Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Sunday that the NEP clearly states that the authority to publish school textbooks rests with the states, and therefore, there is no need for any concern in this regard.Following the state’s recent signing of the PM SHRI scheme, the minister defended the General Education Department’s move,…
Alia Bhatt is living two of her biggest roles at once – one as one of Bollywood’s most sought-after stars, and the other as a doting mother to her daughter Raha. Whether she is filming grand dramas or tackling late-night shoots, the ‘2 States’ actress has found herself constantly balancing lights, cameras and lullabies. The…
Wall Street moved higher on Friday, powered by a sharp rise in Amazon shares that helped push the S&P 500 near record levels and positioned it for another strong week and month. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6%, recouping most of Thursday’s losses and nearing its all-time high set earlier in the week. The index is…
Lucknow: Artists making idols of Lord Ganesh are deftly moving their hands as Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug 26) draws near. The idols are based on different forms of the deity such as Neelkanth Bappa, Lal Raja, Murshak par Bappa, and Ganesh with six heads. Para-based artist Ashish Pal has been making idols for the past two…
A month-long women’s cardiac health camp was launched at Command Hospital (Central Command) on Tuesday. Organized by the Army Women Welfare Association and Medical Branch, HQ Central Command, the camp focuses on raising awareness, promoting lifestyle changes, and facilitating early detection of cardiovascular diseases among women. It began with an engaging health lecture, followed by…
Bangladesh embassy in United Arab Emirates dismissed reports of visa ban calling the information “incorrect.” It further said that UAE had not issued any directive restricting visas for Bangladeshis citizens, Gulf News reported.“The information circulated by the said website is not correct,” the news portal quoted the embassy statement saying.Bangladeshi ambassador to UAE, Tareq Ahmed,…
John McGinn of Aston Villa and Lewis Ferguson of Bologna FC (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Aston Villa secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Bologna in their Europa League opener, while Rangers suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday, intensifying pressure on their manager Russell Martin. The…
NEW DELHI: A high-powered government committee on artificial intelligence (AI) has said India does not require a separate law to regulate AI at this moment as a large number of risks associated with the cutting-edge technological leap can be handled by existing laws. It did, however, highlight the need to create an India-specific risk assessment…
MacKenzie Scott donates $80M to Howard University, largest HBCU gift in 158-year history. (AP Photo) Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $80 million to Howard University, marking one of the largest gifts in the historically Black college’s 158-year history. The unrestricted donation is intended to support student aid, research initiatives, infrastructure, and hospital operations, according…
The Geminids meteor shower is widely regarded as one of the brightest and most dependable annual celestial events. Every December, it transforms the night sky into a spectacular display of streaking lights, captivating stargazers around the world. In 2025, viewing conditions are especially favourable, with minimal moonlight during the peak nights, ensuring darker skies and…
