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3 hours off-roading, crossing a river, over 100 stairs: Only 18 children study in one of India’s most remote schools in Sikkim. But its facilities may surprise youA remote government school in North Sikkim's Pentong village is defying expectations with its remarkable facilities, despite a challenging ...25 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST- Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Didn't memorise: CUET UG 2026 topper Devina Gahlot shares her strategyDevina Gahlot, daughter of former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, has topped the CUET-UG 2026 national merit list. She achieved All India Ra...24 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- Bottled-up stress is causing you more damage than you think - A new study suggests silent stress could be quietly stealing older adults' memoriesBottled-up stress, particularly internalized feelings of hopelessness, is silently eroding memory in older Chinese Americans, a Rutgers Hea...24 Jun, 2026, 04.56 AM IST
- Psychologists asked 1,442 young people about the moments that shaped them, and 83% of the memories were positive, not painfulContrary to popular belief, young people's most formative memories are overwhelmingly positive, a University of Zurich study reveals. Every...23 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
- Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...23 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- India, UK hold meeting of key group, chart roadmap to deepen defence cooperationIndia and the UK have concluded "constructive and forward-looking" talks aimed at forging a strong plan to boost defence ties. The 15th Ind...23 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Two children die in France as heatwave blasts EuropeTwo children were found dead in a car in France on Monday, believed casualties of a heatwave piling record temperatures and health warnings...23 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...22 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Work from home? For FIFA World Cup, even JPMorgan says yesThe FIFA World Cup is unexpectedly granting office workers a reprieve from commutes, with many employers in host cities encouraging remote ...22 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 AM IST
- Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...19 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Andhra ranks first in PM SHRI fund utilisation, claims Education Minister LokeshAndhra Pradesh has secured the top position in India for utilizing PM SHRI scheme funds. The state plans to build 844 smart kitchens this y...19 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Scientists say your kitchen table could be the secret to helping kids excel at MathMath is not always learned from textbooks. Sometimes, the best lessons begin around a kitchen table. A simple family activity, a recipe, or...18 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Trump's birthright citizenship ban could sideline major athletes from the World CupThe US policy of birthright citizenship, which lets athletes like Folarin Balogun play for the States, is now being challenged in the Supre...18 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
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