In Revenge of the Tipping Point, Gladwell notes that Caltech, a highly competitive university with a merit-based admissions system, saw the proportion of Asian American students rise from 25% to 43% between 1992 and 2013. In contrast, at Harvard, where the admissions process is influenced by factors such as legacy, donor contributions, and athletic scholarships,…
57-year-old Maya, a lawyer and a public policy advisor, said she is very proud to be part of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and the feeling is extraordinary, electric. “I am just so proud to be able to be out there in these states encouraging people to knock on every door, call every voter, text their…
England fast bowler Jofra Archer is in upbeat mood after coming through successive one-day internationals against Australia, although the express quick remains wary after years of injury turmoil. England would dearly love to have Archer available as one of a cohort of fast bowlers for a 2025/26 Ashes tour of Australia, even though it is…
Rahul Gandhi paid an emotional tribute to late CPM leader Sitaram Yechury, recounting their last meeting and urging him to seek medical attention. Gandhi praised Yechury for bridging ideological divides and his behind-the-scenes role in political alliances. He shared personal memories, emphasizing Yechury’s integrity, dedication, and the profound loss he endured with his son’s passing.
Rahul Gandhi has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging swift action for the release of 37 Tamil fishermen detained by Sri Lankan authorities. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin also sought intervention, highlighting the financial burden due to hefty fines imposed by Sri Lankan courts and calling for legal assistance and early release.
Pakistan Test team’s head coach Jason Gillespie emphasizes giving players a fair chance but warns that prolonged underperformance could lead to changes. For the upcoming first Test against England, Pakistan retained the same squad that lost to Bangladesh, with Noman Ali included as a second specialist spinner.
Israel executed airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, targeting over 140 sites and killing multiple commanders, including leader Hassan Nasrallah. Iranian deputy commander Abbas Nilforushan was also among the casualties. This week has seen one of the deadliest escalations since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, with over 700 deaths reported.
Security forces confronted terrorists during a cordon and search operation in Kog-Mandli village, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. Reinforcements were sent to neutralize the threat. The encounter began around 5.30 pm when police, army, and CRPF teams entered the forested area village. As of the latest reports, the search operation was still ongoing.
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi made a surprising choice by excluding MS Dhoni from his all-time ODI World XI. Instead of Dhoni, he selected Pakistan’s Rashid Latif as the wicketkeeper. His lineup includes cricket greats like Saeed Anwar, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mahela Jayawardene, Andrew Flintoff along with bowlers Rashid Khan, Waqar Younis…
Two Georgia police officers were injured during a shootout with a suspected gun store burglar just after midnight Saturday morning. Smyrna and Cobb County police responded to a 911 call at 12:16 a.m. regarding a burglary at the Adventure Outdoors gun store along South Cobb Drive, Smyrna Police Department Chief Keith Zgonc said during an early morning press conference….