CBSE rolls out major curriculum reforms with AI and skill-based learning focus NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a comprehensive curriculum overhaul for the 2026–27 academic session, introducing a phased implementation of the three-language formula from Class 6 and a dual-level system for mathematics and science in Class 9. The…
Singer and actress Jessica Simpson is set to pen another memoir, expressing her desire to share her life story honestly. This follows the success of her 2020 book, ‘Open Book,’ which candidly detailed her experiences, including her past marriage to Nick Lachey. Simpson, who rose to fame in 1999, is eager to connect with her…
MEA secretary (west) Sibi George called on Azerbaijan foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku, Friday and reviewed bilateral ties, exchanging views on regional and global matters of common interest. The talks signalled an attempt by both sides to mend the relationship after differences over Azerbaijan’s ties with Pakistan that saw Baku backing Islamabad during India’s…
Iran has reportedly declined US proposal for a short-term ceasefire, according to an unnamed source cited by the country’s semi-official Fars news agency. The offer, which called for a 48-hour halt in hostilities, was delivered on Wednesday via an unidentified intermediary nation, the source told Fars, as cited by Reuters. The rejection comes as the…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: You read that right. R Praggnanandhaa, India’s lone representative in the Open section, arguably squandered the best opportunity to score his second win at the Candidates Tournament on Friday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort. Rather, the 2741-rated Grandmaster chose to settle for a lifeless…
SBTE Bihar Result 2026: The Bihar State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) has officially announced the release of the SBTE Bihar Result 2026 for a variety of diploma and technical courses. The result for the semester exams conducted in February 2026 has been made available on the official website of the Bihar State Board of…
Hollywood star Andy Serkis who will be helming ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, has confirmed that the role of Aragorn, previously played by Viggo Mortensen, will be recast in the upcoming film.Amid much buzz and speculation that Mortensen, who played the iconic role in original three part film series, has been…
NEW DELHI: Congress termed the convening of a “special session of Parliament” on April 16-18 a violation of the model code of conduct, accusing the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota bill to influence elections in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, which go to polls later this month.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Congress opposes…
A quiet policy shift in Rotherham has turned into one of the most talked-about examples of low-cost environmental change. Back in 2013, the town decided to stop mowing large stretches of roadside grass and instead replace them with wildflowers. What followed was unexpected. Maintenance costs dropped significantly, wildlife returned in noticeable numbers and the once-plain…
Hardik Pandya of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) New Delhi: Hardik Pandya didn’t turn up for either of the two afternoon practice sessions of Mumbai Indians ahead of their Saturday match against Delhi Capitals. Understandably, the Mumbai Indians captain doesn’t want to push his injury-prone body during the gruelling two-month IPL schedule. Hardik, however,…
