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Streamline three-language policy: SC to Centre, NCERT, CBSEThe Supreme Court questioned the CBSE's three-language policy, particularly treating English as non-native. Justices expressed reservations...- Italian Proverb of the Day: “Not everything that glitters is gold.” A timeless lesson on appearancesItalian Proverb of the Day: “Not everything that glitters is gold” offers a timeless lesson about appearances and judgment. The saying warn...
- CBSE's three-language policy: Don't want children to come under any pressure, says SCThe Supreme Court urged finding solutions for CBSE's three-language policy challenges. It suggested revisiting implementation and consideri...
- Lifting the floor for all: How Google’s Gemini Models are powering Wadhwani AI’s HealthVaani App for ASHA, Anganwadi workersThe first healthcare touchpoint for more than half of India’s population are the frontline workers such as ASHA and Anganwadi workers. Stre...
- Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning groundsIn 1877, Japan imported rainbow trout from California for culinary and recreational purposes. However, these fish escaped their aquaculture...
- Quote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: 'The clear problem of the outlawing of insult is that too many things can be interpreted as...' - thought-provoking quote by English actor famously known for playing the role of Mr. Bean teaches life lessons on free speech, handling criticism and disagreementQuote of the day by Rowan Atkinson: Rowan Atkinson highlights the difficulty in distinguishing insults from legitimate criticism. He warns ...
- A Bengaluru gang’s ingenious attempts at reviving a 3,500-year-old language are going viral. Netizens react: ‘Tathastu…’A bike gang in Bengaluru are dedicating themselves to reviving Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world. Open to any Sanskrit ent...
- Best baby girl names for 2026 starting with D and their meanings: Discover the names that could be your baby's perfect matchChoosing a baby girl name offers many D options for parents. Timeless classics like Diana and Dorothy provide elegant choices. Fresh and un...
- Newspaper majors’ non-print revenue rises to a quarter, says CrisilNon-print revenue is projected to reach a quarter of large Indian newspaper groups' income. This shift diversifies income sources, moving f...
- In 1960, Japan’s future emperor took 18 bluegills home from Chicago. Their descendants multiplied into millions and invaded Lake BiwaA significant ecological problem arose from a 1960 gift of bluegills to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito. These fish propagated swiftly, infilt...
- Australian saying of the day: 'Fair dinkum, mate' - Meaning and why it still mattersAustralian saying of the day: The phrase 'Fair dinkum, mate' embodies Australian communication's direct and friendly nature. It signifies a...
- How a mosquitofish brought in to kill mosquito larvae became major freshwater ecosystem problemA fish introduced to Hawaii over a century ago now threatens native freshwater wildlife. The mosquitofish, brought to control mosquitoes, n...
- In 1900, an Alaskan woman was left alone with 500 reindeer after husband's death. For many years, she fought to keep the herd and became one of Alaska's richest businesswomanAfter her husband died during a measles epidemic in 1900, Sinrock Mary was left fighting to keep their herd of 500 reindeer. She challenged...
- Canada language programmes see sharp drop in students amid visa curbsCanada's languages programs experienced a significant decline in student numbers. Restrictive visa and immigration policies were the primar...
- Independence Day 2026: An Indian king weaponised his pen. The British answered with a cannonRaja Shankar Shah and his son Raghunath Shah were executed by the British in Jabalpur in 1857 after poems invoking goddess Chandi against c...
- Around 1745, America imported mimosa for its fragrant pink flowers; it later spread into forests across the southern USMimosa, an ornamental tree brought from Asia in the mid-18th century, has thrived in the American South, but its aggressive spread poses a ...
- Explained: Sarvam AI's Indic benchmark to test voice AI across 22 Indian languagesThis launch addresses a major gap felt in the Indian AI ecosystem, especially voice models. AI voice tools have made rapid advancements in ...
- Best baby boy names for 2026: 15 beautiful B names expecting parents will love with their meaningsBest baby boy names with B: Parents seeking boy names beginning with B have many options. Bodhi, meaning enlightenment, offers a modern San...
- Gen ji, and the great phonological divideRaj Kundra's advice to Gen Z Indians highlights cultural and linguistic divides. The Sanskrit alphabet lacks a 'z' sound, impacting compreh...
- In 2018, researchers tested 50 students to see if alcohol could improve foreign-language speaking; the surprising finding won an Ig Nobel PrizeA study found that a small alcohol dose improved foreign language pronunciation perception. Independent listeners rated Dutch speakers bett...
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