North Dakota breaks with the four-year degree model, clears path for three-year bachelor’s programmes

North Dakota breaks with the four-year degree model, clears path for three-year bachelor’s programmes. (Representative picture created with the help of AI) North Dakota is preparing to test a shorter path through college. State higher education leaders have approved pilot bachelor’s degree programmes that would allow students to graduate in three years instead of four,…

Read More

India’s Arjun Erigaisi beats Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals, set to face Vincent Keymer in quarterfinals | Chess News

Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Yoav Nis) Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured a victory against Magnus Carlsen in the round-robin stage of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, South Africa.FIDE World Cup champion Javokhir Sindarov led the standings with 5.5 points, followed by Levon Aronian with 5 points. Anish Giri Exclusive:…

Read More

Budget 2026: From savers to investors – Unlocking India’s physical wealth through budget reforms

Every festive season, India’s cultural affinity for gold expresses itself in strong demand. (AI image) By Navneet MunotIndia is a country of enormous diversity, with languages, customs and beliefs varying widely across regions. Yet one financial habit cuts across income levels and geography. Most households have grown up buying physical gold or silver every year…

Read More

IndiGo travel advisory for December 19: Fog and low visibility to affect flight operations in Delhi, Varanasi |

As the winter weather continues to affect air travel across North India, IndiGo has issued fresh travel advisories for December 19. The airline has mentioned possible flight delays because of low visibility and fog conditions. It mentioned that flight operations in Varanasi and Delhi will be affected. As per the advisory shared late Wednesday night,…

Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders Retained and Released Players: KKR IPL 2026 Retention List | Cricket News

As the countdown to the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) begins, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) arrive at the new season carrying one of the league’s most colourful and fluctuating histories, marked by iconic title wins, bold leadership calls, dramatic rebuilds and, most recently, a return to dominance. Since the league’s inception, KKR have embodied…

Read More