Sikh man in Canada says he was denied police exam over kirpan: ‘My dream was shattered’

Jaspal Singh Gill said his dream of becoming a police officer was “shattered” A Winnipeg man sparked debate over religious freedom after claiming he was prevented from writing a police recruitment exam because he was carrying a Sikh kirpan.Jaspal Singh Gill said his dream of becoming a police officer was “shattered” after he was allegedly … Read more

Quote of the day by ‘father of computer’ Charles Babbage: “For one person who is blessed with the power of invention, many will always be found who have the capacity of applying principles” |

Charles Babbage (Image: Wikipedia) The history of science and technology often features brilliant inventors whose ideas change the world forever. But every major invention is followed by people improving, applying, and expanding those ideas across industries and societies. One of the most meaningful quotes from pioneering mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage beautifully captures this deeper … Read more

Foreign student enrolment at US universities falls by 20% amid ‘restrictive government policies’: Report

US universities are seeing a fall in foreign student enrolment, with experts warning the decline could deepen further as Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies continue to reshape country’s higher education system.A new report released on Monday found that international student enrolment for the spring 2026 semester fell by 20% compared with the same period last … Read more

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: “We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need…” – the timeless lesson on peace by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta | World News

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa (Image source: Wikipedia) Peace is one of the most discussed concepts in human history. But it is also one of the most difficult things to obtain. Countries spend billions on defence systems, world leaders have peace talks, and societies are always looking at ways to cut down on … Read more

‘I don’t trust Pakistan’: US official questions Islamabad’s mediation role after Iran aircraft row, seeks alternative

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday publicly questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, citing reports that Iranian military aircraft had been allowed to use Pakistani airbases during the conflict.Speaking during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Graham pressed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports that Iranian aircraft were operating … Read more

‘His kids are here, he’s being deported’: Top LA restaurant owner arrested by ICE after his own worker ratted him out

A popular Los Angeles restaurateur is facing deportation after immigration agents detained him in an arrest. His family said he was arrested after a former employee ratted him out to authorities about a gun kept at his restaurant.Chef Carlos Lool, the owner of La Granja Rotisserie and Fuego Rotisserie in South Los Angeles, was taken … Read more

Indian engineer charged in US for Maryland bridge crash, six construction workers were killed in 2024

A 900-ft vessel, Dali, hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, in 2024. Six workers were killed. Two companies, one Indian and another from Singapore, and an Indian engineer have been charged with conspiring to defraud the US and causing the death of six construction workers in 2024. On March 26, 2024, a 900-ft … Read more

If a company replaces its CEO with…: Indian-origin tech leader says he backtested billionaire Michael Milken’s idea

Billionaire Michael Milken earlier said he buys the stock of a company if they replace the American CEO with an Indian-born one. Indian-origin tech leader Deedy (Debarghya Das) shared what billionaire Michael Milken said about Indian-origin CEOs replacing US-born CEOs in US companies and presented the results of it, triggering a huge social media debate. … Read more

A 160-million-year-old ‘technicolour’ dinosaur fossil discovered in China with four wings and bird-like feathers |

For years, the evolution of flight seemed fairly straightforward. Dinosaurs developed feathers, with some learning to glide, and eventually, birds appeared and mastered the skies. Now, a strange fossil from China is making scientists rethink that neat timeline. The feathered dinosaur Anchiornis huxleyi reportedly had four wings, colourful feathers, and a surprisingly messy moulting pattern … Read more

Who is Stuart Prior? Reform UK councillor accused of racist posts quits within days of victory

A newly elected councillor for Reform UK has stepped down just days after securing a major local election victory, following allegations that he made deeply offensive racist remarks on social media.Stuart Prior, who had recently won seats in both Essex County Council and Rochford District Council, resigned shortly after controversy erupted over alleged posts linked … Read more