After 44 Years, BJP returns to Mumbai mayor’s office: Ritu Tawde set to be elected unopposed; end of Thackeray era in BMC | India News

Sanjay Ghadi and Ritu Tawde (PTI image) NEW DELHI: BJP corporator Ritu Tawde is set to become Mumbai’s next mayor after being elected unopposed, marking the party’s return to the post after 44 years and ending the Shiv Sena’s uninterrupted 25-year hold over the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).The contest turned uncontested after the Uddhav Thackeray-led…

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“The villagers…they still believe that U Thlen will shape-shift into anything”: How my Mawsynram trip gave me mini nightmares |

Scenic evening in Meghalaya “The villagers will not openly talk about U Thlen. The oldies will whisper about Thlen and that’s the best one can get out of them. You see, they still believe that U Thlen will shape-shift into anything, catch hold of them, and suck their blood dry”…whispered my college-friend and guide Tash…

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India-US trade framework expected to deepen pharma and medtech collaboration, says IPA

The interim India-US trade agreement is expected to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceuticals and medical technology, with industry bodies saying medicine supply chains are closely linked to national security priorities.Strengthening the India-US medicines partnership is important as medicine security is a part of national security, the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance said on Saturday, welcoming the interim trade…

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Under 19 World Cup: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can’t play for India’s men’s team right now – Here’s why | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) The dust is still settling at Harare Sports Club, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking display in the Under-19 World Cup final against England continues to resonate across the cricketing world. His 175 off just 80 balls was more than an innings—it was a record-breaking blitz. With 15 towering sixes and a strike rate…

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Oklahoma scraps tenure for faculty at regional public and community colleges: Here’s what changes

Faculty members at Oklahoma’s regional public universities and community colleges can no longer be granted tenure, following an executive order issued by Governor Kevin Stitt that took effect Thursday.The order directs public regional universities to stop offering new lifetime tenure appointments. Instead, institutions must hire faculty on fixed-term, renewable contracts. Renewals will be based on…

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Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘You don’t need to know how to fly, you need to believe you can’ |

Samuel L. Jackson, a name synonymous with resilience, carved his path to Hollywood stardom through sheer grit and unwavering ambition. His Oscar-nominated roles showcase an electrifying prowess, punctuated by his famous line from ‘Snakes on a Plane’: ‘You don’t need to know how to fly, you need to believe you can. Samuel L. Jackson, one…

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Why nobody wants to be the boss anymore: The rise of ‘Conscious Unbossing’ in 2026 |

In India, a growing number of professionals are consciously opting out of management roles, prioritizing their craft over leadership. This ‘conscious unbossing’ stems from overworked managers, minimal pay jumps, and a desire to avoid emotional labor. Companies are now urged to create robust individual contributor paths, valuing expertise over traditional hierarchy for a healthier work…

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Biker dies after falling into pit dug for pipeline in Delhi; body located 8 hours later: ‘Will be home in 10’ | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old man working at a private bank’s call centre was killed in the early hours of Friday after his motorcycle fell into a 14-foot-deep open construction pit in west Delhi’s Janakpuri. The victim, Kamal Dhyani, was returning home from work when the accident happened.The incident, which comes just a few days after…

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