Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Admit Cards for Assam TET: Download Begins December 15!

    Admit Cards for Assam TET: Download Begins December 15!

    Get ready, everyone! The Assam Teacher Eligibility cum Recruitment Test (TET) is coming up, and you can download your admit cards starting December 15 at 11 AM. Assam’s Education Minister, Ranoj Pegu, announced this exciting news on X (formerly Twitter).

    To get your admit card, visit the official website: http://madhyamik.assam.gov.in. You’ll need your Application Number and Password to log in. Remember, the big exam day is on December 29!

    Don’t forget to bring your admit card and a valid photo ID with you to the exam. This can be your Aadhar card, PAN card, voter ID, or driving license. Make sure to check and follow all instructions on your admit card!

    If you are a person with disabilities (PwD), don’t forget to bring your certificate from the authorized person. Good luck to all candidates!

  • Trump Supports Controversial Nominee Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary

    Trump Supports Controversial Nominee Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary

    US President-elect Donald Trump recently showed his support for Pete Hegseth, who he wants to be the next Secretary of Defense. Hegseth’s confirmation is uncertain because of serious accusations against him, including claims of drinking too much, sexual assault, and negative comments about women in combat roles.

    Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard major, spent the week talking to senators to save his nomination. Trump posted on social media, saying, “Pete Hegseth is doing very well. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense. Pete is a WINNER, and nothing can change that!”

    This situation is more than just about picking the right person for the Pentagon; it reflects a bigger fight within the Republican Party about what it means to have a strong, traditional military and to move away from what they call “woke-ism.” Many of Trump’s friends and the Heritage Foundation have pledged money to support Hegseth during this tough time.

    Vice President-elect JD Vance assured that they are not giving up on Hegseth’s nomination while on a tour in North Carolina. The whole situation is also a test of Trump’s influence and how much support he has from other Republican senators, who are worried about some of his choices.

    Despite Hegseth’s public denials of misconduct and promises not to drink while in office, his past statements about women serving in combat have raised a lot of questions. Just recently, he stated that women “straight up” should not be in combat.

    Trump’s team is pleased to see Hegseth fighting for his spot, and they still believe he may be confirmed. However, they are also thinking about other potential candidates, like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, if Hegseth does not make it.

    There are also troubling reports about Hegseth’s history, such as an accusation of sexual assault that he denies. Other claims suggest he had issues at work parties involving alcohol, supported by a recent whistleblower report, and even had problems with managing money while running veterans’ groups.

    Furthermore, an email from Hegseth’s mother accused him of mistreating women, claiming he got his current wife pregnant while he was still married to his first wife. However, his mother defended him on “Fox & Friends” this week.

  • Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Celebrating Anime in Tokyo!

    Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Celebrating Anime in Tokyo!

    The Crunchyroll Anime Awards are coming back to Tokyo, Japan, in 2025! This exciting event celebrates anime and will be held on May 25 at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa. It’s the ninth time this special night has happened!

    On December 6, Crunchyroll shared the news, revealing that popular Brazilian singer and anime fan Pabllo Vittar will be the first-ever special guest presenter. Many other famous people will also join, and fun musical performances will be announced later.

    Voice actress Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira will host the event again, while Sony’s CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida, will start things off with a speech. A stylish orange carpet will let celebrities show off their looks before the show kicks off. You can watch the entire awards night live on Crunchyroll’s YouTube and Twitch channels!

    Nominees will be revealed on April 3, 2025, and fans worldwide can vote for their favorites starting then. The awards will include new categories like Best Isekai (a genre of anime), Best Background Art, and Best Hindi Voice Artist, showing how global the love for anime is becoming.

    The eligibility period for nominees has grown to include anime released from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, covering five seasons!

    Make sure to stay tuned for more updates leading up to the big night!

  • Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Crowned Best Film of the Year

    Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Crowned Best Film of the Year

    The magazine also listed “Anora,” “La Chimera,” “Dahomey,” and “Hard Truths” as the top five films. Kapadia’s movie, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes, tells a love story that speaks against Islamophobia and other prejudices related to religion, class, and caste that affect real people’s lives.

    This year, there are more female directors in the top ten films than male ones. This only happened once before, in 2020, during the pandemic when there were seven women listed. This year, there are six women directors recognized.

    Payal expressed her happiness when she learned about this honor. She shared her feelings in a message saying she was “astounded” and “very grateful.” She mentioned that during her time at the Film & Television Institute of India, the magazine held a special place for many film enthusiasts, including herself.

    The idea for “All We Imagine As Light” came to Payal while she was still in school. At first, the idea felt overwhelming, and she almost abandoned it. However, a few years later, she returned to it with a new mindset. She took it one step at a time, and slowly, the movie started to take shape.

    Payal believes that making a film is like organizing the chaos in your mind. Now that her film is out in India and around the world, she feels grateful for how people have embraced it. She thanked her team, saying they all worked hard for many years to create this “handmade film.”

    The film has also won several awards, including Best International Film at the New York Film Critics Circle and a Jury Grand Prize at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Although it wasn’t chosen to represent India for the Oscars, people are hopeful it will gain recognition in the general categories at the 2025 Academy Awards.

    The movie, which was released in Indian theaters on November 22, stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, and Chhaya Kadam. It explores love and loneliness in Mumbai through the lives of three women. Prabha receives a surprise gift from her husband in Germany, while Anu struggles to find a quiet place for romance. Parvati, the widow and best friend of Prabha, faces pressure from property developers trying to take her home.

    Meanwhile, the film “Laapataa Ladies” (Lost Ladies), produced by Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan, was chosen to represent India at the Oscars in the international film category.

  • Hope for Austin Tice: Mother Confirms Son is Alive and Well in Syria

    Hope for Austin Tice: Mother Confirms Son is Alive and Well in Syria

    Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Tice, an American journalist taken in Syria in 2012, spoke to reporters on Friday. She believes her son is alive and being treated well. Debra said, “We have strong information from a trusted source that Austin is alive and okay.” She did not give many details but assured everyone that he is being cared for.

    Austin Tice worked as a photojournalist for several news organizations, including Agence France-Presse and CBS, when he was captured at a checkpoint in a suburb of Damascus on August 14, 2012. Not much has been shared publicly about him since then. In September 2012, a video showed him blindfolded, but no one knows who took him.

    In 2022, President Joe Biden accused Syria of holding Tice and urged the government to help get him back. However, Syria has denied keeping any Americans, including Tice. Debra did not say where Austin might be but believes that “diplomacy” is key to bringing him home. She said, “Words not bombs, words not guns — that is how Austin will come home.”

    At a recent event, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre expressed her sympathy for Tice’s family and said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had met with them. She noted how difficult it must be for them while they hope for Austin’s return. In 2020, former President Trump had even sent a message to Syria’s leader, Bashar al-Assad, asking about Tice. Trump said he wasn’t sure if Tice was still alive.

    Now, Austin’s family is looking towards former President Trump, who is set to be inaugurated soon, hoping he can help. This comes at a time when Syrian rebels are making major advancements in the ongoing civil war.

  • Heavy Rain Alerts for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh: December 2023

    Heavy Rain Alerts for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh: December 2023

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that southern India, especially Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, will see heavy rain and thunderstorms soon. A low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, December 7. This system is expected to move towards Sri Lanka by December 12.

    Rainfall will start affecting Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 11, and will reach Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on December 12.

    The IMD reports that there is a strong weather system over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and nearby areas, which will help create this low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal around December 7.

    In their latest update, the IMD predicts light to moderate rain on Saturday in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. But the heaviest rain is expected on the following days:

    – December 11: Expect heavy rain in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu, along with Karaikal.
    – December 12: Heavy rain is likely in Chengalpattu, Viluppuram, Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram districts, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

    Additionally, a new Western Disturbance will affect the Western Himalayan region and nearby plains of Northwest India starting December 8.

