UGC NET cancelled papers written by AI? Experts flag signs of AI use, NTA deniesThe National Testing Agency has cancelled and ordered fresh UGC-NET papers in English, Commerce and Sociology after candidates and subject ...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
NSUI flags ‘RSS links’ in NCERT political science textbook panelThe NSUI has criticized the NCERT's reconstituted textbook development team. They allege members have direct or indirect links to the RSS-a...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
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 ...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.50 AM IST
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...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
In 2016, Yale began following 3,635 people aged 50+; 12 years later, those reading books regularly showed a 23% lower mortality hazard, with readers reaching an 80% survival point 23 months laterYale researchers tracked 3,635 adults aged 50 and older over a twelve-year study. Their findings showed that regular book readers had a 23 ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
S Jaishankar lays foundation stone for new Indian High Commission chancery in SingaporeIndia's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar laid the foundation stone for a new chancery complex in Singapore. This facility signifies a n...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from Aug 20: Maharashtra ministerA drive will begin against drivers without working Marathi knowledge. Notices will be issued, followed by license suspension if compliance ...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
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...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Elaine Scarry: ‘To have great pain is to have certainty; to hear that another person has pain is to have doubt’Quote of the Day by Elaine Scarry presents a thought-provoking exploration of the disconnect between our personal experience of pain and ou...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
At 16, a seizure gave her a strange superpower: 16 years later, she still has the bizarre ability science finds difficult to explainAt just 16, Michal Sklar experienced a sudden medical episode that changed something about the way her brain worked. What she noticed in th...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Seven students injured after ABVP-NSUI clash at EFLU campus in Hyderabad; cases bookedStudent groups ABVP and NSUI clashed at EFLU campus, injuring seven students. The conflict arose after an ABVP protest regarding hostel fac...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
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...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Nagaland Baptist Church Council opposes compulsory Vande Mataram singingThe Nagaland Baptist Church Council opposes making Vande Mataram singing compulsory. Students' federation also asked institutions to avoid ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Australian saying of the day: 'As happy as a dog with two tails' - Meaning and why it still mattersAustralian saying of the day: The Australian saying "As happy as a dog with two tails" describes extreme joy. This colorful expression uses...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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 ...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targetedThe comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-c...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
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...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST