Oregon’s Willamette and Pacific universities announce merger to form largest private college. (Getty Images) Oregon’s Willamette University and Pacific University have announced plans to merge, creating the state’s largest private university. The proposed new system, tentatively called the University of the Northwest, would combine the resources of both institutions and serve more than 6,000 students…
Navi Mumbai: The chief officer of Matheran hill station municipal council, Rahul Ingale has lodged a complaint after his New Panvel sector-14 residence was broken into. The unidentified thieves had decamped with gold jewelry worth Rs 2.5 lakh. Ingale’s family members were staying in the house till Aug 2025 and some household items had been…
Fifty years after its release, Sholay, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra alongside Hema Malini, Sanjeev Kumar and Amjad Khan, is back in theatres with its original ending—one that audiences never got to see the first time. For director Ramesh Sippy, the re-release has reopened memories of a time when the film was written off long before…
Good sleep is a vital part of one’s health, productivity, and general well-being. Nevertheless, there are numerous individuals who find it difficult to sleep comfortably when the weather is hot, especially in countries with moderate climates where houses are not designed for mechanical cooling. The influence of bedrooms on sleep is often underestimated in residential…
NEW DELHI: Authorities must take responsibility for every stage of a project, the road transport ministry said in its ‘Guidelines for Prevention and Mitigation of Road Tunnel Collapses’ issued on Thursday, amid a trend of highway authorities finding easy escape for such mishaps by passing the blame on contractors and consultants.As per the guidelines, the…
Australian investigators released video of a Sept. 20 skydiving mishap in Queensland where Adrian Ferguson’s parachute snagged on a Cessna Caravan’s tail, leaving him dangling at 4,500 meters. He cut himself free with a hook knife, suffering minor leg injuries. Source link
Three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (File Photo) A complaint has been lodged against Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who recently made headlines as the youngest-ever FIDE-rated chess player. According to a report from The Indian Express, the complaint questions the legitimacy of his achievement, suggesting unfair means were used to obtain the rating.The complaint specifically alleges that his…
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled (PTI Photo) Media company JioStar has confirmed its commitment to fulfil its contract with the International Cricket Council. This statement was released following reports suggesting the broadcaster might exit its USD 3-billion deal before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. JioStar was formed through a merger…
Leading bourse NSE has published its official trading holiday calendar for 2026, offering traders and investors an early roadmap for days when equity and derivatives markets will remain shut. The circular, as reported ET, issued under exchange bye-laws and F&O regulations, lists 15 full trading holidays—one more than in 2025—and also details festivals falling on…
NEW DELHI: In a fresh push to reform the coal sector, the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) on Friday approved a CoalSETU policy, a dedicated window for long-term auction of coal linkages for any industrial use and exports.The new ‘CoalSETU window’ (Policy for Auction of Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient and Transparent Utilisation) will…