    IMD’s 7-Day Weather Forecast:
    – Heavy rain will be seen in isolated locations in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on December 11 and 12. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema may face these heavy rains on December 12.
    – Light to moderate rain or snow is expected in the Western Himalayan region, with light rain in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh on December 8 and 9.
    – Dense fog is likely during late-night and early morning hours in several northeastern states and northern areas until December 10.
    – Cold wave conditions may affect some areas in northern Rajasthan from December 10 to 12.

    Stay safe and keep an umbrella handy!

  • Gavaskar Explains Kohli’s Dismissal in Australia Test Match

    Gavaskar Explains Kohli’s Dismissal in Australia Test Match

    Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary Indian cricket player, shared his thoughts on how Virat Kohli got out on the first day of the day-night Test match against Australia at Adelaide Oval. Kohli, who scored a great century in the previous Test, was dismissed again by a short ball outside the off stump. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery that rose sharply, and while Kohli hesitated about whether to play or let it go, he ended up edging the ball into the slips and was out for just seven runs.

    Many people have criticized Kohli for not changing his batting style, especially given the bounce and pace of the pitches. He was out in a similar way during the first innings of the first Test in Perth. Former player Sanjay Manjrekar noted that Kohli’s Test average has dropped from over 50 to 48 partly because of his unwillingness to adjust his technique.

    Gavaskar, however, defended Kohli’s approach, highlighting that he has scored over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries in Test matches using the same technique. He said he wouldn’t be too concerned about these two dismissals. “This has happened in Perth and now again. It’s part of the game. Yes, his high back lift might slow him down. But Kohli knows how to bat; he has 30 hundreds to prove it. He wasn’t lucky in Perth or this time. There’s lots of time left in the series,” said Gavaskar on Jio Cinema after the day’s play.

    Former Australian player Matthew Hayden commented that Kohli made good decisions in his second innings in Perth. But in Adelaide, he went back to his old batting style, which led to trouble. “Conditions were tricky. In Perth, he was clear about his movements and played well. This time, he went back to his old stance and was caught off guard. He needs to get closer to the ball when it starts to swing,” Hayden explained.

    At the end of the first day’s play, Australia was in a strong position, finishing the day at 86-1, while India was bowled out for just 180 runs in their first innings, with Mitchell Starc taking impressive figures of 6-48.

  • Atkinson’s Hat-Trick Powers England to Lead Over New Zealand!

    Atkinson’s Hat-Trick Powers England to Lead Over New Zealand!

    On December 7, England’s fast bowler Gus Atkinson made headlines by taking a hat-trick and helping his team dismiss New Zealand for just 125 runs. This strong performance gave England a first-innings lead of 155 runs during the second Test in Wellington.

    After losing their opener, Zak Crawley, cheaply, England’s Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell stepped up, guiding their team to 82 for 1 at lunch. Duckett was not out at 39 runs and Bethell had 34 not out, putting England in a powerful position.

    New Zealand started the day in trouble at 86 for 5 in response to England’s 280 runs. Brydon Carse, also a young bowler like Atkinson, quickly added to their troubles by dismissing Tom Blundell for 16 runs with a great ball that hit the top of the off stump.

    Things got worse for New Zealand when Nighwatchman Will O’Rourke was given out leg before wicket (lbw) for no runs. Atkinson took charge from his end, taking three wickets in a row. He dismissed Nathan Smith, who tried to play a delivery but only managed to hit it onto his own stumps. Next, he bowled Matt Henry for a golden duck (which means he got out on the first ball he faced) with a bouncer that was caught by Duckett at gully. Finally, Atkinson trapped Tim Southee lbw on his first ball.

