David Robinson’s $9M school gives underserved children access to education
David Robinson embarked on his journey of educational philanthropy while still in the NBA, beginning with a commitment to fund scholarships for fifth-graders. His vision led to the establishment of…
Derek Jeter’s rookie-year promise has grown into a 30-year legacy
Derek Jeter and his father, Dr. Charles Jeter, launched the Turn 2 Foundation in 1996 during Jeter’s rookie MLB season to encourage young people to avoid drugs and alcohol and…
Asian Games: Harita Bhadra holds nerve in photo-finish to bag 200m bronze
In a thrilling finish, Harita Bhadra grabbed a bronze in the women’s 200m race, recording 23.20 seconds. Just 0.01 seconds later, Japan’s Abigeirufuka Ido crossed the line. Gold went to…
‘We trusted EC in 2017’: Akhilesh alleges poll officials deleted SP votes in 2022
Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Election Commission of deliberately deleting votes belonging to the Samajwadi Party. He argues that this malpractice has been ongoing for years but is only now…
New mobile recharge rules: 30-day plans, call-only options and more
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has unveiled enhancements to prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring more voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers. Users can now access plans with a validity of 30…
Iran denies link to Houthi attacks; warns US as Trump rejects peace offer
In a recent interview, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian firmly dismissed claims of Iran’s involvement in the Houthi-Saudi conflict, highlighting the critical role of diplomacy in easing regional tensions. He condemned…
Gauhati University student found dead at homestay; boyfriend detained
The lifeless body of 21-year-old Nimisha Thakuria, a Sociology student at Gauhati University, was discovered at a homestay in Garal-Dharapur. Just before her phone was switched off, she called her…