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NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rejected exit poll predictions for the state, declaring that the Trinamool Congress will form a “government of Maa, Maati, Manush.”Her reaction came after multiple pollsters released projections indicating a neck-and-neck contest between the ruling TMC and the main opposition, BJP.Polling in both phases concluded with…
NCERT advisory details phased syllabus changes under NEP 2020 for school students NCERT new textbooks rollout 2026: The National Council of Educational Research and Training has issued an advisory that outlines the implementation plan of revised textbooks and course content by grades in schools, as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The advisory presents…
Skeleton uncovered under Dutch church A remarkable archaeological discovery in the Dutch city of Maastricht may finally solve one of history’s most enduring mysteries. During restoration work at a historic church, researchers uncovered a high-status skeleton buried beneath the altar, an unusual and prestigious resting place. What makes the find extraordinary is the presence of…
This is the 21st Century. One would think that the evils of caste, creed, race would be relics of the past. Yet – oppression, racism, exploitation – continue to flourish, across the world. In India, we have the ubiquitous and iniquitous caste prejudices, where the so-called backward classes are more often than not, the targets…
At Kochi Muziris Biennale’s Anand Warehouse, Mattancherry in Kerala, Reena Lath of Akar Prakar Gallery, unveils Jayashree Chakravorty’s moorings of momentous journeys and the fragility of the earth. Monumental and contemplative is Shelter for the Time Being, an enchanting open ended organic form of overlapping, bustling, rough-hewn fragments, hanging loosely. Mesmerising, multiple forms and images…
The US administration has decided to extend a narrow window for global buyers to purchase Russian oil shipments already at sea, despite earlier indications that such relief would not continue.Late Friday, the US Treasury Department published a new licence granting a roughly month-long waiver, which allows nations to buy Russian oil and petroleum products loaded…
President Rajendra Prasad leaves for first Republic Day parade in buggy (File photo) NEW DELHI: As India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, Kartavya Path once again became the setting for the country’s most enduring national ritual. President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the national flag — the Tiranga — amid elaborate celebrations, in the presence of the…
For Gen Alpha, parenting has transformed in remarkable ways compared to Gen Z. Screens are no longer just distractions; they are tools for learning and interaction, leading to a discipline style that favors understanding over punishment. Conversations about mental health are becoming more common, as achievement is framed around flexibility rather than just numerical scores….
NEW DELHI: Railways has proposed two major amendments to its over a decade-old public private partnership (PPP) policy to bring greater certainty in recovery of private investment and reduce risk. The changes will include offering a 50-year concession period and railways taking the entire responsibility of land acquisition.Officials said the revised policy is crucial, considering…
The Assam Secondary Education Board (ASEEB) will announce the results of the Assam HSLC Class 10th examination 2026 on April 10, 2026. More than 4.38 lakh candidates took part in the examinations conducted between February 10 and February 27, 2026, and the 2026 Assam HSLC exams become one of the largest in terms of participants…
