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Govt admits breach, shifts exam online from next year

Dharmendra Pradhan at press conference In a major development after NEET-UG 2026 controversy, the Centre on Friday said exam questions had circulated in the name of “guess papers”, confirming fears of a paper leak that forced the cancellation of one of India’s biggest entrance exams. Announcing sweeping reforms, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said NEET…

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Candace Owens reacts after Brigitte Macron slap claims shock France again

Candace Owens reacts after Brigitte Macron slap claims shock France again (Image via Getty) French President Emmanuel Macron is once again facing online rumors after a new book claimed his wife, Brigitte Macron, became angry over alleged messages he sent to Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani. The claims quickly spread online after conservative commentator Candace Owens…

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What austerity?

New India doesn’t know what it means. Price signals are a better way to influence its consumption choices Austerity is this week’s buzzword. But if majorities define societies, it’s fair to say India doesn’t know what austerity is anymore. That’s because two of every three Indians – a supermajority – living today were born after…

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Spend on what supports your goals

You’ll wake up with purpose. Mars ignites your energy while the Moon supports your efforts, so the day flows along smoothly with no bumps along the way. Joy and enthusiasm come naturally to you, which others can sense around them.Social gatherings or family functions could be part of your schedule. Even if it seems unnecessary,…

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How Adrija Gan beat cancer to shine in West Bengal Class 12 Result 2026

Fighting a rare form of cancer for nearly three years did not stop Adrija Gan from performing brilliantly in academics. The teenager from Nimta in West Bengal emerged as one of the top performers in the Higher Secondary examination results announced on Thursday.A student of Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Sister Nivedita Girls’ School in Bagbazar, Adrija…

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Why a Bill Gates-backed insect factory releases 30 million mosquitoes every week

Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…

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Calcutta’s new chromosome: Blueprint for Bengal

Sixty years of leftism & quasi-leftism killed the city & state’s economic vitality. But a revival isn’t hard. Policy needs to build on moribund industrial bases & stock exchange. Plus, prioritise learning English A week after Bengal’s momentous electoral earthquake, as I dined at a Tangra-Chinese restaurant in Singapore, the Bengali owner declared our meal…

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A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light

Some words stay in our minds because they feel true even when we hear them outside their original meaning. Leonardo da Vinci’s quote about beginning to paint a canvas with black is one of those sayings. It speaks about the way we see the world, not just the way we paint it. At first, the…

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