Hindi, regional languages key to steering India towards ‘Viksit Bharat, Vishwaguru’

A recent newspaper report based on the ‘writing competition’ conducted for classes 8 to 11 in Dehradun to inspire students in creative writing revealed sad and shocking trends in existing learning priorities; wherein most could not spell simple and common Hindi terms like: Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Sarkar, Upay, Shehar, Apradh, Akhbar, Nivedan, etc.   Few even could not spell their names correctly…

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Rare Fossils In Texas: Rare Ice Age fossils found in Texas cave could rewrite ancient climate history | World News

A remarkable find in an active underground stream has recently been made deep beneath the rolling hills of the Edwards Plateau. During a snorkelling excursion through the low ceilings and dark passages of Bender’s Cave in Comal County, Texas, researchers discovered an enormous ‘lag assemblage’ of Pleistocene megafauna. It is also uniquely important, as it…

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Mutual fund trends: Equity inflows jump 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March; SIPs hit record high

Equity mutual funds saw net inflows surge 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March, reflecting strong investor participation despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.The inflow was the highest since July 2025, when equity-oriented funds had attracted Rs 42,702 crore.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), this also marked…

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Evening news wrap: India flags civilian deaths in Lebanon; Amit Shah vows UCC in Bengal; and more | India News

Randhir Jaiswal, Amit Shah India flags concern over Lebanon civilian deaths, calls situation “very disturbing” amid Israel strikes despite ceasefire. Amit Shah says BJP will implement UCC in Bengal within 6 months if voted to power. Delhi Police bust ISI-backed spy network, arrest 10 operatives in major crackdown. Yashwant Varma writes resignation letter to the…

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Pluto to become 9th planet again? Nasa chief says ‘looking into it’, replies to 10-yr-old’s letter

“My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.” Growing up, many of us memorised the planets through playful mnemonics. Over time, however, a revised version emerged: “My Very Educated Mother Just Sent Us Nuts,” reflecting a significant change in our solar system. The poem this time ended on Neptune.Pluto, once considered the ninth planet,…

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More women in jobs: How pro-active are they in financial and tax planning?

As women continue to expand their presence in the corporate workforce, their role in managing money is evolving alongside it. In a space traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly stepping in—investing, evaluating options and engaging with financial advice. Financial decision-making, once seen through a gendered lens, is now emerging as a practical necessity rather…

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Mukul Choudhary ‘reminded me of watching MS Dhoni’: Former IPL batter makes bold claim | Cricket News

Mukul Choudhary and MS Dhoni (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who also played for Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, and Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru), praised young Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wicket-keeper batter Mukul Choudhary for his match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on…

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