NEET UG 2025: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025, one of the most awaited entrance exams for aspiring doctors across India, will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) tomorrow, May 4, 2025. This exam serves as a gateway to undergraduate medical programs in the country and is crucial for lakhs…
Hans Niemann (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: In the late 16th century, France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, moving New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1. Those who clung to the old date were mocked as “April fools”, while others began playing pranks on them. It soon became a tradition.Theories on…
President Trump on Monday delayed his planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days after winning concessions from both countries to stem the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States, postponing, at least temporarily, a painful and potentially destabilizing trade war. Tariffs of 10 percent are still set to go into effect…
The long-awaited trial in Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s London tabloids for unlawful gathering of information opened on Tuesday. But it was immediately adjourned and lawyers later said that the two sides were engaged in a last-minute settlement negotiation. It was a trademark move for Mr. Murdoch and his companies, which have avoided many…
As the Supreme Court was poised on Friday to announce its landmark decision on whether to uphold a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States, the popular Chinese-owned app and its allies launched a last-minute push to fend off the statute’s enforcement. The company’s representatives have swarmed Capitol Hill in recent days,…
The Biden administration unveiled a proposal on Wednesday to cut the level of nicotine in cigarettes, a last-minute push on a plan that could meaningfully cut cancer rates nationwide and extend the lives of millions of cigarette smokers. If finalized, the proposal would require cigarette makers to significantly reduce the levels of nicotine in their…
Since his cancer diagnosis last year, Kent Manuel has regularly seen an oncologist near his home in Indianapolis. It’s been a tough time: After spinal surgery for paralysis caused by his cancer, he is regaining the use of his legs with physical therapy but still uses a wheelchair. Now, Mr. Manuel said, “I’m dealing with…
MUMBAI: The year-end travel surge is on, but what separates this year from the pre-Covid times is the number of foreign destinations that offer free visas or visa-on-arrival to Indian tourists. Gone are the day when a last-minute plan to go on a holiday meant flying to Goa. With a number of countries relaxing their…
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta is all set to conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) on November 24, 2024. With just 48 hours left, registered applicants are now rigorously revising the syllabus for the entrance examination, as this highly sought-after exam is a gateway to top business schools in the country.Before diving into…