Dev Anand Ramasamy, vice-president of product management at Zoho Chennai: Zoho has stepped up its focus on education software applications with revamped learning management systems products with AI-powered features, targeting domestic and foreign institutions. The platform will focus first in India and will be rolled out across global markets to follow in the coming months,…
I-T department had wronglyinvoked Section 55A, said HC Ahmedabad: In a case that sounds stranger than fiction, Gujarat High Court has quashed income tax department’s attempt to reopen the assessment of a woman who died five years before a demand notice landed in her name.The case involves Padmaben Trivedi from Bhimpore village in Nani Daman,…
The higher education department is set to commence promotion under the career advancement scheme (CAS) which was due on Jan 1, 2025. A memorandum issued by the department said teachers, librarians and directors of physical education and sports of state-aided universities will have pay revision. Jadavpur University Teachers Association president Partha Pratim Ray said, “Those…
Kolhapur: Fans in Kolhapur are revelling in the underdog stories that unfolded in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They saluted Cabo Verde when it drew with Spain, fought Uruguay to a draw powered by their 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias’s (Vozinha) heroics, admired Curacao’s World Cup debut, praised DR Congo’s 1-1 draw against Portugal…
Canacona: Abhida Barretto’s achievement has stirred pride across Canacona. A resident of Muthal-Sadolxem, the 23-year-old has obtained an MBBS degree from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, and a commission into the Indian Army as a lieutenant and medical officer.Her story began far from any military tradition. Barretto comes from a non-military background, yet a…
Surat: A 21-year-old contractual worker allegedly died by suicide after being repeatedly raped, threatened and harassed by her labour contractor, who was arrested by Sachin GIDC police on Tuesday.Investigators recovered a four-page suicide note from the victim’s clothing in which she accused the contractor of rape, criminal intimidation and persistent torture.The victim, a native of…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi once again proved why football’s biggest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic 2-1…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has added another accolade to her growing list of international award recognitions. After securing an Emmy nomination for ‘Heads of State’, the star has now been nominated for Best Actress in an Action Movie at the 6th Annual Critics Choice Super Awards.Priyanka received the nomination for her performance as Ercell Bodden in…
French prosecutors have asked for prison sentences and social media bans for two streamers accused of taking part in violent and humiliating online broadcasts involving Jean Pormanove before his death. Streamers Owen Cenazandotti, known online as Naruto, and Safine Hamadi appeared in court in Nice, France, over videos streamed on Kick between 2023 and 2025….
Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty,…
