CBSE reduces re-evaluation charges after OSM scrutiny The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced a revised and significantly lower fee structure for revaluation-related services as questions continue to surface over the On-Screen Marking (OSM) introduced in this year’s board evaluation process.The announcement was made during a press conference addressed by Sanjay Kumar,…
London: Man held after van injures pedestrian during protests over removal of flags in Birmingham A man was arrested in London after a van struck a pedestrian following an incident linked to the removal of flags on lampposts in Birmingham. The incident took place on Thursday night, leaving a man in his 30s with broken…
Every child occasionally complains about school. Undoubtedly, there are times when early morning schedules, homework, or exams take a toll on the child’s mind. However, not every “I hate school” emotion is a tantrum or laziness, sometimes, it’s related to a deeper issue. Since children don’t have the vocabulary to express themselves, they tend to…
You’ll wake up with a motor running inside your head. The Moon’s pull on your routine zone makes small tasks feel heavy, so you’ll look busy even before breakfast.Saturn also sits on your patience today, so you may feel tense on the commute, in queues, even while waiting for a file to open. Don’t read…
Ahmedabad: Ellisbridge police on Saturday filed a case against the deputy manager of an overseas study consultancy firm for allegedly diverting over Rs 10.8 lakh collected from students and parents as university fees. He has been booked for cheating, criminal breach of trust and misappropriation. The complaint was filed by senior manager-operations, of the Vadodara-based…
Students preparing for chartered accountancy in India may soon need to study subjects linked to artificial intelligence, data analytics, ESG and sustainability as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) plans major changes in its curriculum.The ICAI has formed a new Committee for Review of Education and Training (CRET) to examine the existing CA…
Stephen Colbert (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on cue, is preparing for a funeral. After 33 years, CBS is pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with its eponymous host taking his final bow…
Like a diamond forged under immense pressure, my journey from suffering to success has been shaped by strength and transformation. In this respect, it is a story not just of survival, but of triumph against the darkest odds. A childhood in chains (0 – 10 years) I was born in Kolkata in the early 1970s,…
Ever look at a graphic and realize a friend sees something completely different? It’s kind of trippy. But optical illusions aren’t just internet bait; they’re actually a direct line to how your brain processes reality on the fly. Don’t look at this like a clinical psychology exam—think of it as a quick, instinctual gut-check that…
Pune: In 2025-26, 971 women lost their lives while giving birth. Even though the number is less than 1,106 deaths in 2024-25 and 1,131 in 2023-24, the matter is of grave concern since it points to persisting underlying causes and delay in medical attention.Joint director of health services Dr Sandeep Sangale said, “District civil surgeons…