BTech dropout Lavanya Jain says leaving college was his best decision. (Photo: LinkedIn) For years, Indian students have been told that the safest path to success is simple: crack a top engineering college, earn a degree, and land a high-paying placement. But for 22-year-old Lavanya Jain, the journey unfolded very differently.After struggling through two unsuccessful…
Falling gobal crude oil prices and weaker US dollar lifted rupee higher in early trade on Monday. The currency traded at a gain of 31 paise against US dollar, while drawing support from foreign fund inflows, higher forex reserves and continued intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), according to forex traders.Rupee opened at…
While Shah Rukh Khan may be Bollywood’s king of hearts, his son, Aryan Khan is proving to be quite the heart-stealer with his heartwarming gestures towards his fans.The Khan family, who is in London to spend family time together, was spotted on frequent trips around London. During one such night out in Leicester Square, Aryan…
A California woman and her beloved Miniature Pinscher have become an inspiration after overcoming one of life’s toughest challenges and returning to do what they love most together. Sophia Sadlowski, from Huntington Beach, California, and her dog Rusty, both survived cancer before competing side by side at the 2026 World Dog Surfing Championships held at…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha arrives at the airport ahead of a move to Colo-Colo in Santiago, Chile. (AP Photo) One of the biggest breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived in Chile — and the reception was nothing short of extraordinary.Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose remarkable performances at the World Cup…
Telangana schools likely to get three consecutive holidays from August 8 amid Bonalu festival Telangana schools holiday: Students and teachers in Telangana may get a three-day holiday break in August as a weekend holiday coincides with the state’s major traditional festival, Bonalu. Schools and educational institutions are expected to remain closed from August 8 to…
Auqib Nabi (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported that the J & K pacer was the frontrunner to replace the…
How consistent learning helped, Priyanka Reddy Karumuru, a GITAM graduate secure a reported AWS role in London. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many engineering students, campus placements are the culmination of four years of hard work. While some begin preparing only in the final year, Priyanka Reddy Karumuru started much earlier. The BTech Computer Science graduate from…
Nicki Minaj faces backlash for a subscription on X. (Image Credits: X) Nicki Minaj, the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker, is at the centre of controversy after announcing subscription-based exclusive content on social media. Many fans flooded the comment section, asking whether she needed money for her bills and legal fees. While loyal supporters paid the amount and…
PM Narender Modi; and boxer Jaismine Lamboria with India’s national flag during the CWG closing ceremony. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian contingent for its impressive campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, praising the athletes for their determination, dedication and skill after the country finished fourth…
