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Edu dept sends back BSUSC 'recommendation' for minister's appointment as Asst Professor

PATNA, Dec. 29 -- In an unprecedented case, a minister's recommended appointment for an academic post is being reverted by a government. Following revelations about Bihar's rural works minister Ashok ... Read More


Ishaan Khatter says 'men are not taught to be men; just taught not to be women', talks about masculinity in female gaze

India, Dec. 29 -- In a day and age when a lot has been said and written about the hypermasculine depiction of Indian film heroes, Ishaan Khatter is among the few actors of his generation who have repe... Read More


Avatar: Fire and Ash stays top of North American box office with US$64m weekend

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 -- Avatar: Fire and Ashretained the top spot at the North American box office after it debuted the week before, reeling in $64 million during the weekend after Christmas, industry... Read More


Zubeen's death: Singapore court to open coroner inquiry on Jan 14

Singapore, Dec. 29 -- A coroner's inquiry into the death of popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg will open in Singapore on January 14, according to court records. The hearing will be held at ... Read More


WhatsApp rolls out festive features for New Year 2026: Animated stickers, video call effects and more

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- WhatsApp has announced a host of new festive features to help users ring in the New Year. The Meta-owned messaging platform says that New Year's Eve is historically its busiest d... Read More


UP: Devotion defies harsh winter

Lucknow, Dec. 29 -- The severe cold wave sweeping across Uttar Pradesh has failed to deter devotees, with major temples witnessing an unprecedented rush as the year draws to a close. From Varanasi to ... Read More


Defence Secy holds talks with Vietnam Envoy on defence cooperation initiatives

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held defence-centric talks with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to India Nguyen Thanh Hai on Sunday. As per the Mini... Read More


Varalaxmi Sarathkumar tells stepsister Rayane Mithun she initially blamed Radhika for her parents' divorce

India, Dec. 29 -- Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar got candid about her parents' divorce on The Rayane Show podcast with her stepsister, Rayane R Mithun. Talking about how she initially blamed Rayane's mot... Read More


Carbon offset schemes prove costly for African communities

India, Dec. 29 -- Carbon offset schemes have expanded rapidly across Africa in recent years. Communities say projects have restricted access to land and traditional livelihoods. Critics argue most f... Read More


Nepal's workplaces still fail new mothers

Kathmandu, Dec. 29 -- When she returned to work after maternity leave, Sangita faced a challenge she had never expected. Working at Prabhu Bank, she had to plan her entire workday so that she could fi... Read More