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Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit vice-chancellor Ciza Thomas Thiruvananthapuram: Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) has demanded exemplary legal and disciplinary action against SFI activists who allegedly abused and manhandled Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit vice-chancellor Ciza Thomas and tried to prevent her from leaving the campus during a protest.In a statement, committee chairperson R S Sasikumar on Saturday said the protesters took out a symbolic funeral procession, verbally abused the VC and obstructed her movement while police personnel remained passive.Sasikumar said the incident was the latest in a series of attacks and acts of disrespect against women officials in the…
Liechtenstein has announced that it has changed royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne.The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.Liechtenstein’s current ruler, Prince Hans-Adam II, has been the head of their royal family since 1989. The rule change will not affect his heir, Hereditary Prince Alois, who was his first-born. Alois has carried out most official royal duties for the last two decades.”The order of succession is being changed from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture,” the House of Liechtenstein said in a statement.”This means…
Once they are into the meat of the season, few at Old Trafford will remember this day.However, depending on how the situation unfolds before the transfer window closes on 1 September, it could be very significant in one way.With an hour gone, Marcus Rashford was introduced by Carrick as one of six substitutes.It was his first appearance for his boyhood club since Viktoria Plzen away in the Europa League on 12 December 2024, after which he was effectively banished by Amorim and loaned out, first to Aston Villa and then Barcelona, from where he was not expected to return.Carrick had…
A bright, positive day is in store for you. The Moon will boost your confidence and Mars, your planet of rule, will give you the extra motivation to finish the task you started without doubting yourself.There is joy in the air too. You may dress up for a family function, attend a community event, or simply spend the evening among people who make you feel seen. The day feels like a clear morning after sticky weather. Light, active, promising. If you’ve been waiting around for an opportunity to get out and be part of the action in the sport, this…
Scattered across rural West Bengal are small monuments, mainly temples, mosques and tombs, made of baked earth.They are unusual for a number of reasons.First, they need sustained care, because plants, moss and lichen flourish in their roofs and walls. Second, they feature intricate and unusual architecture: often, a combination of domes, arches and turrets inspired by Persia; curved cornices and ornamentation; and often European motifs featuring kings and queens, poets and playwrights.Most were built between the 1400s and 1900s. But here’s the third interesting thing about them: while some were commissioned by kings and zamindars, others were commissioned by laypeople…
DR ABHIJEET JASROTIAThe people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are rising against decades of oppression. For months, peaceful protesters led by the Joint Awami Action Committee have faced bullets, internet blackouts, mass arrests and a complete denial of basic rights. What began as demands for cheaper electricity and flour has grown into a clear rejection of Pakistan’s illegal control. Dozens have been killed. Hospitals are under force control. Food and medicine supplies have been blocked. This is not a local dispute. It is the natural result of Pakistan’s long exploitation of a territory that has always been an integral part…
The death of Charlie Kirk became the subject of a nationally streamed debate between podcasters Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson. The duo appeared on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David Friday. There, Owens pitched her theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination while Wilson contested them.Influencer Andrew Wilson (L) and Candace Owens. (PBD Podcast and file photo)Millions of viewers who have tagged along with Candace Owens on her various conspiracy theories about the TPUSA founder’s death – whether agreeing or disagreeing with her- were led to the episode, as it clocked over 3.1 million views in less than 24 hours, Candace…
Harmanpreet Singh (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Singh was pleased with his side’s winning start to the FIH Hockey World Cup but admitted there were lessons to take from the 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener in Amstelveen on Saturday. Harmanpreet, who scored twice from penalty corners, said securing the full three points was the immediate priority, while stressing that India would look to avoid repeating the mistakes that allowed Wales to score late in the contest.“We played very well. Our aim was to create chances and score goals match after match. It…
Emraan Hashmi is currently enjoying the success of his latest film Awarapan 2, the sequel to his 2007 cult classic. Amid the ongoing fervour surrounding the film, Emraan has hinted at the possibility of a third instalment of the franchise.Emraan Hashmi in a still from Awarapan 2.’Awarapan 3 very soon’The actor surprised moviegoers at a Mumbai screening when he arrived at the theatre with his co-star Disha Patani. They arrived at the theatre during the interval, interacted with fans and spoke about the response to the film.Speaking to the audience, Emraan said, “This is a film which belongs to fans…
President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran on Saturday (August 15, 2026) fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”.Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the West Asia war in late February, is under U.S. control an assertion the Islamic Republic denies.”The Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on X.”This strait will…