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Indian cinema continues to shine on the global stage with the Oscar nomination of ‘Anuja’ in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. This heartwarming film, produced by acclaimed filmmaker Guneet Monga and global icon Priyanka Chopra, joins a prestigious list of five shortlisted films vying for the coveted award.Talking to Etimes, actor Nagesh Bhonsle said, “I am truly happy that it addresses the issue of child labour. The child who was cast in the film, was indeed a child labourer and came from a slum. It was a very honest and impactful effort. And…

In the world of crypto, new projects seem to be constantly emerging, claiming to disrupt different industries. Investors who want to make money can find it very profitable to identify the next biggest cryptos. Here’s a listicle that features the blockchain-based project, Quant Earth together with a few other top market optimization cryptocurrencies from CoinMarketCap’s top 10-15 list, which could reach heights of redemptions. 1. Quant Earth (QET) Quant Earth serves primarily gaming and metaverse use cases as a blockchain-based network. It employs Zero-Knowledge Rollups (ZK-Rollups) to facilitate transaction execution with zero gas costs and ultra-quick transactions per second, being…

Kumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates:  On the 11th day of Maha Kumbh, devotees are taking a holy dip since morning. There are many programs of story-reading in Maha Kumbh even today. There is a yagya in the camp of Mahamandaleshwar Annapurna at 12 noon and there is a series of cultural programs in the evening.  

NEW DELHI: The “Pushpa” celebration, inspired by Allu Arjun’s blockbuster movie Pushpa: The Rise, has become a viral trend in the world of cricket. The signature gesture, where Allu Arjun wipes his chin with the back of his hand and makes a confident strut, symbolizes dominance and swag, and has been adopted by several cricketers across formats.From David Warner to Ravindra Jadeja and Suryakumar Yadav to Nitish Reddy, cricketers across the globe have embraced the “Pushpa” celebration in style.Also See: ICC Chmapions Trophy 2025And the latest to join the trend is Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who demonstrated the signature move…

Securing admission to a US college, especially a dream institution, is no small feat. With thousands of applicants vying for limited seats in top colleges and highly sought-after programs, competition is fierce. The admissions process often feels like an intricate maze, with multiple stages including early decision, regular decision, and waitlists. Each step presents its own challenges and uncertainties.One particularly challenging situation is receiving a ‘deferral’, a status that leaves students in academic limbo, wondering about their next steps.What is an admission deferral?A deferral means that the college is postponing its final decision on your application. It’s neither a rejection…

People walk through Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (The New York Times) One day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Harvard University reached a settlement with Jewish student organizations over allegations of antisemitism on its campus. The lawsuits, filed by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education, and Students Against Antisemitism, accused the Ivy League school of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination.The settlement includes several significant changes to Harvard’s campus policies, focusing on combating antisemitism. The university has agreed to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance…

NEW DELHI: India is set to host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, as confirmed by a senior official of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) in a conversation with TimesofIndia.com.Though FIDE’s website briefly listed India as the host venue on Monday, it reverted the status to “To be announced” within hours. As of Wednesday, it continues to be in the same, ambiguous state.However, the AICF official stated with confidence that FIDE had unofficially confirmed India’s hosting rights as early as January or February 2024.”India has more potential. FIDE also acknowledges this. That is…

Abhishek Sharma (Photo Credit: BCCI) Abhishek Sharma lived up to his big-hitting promise, as the India opener blew England away with a blistering half-century to lead the home team’s impressive seven-wicket win in the first T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Abhishek smashed 79 off just 34 balls and decorated it with 8 sixes and 5 fours to deflate England’s pace-heavy bowling attack, while they defended a modest 132.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!”I wanted to express myself,” said Abhishek talking to the official broadcaster after the match. He said the freedom given…

KCET 2025 registration: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will open registrations for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 tomorrow, January 23. Interested candidates seeking admission to undergraduate professional courses such as engineering, pharmacy, veterinary science, animal husbandry, and more can apply through the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea. Applications will close on February 21.KCET 2025 Exam DatesThe KCET 2025 exam will take place on April 16 and 17 in two shifts:Morning shift – 10:30 am to 11:50 amAfternoon shift – 2:30 pm to 3:50 pmThe Kannada language test will follow on April 18. The exams will be conducted offline for subjects…

India outplayed England by seven wickets in the first T20I at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 34-ball-79, backed by a disciplined bowling effort, powered India to victory.England were bundled out for a paltry 132 at a venue where the average first-innings score is around 195.Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 3/23, while left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh delivered a record-breaking spell of 2/17.As it happened | ScorecardArshdeep surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal (96 wickets) to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is with 97 scalps.Abhishek’s clean hitting, including five fours and eight sixes,…