US bill seeks tighter tracking of foreign students and faculty: Universities to provide periodic details

A bill introduced in the Senate is proposing stricter monitoring of foreign students and staff at universities, this has sparked concern among academic groups, with critics warning that the move could increase scrutiny of international students a large contingent of whom are Indians.As per the latest Open Doors report (covering 2024-25 academic year), India with…

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Dubai tourism update: Eid Al Fitr fireworks cancelled at Global Village amid Middle East situation; prime attractions remain closed |

Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…

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‘Will advance management of Strait of Hormuz to new stage’: Iran’s Mojatba Khamenei flags shift amid fragile truce with US-Israel

File photo: Mojtaba Khamenei Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signalled a tougher stance on the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, warning that Tehran will push its control over the vital waterway to a “new stage” even as a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel remains under strain.Addressing the nation in a written…

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Optical illusion personality test: Men in hats or skull? What you see first reveals what you fear the most in relationships |

Photo: dasha.takisho/ Instagram Have you ever looked at an image and realised that two people standing right next to you see something completely different? Optical illusion personality tests like this one do more than just play tricks on your eyes—they quietly hold up a mirror to how you feel about different aspects of life. For…

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