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NEW DELHI: The parliamentary standing committee on education has said National Testing Agency‘s (NTA) handling of entrance examinations in 2024 “has not inspired much confidence” and recommended a shift towards pen-and-paper based tests along with a nationwide blacklist of firms involved in exam irregularities.On pen-and-paper based tests, the panel said there are several models that…
TOI Correspondent from London: A British Sikh man who founded the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during World War I has received an OBE from the Princess Royal at St James’s Palace for services to the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers who served Great Britain.Capt. Jay (Jagjeet) Singh-Sohal, who founded the WW1 Sikh Memorial…
US President Joe Biden. (Reuters Photo) WASHINGTON: Democrats face a test of unity in the US House of Representatives on Monday as they begin work on two ambitious spending plans that would devote trillions of dollars to transportation infrastructure and social programs.While centrist Democrats are eager to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that has…
Shakib al Hasan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Out-of-favour Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that physical fatigue led him to deliberately chuck during an English County match for Surrey — a decision that eventually resulted in his ban from bowling. The left-arm spinner was barred from bowling in all competitions under the England and…
Mars Express mission has uncovered a remarkable geological formation on Mars that resembles a butterfly. Situated in the Idaeus Fossae region, this unusual crater has intrigued scientists across the globe, providing valuable insights into the planet’s complex geological history. The butterfly shape was formed by a shallow-angle impact, which caused debris to be ejected in…
Olkiluoto island on the western coast of Finland used to be just an energy hub for the country bordering Russia. But with the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, it became strategically important as Helsinki decided it could no longer rely on Russian energy.Up until then, the country had been receiving…
Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju is reportedly upset with the French IT company Atos. Reason is said to be delay in the delivery of two supercomputers by the French company to Indian weather forecasting institutes. According to a report in news agency PTI, the Earth Sciences Ministry had ordered two supercomputers worth $100 million from…
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday demanded that student union elections be held in every university in the country to facilitate emergence of new leadership from these higher education campuses.A senior office-bearer of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated organisation said student union elections must be conducted in Madhya Pradesh next year any cost.“Not…
On December 11, in the heart of New Delhi, Hema Malini will lead a heartfelt prayer meet to honor her beloved late husband, the iconic actor Dharmendra. This follows a touching gathering in Mumbai that saw the presence of numerous Bollywood luminaries, such as Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who came together to remember…
Experience the rich heritage of Indian culture with a glass of Tulsi water, nature’s gentle remedy for everyday wellness. Master the art of brewing this calming beverage using fresh, chemical-free Rama or Krishna tulsi leaves. Tulsi has held a firm place in Indian homes for centuries. People turn to it for comfort during a cough,…
