US claims $1B student aid fraud prevented with FAFSA checks The US government has announced a series of stricter safeguards in federal student aid programs, including expanded identity verification for applicants, as part of a broader effort to curb fraud and protect taxpayer funds. The move marks a significant shift in oversight of the Free…
At a time when action-heavy, hyper-masculine protagonists are dominating the big screen, Imran Khan has made it clear he isn’t looking to join that wave. During a recent Reddit AMA, the actor addressed a fan’s suggestion about avoiding “macho roles” and responded with a remark that quickly caught attention. At a time when action-heavy, hyper-masculine…
Russia said on Friday that the global energy market “cannot remain stable” without its oil after the United States temporarily allowed the sale of Russian crude already in transit, a move that came as energy prices surged amid the escalating war involving Iran, Israel and the US.Russia’s economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev said the US decision…
In an emotional new documentary for Disney+ and Hulu, singer Duffy will share the gut-wrenching story of her abduction and sexual assault. After skyrocketing to fame with her album ‘Rockferry,’ Duffy disappeared from the spotlight, only to later reveal the dark reality of being drugged and imprisoned. TRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape…
Pooja Bhatt began her journey in cinema as an actor under the guidance of her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. The father-daughter duo did some memorable work together like ‘Sadak’, ‘Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin’ and ‘Zakhm’. After making a mark for herself as an actor, Pooja also became a producer. Now she’s also a podcast…
As President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline ticks down, Tehran has responded to his threat to “obliterate” Iranian power plants with a threat of its own — and shown no signs of backing down. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have now declared that energy facilities in countries hosting US bases will be “lawful targets” if Trump follows through.Writing…
KOLKATA: “Motab Shaikh and Motab Herul are the same person,” the appellate tribunal ruled on April 5 in its first SIR appeal, accepting the Congress Farakka candidate’s Aadhaar card as proof of identity after the Election Commission provided no reason for his exclusion.Retired judge TS Sivagnanam, while adjudicating Motab’s appeal, said the tribunal sought the…
Back in 1991, the film industry was electrified by ‘Shanti Kranti’, a daring multi-lingual venture that saw Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna embody the same character in various linguistic versions. This high-stakes action crime drama, boasting a lavish budget and an impressive cast including Juhi Chawla and Khushbu, unfortunately did not resonate with audiences and became a…
There’s a certain magic in binging something good over the weekend. The world slows down a bit, you dive into new worlds, and you get to ride out a story at your own pace. This week’s batch of streaming releases captures that feeling perfectly. It’s a mix of crime, romance, dark comedy, and new spins…
Los Angeles, March 12 (IANS) British actor Henry Cavill may be the perfect choice for James Bond but the actor thinks he is a “bit old” to play the part. British actor Henry Cavill may be the perfect choice for James Bond but the actor thinks he is a “bit old” to play the part….