PDP, NC positive reactions to J&K polls signal shift in stand

West Bengal’s Education Minister, Bratya Basu, recently proposed merging government schools, prompting officials to develop a plan that ensures a balanced teacher-student ratio in the newly unified institutions. While some schools have no students enrolled, others have single teachers for over 100 students. Critics, including the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), argue that this move…

Bitcoin surged past $89,000, reaching a new all-time high following Donald Trump’s US election victory. Trump’s pro-crypto stance, including plans for a US Bitcoin stockpile, fueled a 32% surge in Bitcoin’s value since the election. This surge propelled the total crypto market value past its previous peak, reaching $3.1 trillion. Trump has vowed friendlier crypto…

Demi Moore is pulling back the curtain on her risqué role as a stripper in the iconic 1996 film, “Striptease.” The 62-year-old actress admitted she felt shamed after baring it all in the movie that earned her millions during the height of her fame.  “I think I definitely felt an impact of harshness of judgment…

Toyota has decided to end its sponsorship of cultural events like LGBTQ+ Pride in the US, citing the politicised debate around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes. The company will also stop participating in cultural surveys and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. This follows criticism from right-wing commentator Robby Starbuck, who opposes DEI…

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for neglecting crimes against women, referencing a 2021 letter requesting Fast Track Special Courts for rape and POCSO Act cases. This criticism coincides with the recent passage of a bill in West Bengal that imposes the death penalty for rape.