The Miami Hurricanes are set to face Cal in their first conference road game of the season. After a nail-biting 38-34 victory over Virginia Tech, the eighth-ranked Canes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) aim to maintain their unbeaten streak. With standout performances from QB Cameron Ward, Miami’s explosive offense is ready to take on the challenge in
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies is India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025, showcasing a compelling blend of submission and dominance in women’s roles. The Film Federation of India praised its portrayal of empowered female characters navigating societal expectations. This satirical comedy-drama, featuring a unique bride swap plot, premiered at TIFF and is now streaming
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleschuk following an F-16 crash, potentially caused by friendly fire from a Patriot missile battery. This decision aims to strengthen military leadership amidst ongoing Russian attacks, including a recent strike in Kharkiv that killed seven civilians. Read More
Australia will restrict its international student intake to 270,000 in 2025 to address rising migration and housing costs, impacting many Indian students, particularly from Punjab. The cap follows previous reductions from 510,000 in 2022 and 375,000 in 2023. Additionally, the visa fee for foreign students has increased from AUD 710
Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into alleged criminal activities on the platform, including drug trafficking and child sexual abuse material. French authorities issued a warrant due to Durov’s failure to cooperate with law enforcement. The Russian embassy in
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Joe Biden, discussing Modi’s recent visit to war-torn Ukraine. They emphasized the importance of global cooperation and the need to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening US-India relations, focusing on security, economic ties, and
Israel and Hezbollah engaged in their fiercest exchange of fire in months, with hundreds of rockets and drones traded. The attack, a response to Israel’s killing of a militant commander, aimed at military targets but killed several fighters. Both sides later pulled back, with Hezbollah saying it would reserve the
Maria Butina, a Russian lawmaker, asserted that the arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, by European authorities is a grave blow to free speech. She argued that this move demonstrates the demise of press freedoms and the right to express dissenting views across Europe. Read More by clicking
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India to enhance cooperation in high-end technologies, including drone and electronic warfare production. During talks with Prime Minister Modi, he emphasized the importance of co-production to strengthen both nations’ defense capabilities. Zelenskyy expressed readiness to share advancements in agriculture, cybersecurity, and de-mining technologies, fostering a
BCI Chairman Manan Mishra warns India’s neighbors to learn from the Bangladesh crisis, stating that threats and intimidation tactics will not work. He emphasizes the need for India to maintain cordial relations with its neighbors, highlighting the importance of diplomacy and mutual understanding in resolving disputes. Read
A viral Instagram challenge has over 310,000 participants asking ChatGPT to roast their feeds with witty insults. Users submit screenshots of their profiles, prompting the AI to deliver humorous critiques. The trend, described as a modern chain letter, has sparked widespread sharing of the generated roasts across social media platforms,
