The National Testing Agency has clarified that the rescheduling of CUET (PG) 2026 examinations for 565 candidates affected by disruptions in Meghalaya and overseas centres did not alter the evaluation process. Responding to concerns over multiple exam dates, NTA said all candidates were assessed using absolute marks, with no normalization or special advantage granted to…
Prince Simeon of Bulgaria at his kung fu training in China (left) and with his mother (right) Prince Simeon of Bulgaria, the 19-year-old royal, made a record when he decided to step away from the luxuries of his Sofia palace and enrol at a Shaolin Kung Fu residential class in China. His mother, Princess Kalina…
IIT Kanpur makes a smart choice Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old who became famous last month for finding problems in CBSE’s digital exam-marking system, has joined IIT Kanpur. But he isn’t joining as a student. He has been hired as an employee. He will work as an engineer who helps find online security threats. IIT Kanpur’s…
Not every close adult-child relationship is built the same way. Some are rooted in duty. Some are held together by guilt. Some survive on logistics alone. But the relationships that tend to last with warmth, ease and genuine affection often share something quieter and more important than constant contact: emotional safety. That is the trait…
The week opens on a bright note, Aquarius, almost like the first good breeze after a sticky afternoon. Early in the week, happy news around children, younger family members, or a personal project close to your heart can lift your whole mood. You will feel more confident in your choices, and that confidence helps you…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) There is a reason so many old proverbs talk about youth.For centuries, people have watched young men and women move through a stage of life that rarely stands still. One month brings a new interest. The next brings a different ambition. Opinions shift. Friendships change….
The Rajasthan Krishi Paryavekshak Result 2026 is expected to be declared soon, offering clarity to candidates who appeared for the Agriculture Supervisor recruitment examination. The result, likely to be released along with cut-off marks, will determine eligibility for document verification. A total of 1,100 vacancies are being filled through the ongoing recruitment process. The Rajasthan…
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a move that could redefine the global artificial intelligence landscape, the Trump administration on Friday abruptly ordered the AI firm Anthropic to suspend access to its newest frontier models — Fable 5 and Mythos 5 — for all foreign nationals, regardless of where they are located, including non-American employees working…
A generation ago, success seemed relatively straightforward. Study hard, earn good grades, secure a stable job, and build a comfortable life. While the journey was never easy, the destination appeared clear. Today, the picture looks very different. A student is expected to excel academically, build an impressive profile, complete internships, learn multiple skills, maintain an…
Homemade pickles carry a kind of old-world promise. They are sharp, salty, spicy and deeply satisfying, the sort of preserve that can brighten a meal with just a spoonful. But they can also turn disappointing fast. One bad jar can mean soft vegetables, a strange smell, cloudy brine or worse, visible mould creeping across the…