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Panaji: Goa govt will now provide up to 365 days of paid medical leave to regular teachers of govt and govt-aided schools who are diagnosed with terminal illnesses. During the period of such leave, none of the benefits or entitlements of teacher will also be affected like service benefits, seniority, continuity of service, pensionary benefits,…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha Pakistan late Monday agreed to play the February 15 T20 World Cup tie against India in Colombo, reversing its decision to boycott the game after days of hectic parleys with the ICC also involving Bangladesh board (BCB) chief Aminul Islam Bulbul.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych with the custom helmet at a training session. (AP/PTI Photo) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thrown his support behind skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych after the athlete claimed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) barred him from wearing a helmet honouring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children…
Hollywood icon Bruce Willis, battling frontotemporal dementia, continues to inspire with his zest for life. His wisdom, particularly his quote, ‘You can’t undo the past, but you can certainly not repeat it,’ offers a powerful message for navigating life’s challenges. This sentiment resonates deeply as he faces his health struggles with remarkable strength. The ‘Die…
In many cultures, houseplants are treated as more than decorative items. These are believed to attract luck, and prosperity. Among these, succulents hold a special place in both Vastu and Feng Shui. Succulents are known for their resilience and longevity and their presence adds to the overall wellbeing and reduces stress along with purifying air….
Proposal to monetize public sector real estate assets through dedicated REITs is expected to unlock value from idle assets. (AI image) By Adarsh RankaIndia’s real estate sector continued its growth momentum in 2025, reaffirming its position as a core pillar of the country’s economic expansion. Currently contributing nearly 8% to GDP, the sector is projected…
Read today’s horoscope, February 10, 2026. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at what the stars have in store for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day…
Amit Kumar Amit Kumar was trained as a Mechanical Engineer with specialization in thermal engineering from the University of Roorkee (now Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee) where he was awarded the University Gold Medal. Post his graduation, he decided to pursue a career in renewable energy, a novelty in the early eighties. He had retired…
