The panel, headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, was announced by PM Modi last month. NEW DELHI: The high-powered task force set up by Centre to overhaul India’s public examination system opened a nationwide consultation on Friday, seeking suggestions from students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders on making high-stakes tests more secure, transparent and student-friendly.The…
A 72-year-old South Korean man who entered Japan on a 15-day visa in 1993 is now facing arrest after allegedly remaining in the country for about 33 years. The man, identified in Japanese reports as Mun Jong-gi, entered Japan in September 1993 using his younger brother’s passport, according to police. He reportedly came to the…
Kichcha Sudeep hails Yash’s ‘conviction’ and DEFENDS ‘Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown Ups’: ‘It takes guts to attempt something like this’ Amid the mixed reactions surrounding ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups’, Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep has thrown his weight behind Yash, commending him for stepping outside his comfort zone with the film….
This day may feel heavy, Pisces. Expenses can rise, your mood may dip, and results may not match your effort on several fronts. The Moon, your ruler by temperament, sits under strain, and that creates emotional fog, disappointment, and a tendency to take everything too much to heart.Please don’t decide the whole future based on…
CJI Surya Kant said clean energy push unfair on developing nations NEW DELHI: CJI Surya Kant on Friday told Commonwealth Countries that it is unfair that the industrialised countries, who took two centuries to adopt clean energy, are asking the nations in the process of industrialisation to move towards renewable energy within decades.Speaking at the…
US President Donald Trump’s youngest son Barron Trump. US President Donald Trump‘s youngest son Barron Trump, 20, has been leading a largely reclusive life amid rising security concerns and threats against the Trump family, according to a report by The New York Post.Barron, who recently completed his sophomore year at New York University, has spent…
Tara Sutaria opens up about dyscalculia diagnosis: ‘I am lucky because my dad helps me with my finances’ Tara Sutaria, currently winning praise for her role in ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for The Grown-Ups’, has opened up about living with dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects her ability to understand and work with numbers. The…
There’s a festive note in the day for you, Aquarius. Family warmth, social contact, and a sense of financial satisfaction all colour the hours ahead. The Moon brightens your family zone, and Venus sweetens your speech, which is why people seem more ready to listen, agree, and smile back.It is possible to attend a gathering…
FSSAI agrees to red hexagonal warning labels on junk food packages for high salt, sugar and fat content. NEW DELHI: Junk foods will soon carry warning labels highlighting high levels of salt, sugar and fat, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) telling Supreme Court on Friday that it has agreed to…
A major effort to remove grass lawns across the Las Vegas Valley has saved 203 billion gallons of water, but environmental research shows that the large-scale change has also brought a serious rise in local surface temperatures. According to data from the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate programme, property owners across the…
