I’d been writing travel stories, and about national parks for months, fact-checking, going through data, and obsessing over deadlines. At some point, I realised I was talking more about parks than actually being in them. That’s when the irresistible idea struck: I needed a personal wildlife break, free from targets, timelines, and editors’ red circles.November…
US colleges brace for 2026 challenges with shrinking student base and uncertain federal HE funding Fitch Ratings has issued a “deteriorating” outlook for the US higher education (HE) sector in 2026, continuing a grim forecast first highlighted in 2025. Analysts cited a shrinking pipeline of students, rising costs, and uncertainty over state and federal support…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will initiate a discussion on Monday in Lok Sabha on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, in what will be an extension of the increasingly fiery ideological battle between BJP and its opponents over the journey of India’s national song, a rallying cry during the Congress-led freedom struggle, but whose…
Donald Trump Jr serves no formal role in the Donald Trump administration but his strong take on the Russia-Ukraine issue at the Doha Forum sent a chilling warning of what is going to happen inevitably — his father President Donald Trump would abandon Ukraine if they don’t make peace with Russia. Slamming Ukrainian president Volodymyr…
CEO and billionaire Elon Musk denied news reports that his rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is seeking a $800 billion valuation through a share sale.“There has been a lot of press claiming SpaceX is raising money at $800B, which is not accurate,” Musk said in a post Saturday on his social media platform X. “SpaceX…
Sanskar Saraswat (Screengrab) Sanskar Saraswat of India secured his first Super 100 title by defeating fellow countryman Mithun Manjunath in the men’s singles final at the Guwahati Masters on Sunday.The 19-year-old from Jodhpur demonstrated exceptional skill and power, winning the all-Indian final 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in a 50-minute match.In the women’s singles category, Tanvi Sharma,…
NEW DELHI: Former Nasa astronaut Mike Massimino, known for his work on the Hubble Space Telescope and who flew on two space missions, has weighed in on one of humanity’s biggest questions: Are we alone in the universe?The veteran astronaut–who flew on two space missions, conducted four spacewalks, and spent an astonishing 30 hours and…
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away on November 24 in Mumbai after he was hospitalised for a few days. The actor passed away at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday. The actor’s 90th birth anniversary is on December 8, which is Monday. Salman Khan was extremely close to Dharmendra and had immense…
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the most essential nutrients for human health. Unlike some vitamins, the body cannot produce it on its own, making dietary intake crucial. This water-soluble vitamin is renowned for its role in boosting the immune system, promoting collagen production, and acting as a powerful antioxidant that…
Why Kelowna’s job crisis deepens while Canada adds 54,000 positions Kelowna’s unemployment rate has reached 11 per cent, rising from 9.3 per cent the previous month and surpassing levels recorded during the peak of the pandemic. Castanet’s reporting shows that 16,200 residents across Metro Kelowna — from Peachland to Lake Country — were actively seeking…