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After social media posts claimed that a QR code reportedly printed on the Class 12 Mathematics question paper directed students to a YouTube video, the Central Board of Secondary Education has issued a clarification. In a post on microblogging platform X, the board said that the “security of the question papers remains uncompromised”. “On 09.03.2026,…
Scientists have transformed a simple fragment of a cicada’s wing into an optical platform capable of detecting molecular signals By coating a cicada wing with an extremely thin layer of silver, researchers in Taiwan have created a highly sensitive optical sensor that can boost very weak molecular signals by tens of millions of times.The findings,…
NEW DELHI: Wherever Virat Kohli goes, a sea of fans is never far behind. From selfies and autographs to a simple greeting, such scenes have become routine whenever the former India captain is around. That familiar frenzy was on display once again in Vadodara as Kohli prepared for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New…
The transformation of Uttar Pradesh over the past nine years has been driven not only by state-level economic growth but also by the emergence of districts as self-sustaining growth centres. Through ODOP, infrastructure expansion, MSME promotion, tourism development, industrial investment, and digital governance, districts have become the foundation of the state’s economic strategy.While comprehensive district-wise…
Image Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images Charles Dickens (1812–1870) is one of the most celebrated authors in English literature, remembered for his unforgettable characters, intricate plots, and keen social commentary. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens experienced both hardship and privilege in his early life. His family’s financial struggles left a lasting mark, which later inspired many…
Desert Vipers topped the ILT20 Season 4 standings and will push for their first title. (Image: Creimas) NEW DELHI: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) came through in a do-or-die game to become the fourth team to book their place in the ILT20 playoffs. They will join Dubai Capitals (DC), Desert Vipers (DC) and MI Emirates…
Queen Elizabeth (Image: Wikipedia) We are told, more or less constantly, that happiness is something you get. Buy the thing, win the prize, land the promotion, treat yourself. Queen Elizabeth II spent more than ninety years watching people from one of the most unusual vantage points on earth, and she came to almost the opposite…
Photo: coach_maryna_eng/ Instagram Optical illusion personality tests are psychological tests that are based on mind-boggling images that trick the eyes. Depending on what a person notices first in such images tend to reveal a lot about their true nature, which might often be hidden or lesser known to others. And interestingly, such tests can decode…
Bank holiday on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary: Banks will be observing multiple holidays in January 2026, ranging from regional festivals to nationwide observances. On January 12, some banks will remain closed to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Keeping track of bank holidays is essential for planning financial activities, as physical banking services will…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Today asks you to keep your pride on a shorter leash, especially where rules and authority are involved. If you have been overdoing things lately, late arrivals, sharp replies, shortcuts at work, it can show up…
