Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
In 2024, shifts in Canada’s immigration policies, including stricter PGWP eligibility, increased financial requirements, and intake caps on study permits, combined with diplomatic tensions with India, are leading to a decline in interest among Indian students seeking education in Canada.
NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo clarified that he did not call for the closure of madrassas but recommended halting state funding, as these institutions often limit poor Muslim children to religious education over secular schooling. He stressed the need for equitable educational opportunities and criticized resistance to reforms, advocating for integrating madrassa students into mainstream education…
Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj has become the first bowler in 39 years to take all 10 wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings. The 23-year-old achieved this historic feat against Kerala, finishing with figures of 10/49. This incredible performance places him alongside Bengal’s Premangsu Chatterjee and Rajasthan’s Pradeep Sunderam as the only bowlers to accomplish this rare…
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns over India’s potential Test debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy’s lack of experience, particularly in the challenging conditions of Perth. He questioned the decision, drawing comparisons to seasoned all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur, who were not included in the Test squad.
BJP’s Harpreet Kaur Babla was elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, thanks to cross-voting by three councillors. She won by a margin of two votes against AAP’s Prem Lata. Congress and AAP leaders called for strict action against the cross-voters involved.
Users are shifting from traditional dating apps like Tinder and Bumble to hobby-based platforms such as Goodreads and Strava. These platforms, originally designed for hobbies like reading and fitness, now offer messaging features that help users connect through shared interests, creating a more engaging environment for meaningful connections.