On Saturday Sessions this morning is the indie-folk sounds of Canada’s Wild Rivers. Formed in Toronto, the trio first met while attending Queen’s University, and were soon wowing audiences with their emotional lyrics and rich harmonies. Here is Wild Rivers with “Thinking ‘Bout Love.”
Amidst tension in Kolkata over the RG Kar rape-murder, CM Mamata Banerjee led a silent march blaming opposition parties for vandalism at the hospital, while BJP and the Left held protests demanding justice. Former Union minister Smriti Irani criticized Mamata for shifting blame. The CM appealed for doctors to resume work, citing suffering patients.
The Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Temple committee has requested local devotees to avoid visiting the temple for the next 15-20 days due to overcrowding from pilgrims traveling from the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Uttar Pradesh government has also increased security measures as they prepare for the ‘Amrit Snan’ on ‘Mauni Amavasya’.
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought intensified immigration enforcement, directly affecting U.S. schools. The administration’s removal of the 2011 “sensitive locations” policy has sparked fear among immigrant families, leading to misinformation, absenteeism, and legal challenges. Hispanic students face declining attendance and test scores, while school districts attempt to reassure communities amid ongoing uncertainty over…
A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug” to more harmful substances. More than 84% of adults in the U.S. report having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, according to the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and…
US Federal Reserve Meeting: The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 50 basis points, the first reduction in over four years, aiming to reverse restrictive economic conditions. Policymakers expect further rate cuts, targeting a range of 4.25%-4.50% by year-end as inflation nears the 2% goal and unemployment rises.
Ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, a war of words has erupted between India’s coach Gautam Gambhir and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli’s form, with Gambhir defending his players and Ponting clarifying his intentions. The five-Test series begins on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.