Stellar cosmologist Jayant Narlikar‘s passing at 86 on Tuesday, peacefully and in sleep, is reminiscent of the gift of death at will, or the “ichha-mrityu” that grandsire Bhishma supposedly had in the Mahabharata. And speaking of grandsires, the demise of this much-decorated and beloved doyen of Indian astrophysicists coincides with the departures of larger-than-life grey…
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that will walk back some tariffs for carmakers, administration officials said, removing some levies that Ford, General Motors and others have complained would backfire on U.S. manufacturing by raising the cost of production and squeezing their profits. The changes will modify Mr. Trump’s tariffs so that carmakers…
When Asher Lucas’s co-workers started taunting him for being transgender, saying he was “born a girl and needed to be a girl,” he figured this type of bullying would not be tolerated at a well-known restaurant. But after complaining to his manager, Mr. Lucas was fired along with three employees who spoke up on his…
Walking School Bus Takes the Lead in Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in Hawaii Schools. (Photo Courtesy: Partners in Development Foundation) Chronic absenteeism is a challenge for schools across the nation, but Hawaii is stepping up with an innovative solution. The state’s school districts have found a way to tackle this issue head-on, with the help of…
Arthur Blessitt, whose fervent efforts to convert the hippies, freaks and addicts along Hollywood’s Sunset Strip were just a prelude to his decision to carry a 110-pound wooden cross from Los Angeles to New York City — and then to keep going, eventually traveling 43,340 miles through every country on the planet — died on…
Rohit Sharma’s poor run of form during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continued as the India captain failed to impress with the bat during Day 4 of the Gabba Test. Rohit was dismissed once again by Pat Cummins as he edged one straight to Alex Carey for 10 off 27 balls in what was a timid and…