US colleges confront a reading reckoning as professors warn of deepening Gen Z literacy gaps

College professors say many Gen Z students are struggling with close reading, prompting universities to rethink how texts are taught in the classroom. College classrooms across the US are confronting an uncomfortable question: What happens when students arrive at university unable to handle the reading expected of them?Professors say this is no longer an occasional…

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Ranbir Kapoor reacts to the possibility of ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ sequel with Deepika Padukone: ‘It had the perfect end’ | Hindi Movie News

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, directed by Ayan Mukerji, may have released in 2013, but over the years, the film has achieved a cult status. Fans cherish the film, its dialogues and its songs even now. The film, which also featured Kalki Koechlin and Aditya Roy Kapur, enjoyed a successful…

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Not settling anymore! Why young Indians are taking longer to say “rishta pakka” |

Modern relationships in India are shifting from rushed decisions to conscious choices, with singles prioritizing emotional compatibility and long-term alignment over mere timing. People are investing more time and engaging with more potential partners, seeking ‘actually right’ matches rather than settling for ‘good enough,’ leading to deeper, more intentional commitments. For years, finding a partner…

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Mumbai Metro mishap: 5 arrested after parapet segment collapse leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in Mulund; MMRDA slaps Rs 6 crore fine | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: Mulund police have arrested five persons – project director Harish Chauhan, project manager Kuldeep Sapkal, deputy manager Saurab Singh, and supervisor Prashant Bhoir from RAJV-Milan Infra, and project manager Avdhoot Inamdar from DB-Hill-LBG consortium – following the collapse of a parapet segment of the underconstruction Metro Line 4 on LBS Marg in Mulund West…

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Weekly Health Horoscope Predictions, February 15 to February 21, 2026: Tips for wellness and balance based on each zodiac sign

AriesEnergy isn’t low, but it isn’t smooth either. You may feel fine while moving and suddenly tired when you stop. Sleep could feel lighter than usual. If you ignore early fatigue, it builds quietly. If you slow down sooner, the week feels easier on the body.TaurusYour body prefers routine right now. When meals shift or…

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EAM S Jaishankar greets Serbia on Statehood Day during visit to Munich Security Conference | India News

. NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar extended greetings to the government and people of Serbia on their Statehood Day during his visit to Munich for the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Sunday.The external affairs minister had earlier met Serbian Foreign Affairs Minister Marko Djuric on the sidelines of the conference on Saturday….

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Trump hails ‘Board of Peace’, announces over $5 billion pledged by member states for Gaza aid | World News

US President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed his newly formed initiative, the “Board of Peace”, describing it as his self-designed effort to advance global peace negotiations. Boasting of his role as chairman, Trump said the body has “unlimited potential” and asserted that his vision for ending the conflict in Gaza was “unanimously adopted by the…

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