The Bihar Education Department has asked all private and government-aided schools in the state to follow NCERT guidelines so that the weight of school bags does not go beyond 10 per cent of a child’s body weight. The department has also directed schools to install weighing scales on campus so that bag weight can be…
Reed Jobs, the son of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is looking to expand investments in British healthcare startups through his oncology-focused venture firm as he pushes efforts to improve cancer treatment and early detection.Jobs, 34, runs San Francisco-based venture firm Yosemite, which manages more than $1 billion in assets and backs companies developing cancer…
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is one of India’s most important laws for safeguarding children from abuse and exploitation. It was enacted with a noble purpose: to ensure that every child feels safe, heard, and protected. Genuine victims must continue to receive strong legal support and speedy justice.At the same time,…
Often called the “Queen of the Hills,” Mussoorie remains one of the most popular weekend getaways from Delhi — and for good reason. Surrounded by the Himalayas, the hill station offers cool weather, beautiful viewpoints, waterfalls, shopping streets, and lively cafés. In June, Mussoorie becomes even more magical with mist-covered hills and refreshing mountain air….
AriesLove feels fast-paced, expressive, and slightly unpredictable this week. Someone may suddenly become more communicative, or you could find yourself saying things you had been holding back for a long time. Singles may experience attraction through playful banter, random messages, or conversations that unexpectedly continue for hours. If you are in a relationship, tone will…
Dadar Electronic Interlocking signalling system Mumbai: In a significant step towards modernising Mumbai’s suburban railway network, Dadar railway station on Sunday successfully commissioned the electronic interlocking system with distributed architecture.Electronic interlocking is a computer-based signalling system that uses advanced electronic controls to manage train movements with greater precision and efficiency. This will also ensure commuter…
The JEE Advanced 2026 examination was conducted across various cities in the country on Sunday, May 17, for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), with IIT Roorkee as the organising institute. With the exam now over, candidates are waiting for the release of the answer key, result, rank list and the next steps…
US President Donald Trump; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Iranian media reported on Sunday that the United States “offered no tangible concessions” in its latest response to Tehran’s proposed agenda for negotiations aimed at ending the war that began with joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 and has remained paused since April 28.“The United States, offering…
Polio is a much-feared disease that has been dramatically reduced by vaccines. India is polio-free since 2014 as a result of Oral Polio Vaccine campaigns undertaken since 1995. After type 2 polio virus was globally eradicated in 2015, two types of polio virus still remain (types 1 and 3), so a modified vaccine (only for…
Dogs are amazing companions who love us unconditionally, but there’s one thing they can’t do—they can’t tell us when they’re hurting. Unlike humans, who can say “I’m in pain,” dogs instinctively hide their discomfort, which makes it challenging for pet parents to even identify when something is wrong. This is why understanding the signs of…