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Nishi Bhatia and her husband, Jyoti P. Bhatia, start fellowships for students at the University of Texas. Indian-American philanthropists made headlines this year through their generous contributions, especially to American universities. A few months ago, textile industry executive Anil Kochhar and his wife Marilyn announced they would pay the education loan of the graduating students of the Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University. This included 176 bachelor’s students and 26 master’s students.The major announcement shed light on the Indian-American philanthropists helping students in America in memory of their own student life in the US.Noe, Jyoti Bhatia, and Nishi…
Some victims of disgraced undertaker Robert Bush have not been refunded for fake funeral plans he sold to them, a court has heard.The 48-year-old defrauded 172 people over 11 years to the tune of £562,000, Hull Crown Court was told.He previously admitted 67 offences in relation to his business, Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, including failing to bury and cremate people, theft from 12 charities, fraudulent trading in funeral plans, and fraud.On the fourth day of his sentencing hearing, one woman said her parents, who paid £2,649 each for funeral plans, were not alive “to see the justice they…
Scottish Para-athlete Melanie Woods faces losing her Commonwealth Games women’s 1500m T54 gold medal – and her Games record – after it was decided to stage the race again following an appeal.Woods, 31, set a new mark in streaking to victory in her home city on Wednesday, but the event at Scotstoun was marred by a first-lap crash.Canada’s Nandini Sharma crossed the line in second place behind Woods, but was disqualified at the time for her role in the incident. The Canadians‘ appeal against that decision failed and, after further protests by Australia and Mauritius, the Para-athletics authorities – rather…
“Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story of that man skilled in all ways of contending. Sing to me of the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course.”Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from International cricket with immediate effect (PTI)On the day India’s 278th Test cap called time on his long international career, the opening lines of The Odyssey—across centuries of translations—inevitably brought Ajinkya Rahane to mind.The Mumbaikar was a man of many faces, a cricketer of many flourishes and more than one peak. A classy batsman of orthodox technique…
The Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026 will be a major sky event for astrology enthusiasts and eclipse enthusiasts. In the field of science, photo shades can change during an eclipse due to camera settings, solar filters, weather, exposure and editing. In spiritual belief, these shades are also understood as symbolic signs.There are no meanings given for these colours. Such interpretations are traditional and intuitive. They help a person to think about their life path, health, love, money and luck during eclipse energy.Golden ShadeThe golden eclipse photo might be considered a sign of new luck, growth, and good fortune.…
With so many opinions online, it is easy for parents to feel confused. One of the first parenting debates often begins long before a baby says their first word. Should you give your baby a pacifier or avoid it altogether? Some parents support it because it calms a crying baby within seconds. Others worry it could affect breastfeeding, speech or dental development. With so many opinions online, it is easy to feel confused.The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Most pediatricians agree that pacifiers can be a useful tool when used correctly and for the right amount of time.…
Asia Investment and M&A Summit 2026 by ETLegalWorldETLegalWorld will host the Asia Investment & M&A Summit 2026, on 27th November, in Mumbai, bringing together global investors, corporate leaders, general counsels, CXOs, law firms and M&A advisers to discuss the next phase of cross-border dealmaking. The summit comes as Indian companies continue to expand abroad through strategic acquisitions, outbound investments and private capital partnerships, even as shifting geopolitical alignments, AI-led transformation and regulatory change reshape global investment strategies.Sessions will examine global capital flows, cross-border M&A, private equity and sovereign wealth fund activity, AI and digital infrastructure investments, and the regulatory challenges…
Kulgam, Jul 29: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Wednesday presided over the Block Diwas at DH Pora, where an extensive public outreach programme was conducted to hear and address the grievances and developmental concerns of local residents.During the programme, people and representatives from different areas of the sub-division including DH Pora, Ahmadabad, Nandimarg, Laisoo,Yarikhah, Kounsarbal, Sadiwari, Aharbal, Khull, and several other villages projected various developmental demands before the DC relating to road connectivity & macadamisation, flood protection works, improvement in provision of drinking water, power tariff bills, staff for local health institutions and ambulatory services, irrigation canal upgradations…
Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.At this point, the U.S. government should officially rename “summer” as “Megan Thee Stallion’s season.” After all, by a show of hands, how many of us now casually refer to the months from June through August as “hot girl summer,” courtesy of the award-winning rapper?Megan Thee Stallion certainly hasn’t been shy about capitalizing on the snappy catchphrase, having first released a self-designed swimwear line in 2025. Now, she’s bringing the heat to the fragrance world with the launch of her Hot Girl Summer Eau de…
After choosing the perfect dress for an occasion, you may still feel that something feels off. From bra straps peeking out and visible panty lines to fabric bunching, the wrong innerwear can affect how your outfit looks, even if you have invested in a high-quality dress. Innerwear may remain out of sight, but it still acts as the foundation of an outfit, influencing how your clothes fit and sit on your frame.ALSO READ: Want to wear pearls every day? 5 ways to style them with jeans, kurtas and casual outfitsArisha Nigam, founder of Naughty Rituals, an innerwear brand, helped answer…