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NCERT has initiated a phased rollout of new textbooks aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. While Classes 1 to 8 are already using updated books, Class 9 will adopt them in 2026–27. Existing books remain for Classes 10 and 11 for now, with teachers tasked to prepare students for the transition. National Council of…
Dave Grohl, the dynamic frontman of the Foo Fighters, has candidly shared his struggle with personal tragedies, notably the loss of his bandmate Taylor Hawkins and his mother. He immersed himself in 70 weeks of intensive therapy, coming to terms with his ‘overly ambitious’ nature in a quest to ‘find my heart. Foo Fighters’ frontman…
National Geographic lauded Alia Bhatt as a changemaker, celebrating her wildlife advocacy. However, her role as a Gucci ambassador, a luxury brand known for leather, sparked intense online debate. Critics questioned the consistency of her environmental stance against her high-fashion endorsements, highlighting a growing demand for ethical alignment from public figures. It’s not every day…
Udaybir Sandhu is captivating audiences in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as Gurbaaz Singh, or Pinda. Initially portrayed as a loyal friend, his character delivers a shocking twist, revealing him as a terrorist. This emotional arc, culminating in a tragic confrontation, has made Sandhu a standout performer in the blockbuster spy thriller. Spoiler Alert: This article contains…
In most Indian households, there has been an age-old ritual of eating a spoonful of Dahi Chini right before stepping out. It is believed that this age-old tradition is believed to boost good luck. There’s a lot more about this ritual, which makes this practice a mindful amalgamation of principles of Vedic astrology combined with…
Skoda Auto India today launched the much-anticipated Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV in the Indian market, priced from Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Pre-bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. Skoda is offering an extended warranty of up to six years, six…
A couple’s art dwells in the world of coir workers and landscapes in retreat They say coir once left Neeravil, a remote village in Kollam beside Ashtamudi Lake, by water—bundles of fibre loaded onto country boats bound for Aspinwall & Co. in Kochi. There is something quietly circular about what has followed: The coir that…
US right-wing commentator Natalie Winters has defended opposition to the H-1B visa programme, arguing that concerns about the visa system are economic rather than racial or xenophobic. Winters co-hosts the War Room podcast with Steve Bannon (Former Trump advisor) and said in a recent video that people claiming opposition to H-1Bs is rooted in white…
NEW DELHI: The reversal of its earlier stand by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) not only marks a major turning point in the Indo-Canadian diplomatic relations but also displays a conscious reframing of Canada’s official narrative surrounding the alleged operations of Lawrence Bishnoi gang.Speaking about the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s footprints on the Canadian underworld…
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday strongly backed greater women’s representation in elections when asked about fellow colleague Shama Mohamed complaining about the low number of tickets allotted to women candidates for the Kerala Assembly polls.Acknowledging the dearth of women’s representation in proportion to the population, the…
