Just backed my execution, running in with a clear…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday put a hold on several provisions of the recently enacted Waqf Act for seven days and directed the central government to maintain the status quo till the next hearing.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanthan accepted solicitor general Tushar Mehta’s assurance that the government will not make appointments to the Central Waqf Council and Auqaf Boards as per the 2025 Wakf Amendment Act and that properties already declared waqf by user and registered under the original 1995 Act will not be disturbed.Further, the apex court also directed…
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, is joining the Democratic race to succeed Senator Gary Peters, who is retiring. Source link
Each timewe packed for our annual trip to Kerala, my mother would urge me to pack a few kurtas, and some full-length skirts so that I did not offend the sensibilities of my relatives or stand out. And sure enough, I learnt it the hard way that even a casual ensemble of T-shirt and jeans could garner unwanted attention. This was in the early 2000s. About 10 years ago, when I moved to Aluva, I thought things might be looking up fashion-wise. Well, things had improved, marginally and I held out hope.By 2025, the fashion scene in the State has…