    This hat-trick was a special moment, being the 47th in the history of Test cricket and the first by an England bowler since 2017. England had won the first Test by eight wickets in Christchurch last week, and now the Black Caps need to come up with a fantastic performance to stop England from winning their first series in New Zealand since 2008. The third and final Test will be in Hamilton soon.

    This article was created from an automated news feed and has not been changed from its original form.

  • Pushpa 2: The Rule – Family Drama and Action Unfolds!

    Pushpa 2: The Rule – Family Drama and Action Unfolds!

    Allu Arjun’s character, Pushpa Raj, is famous for his strong attitude and his rise to power in the red sanders smuggling world in the movie “Pushpa: The Rise” (2021). However, at his core, he is just a troubled young man seeking his family’s love and acceptance.

    The new film, “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” which came out this Thursday, resolves some of Pushpa’s personal and work problems. The ending leads us to the next movie, “Pushpa 3: The Rampage.” Spoiler Alert!

    Pushpa’s Family Relationships:
    In the first movie, we learn that Pushpa is the son of Molleti Venkata Ramana and his affair with Parvatamma. Because of this, his half-brother, Mohan Raj, often ridicules him and their mother. Pushpa wants to become rich and respected so that no one disrespects his mother anymore.

    In “Pushpa 2,” Mohan finally makes peace with Pushpa after he saves his niece, Kaveri, from some bad guys. Mohan even invites them to a wedding! However, during the wedding, a huge fight happens when Pushpa faces Buggi Reddy, the new villain. Despite others telling him not to, Pushpa seriously injures Buggi. This earns Mohan’s respect, but a bomb blast during the wedding leaves their relationship in doubt.

    What About Srivalli and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat?
    In the movie’s climax, Pushpa finds out that his wife, Srivalli, is going to have a baby. Despite being happy, he worries about not having a good family name because of his family issues.

    Police officer Bhanwar Singh has a tough time against Pushpa again and may take a dangerous step that could lead to his death. The audience fears for Bhanwar’s life.

    During the wedding, a decorative flower arrangement explodes, causing chaos. It’s uncertain if Bhanwar is dead or if it’s a new villain causing trouble. After the blast, we see a hint of “Pushpa 3: The Rampage,” suggesting that while Bhanwar might be alive, Pushpa’s family is in danger.

    Some fans believe an earlier video titled “Where is Pushpa?” might show what will happen in the next movie, and there are hints in “Pushpa 2” that could connect to it. Only time will tell!

  • Starc’s Stunning Start: Dismisses Jaiswal on First Ball in Adelaide Test

    Starc’s Stunning Start: Dismisses Jaiswal on First Ball in Adelaide Test

    Mitchell Starc has finally gotten his revenge! He bowled out India’s opening player, Yashasvi Jaiswal, on the very first ball of the Adelaide Test. Starc and Jaiswal’s battle heated up during the first Test in Perth, where Jaiswal teased Starc for bowling “too slow.” But in this match, Starc surprised him with a perfectly swinging ball that sent Jaiswal back to the pavilion without scoring. India lost a wicket right at the start of the game!

    After the first day’s play, Starc shared his excitement with ABC Sport. He said, “It’s a nice way to start the game. Get one on target and away we go.” He continued by being proud of his achievement—taking six wickets, his best bowling performance ever! Thanks to his efforts, Australia bowled India out for just 180 runs.

    Starc got rid of big names like Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and others. He noted, “It was a good day overall. We were a bit wide in the first hour, which allowed them to score some runs. After that, we improved a lot and bowled them out well.”

    At the end of Day 1, Australia was in a strong position, with the score at 86/1, still needing 94 runs to catch up. Nathan McSweeney was playing well with 38 runs, and Marnus Labuschagne had 20 runs. Starc defended Labuschagne, saying he has been practicing hard since the last Test.

    Starc remarked how tough the last session of pink-ball cricket can be, especially against quality bowlers. He praised his teammates for their fight during the game. With a great pink-ball record, Australia hopes to continue their good performance on Day 2 against India.