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Childhood best time to instil good conduct: President Murmu at National Teachers AwardsPresident Droupadi Murmu highlighted school education's foundational role for children's development. She stressed that teaching good condu...05 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST- In 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global literacy by getting the first Romanian patent issued in history: The world's first fountain penIn 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global liter...04 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- She left school as a child, returned at 105 and scored 100% in maths: Bhageerathi Amma’s storyBhageerathi Amma returned to formal education at 105 after family responsibilities had forced her to leave school as a child. She cleared K...04 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- 17-year-old Aditi Paudel becomes Japan’s first literacy ambassador among 900 people from 101 countries; reveals how a childhood memory with her grandfather sparked her love of readingLiteracy ambassador Aditi Paudel: Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old student, has become Japan’s first literacy ambassador. She champions reading ...02 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: 'The happiest ones are those…'- Inspiring life lessons on happiness, selflessness and serving others by the Turkish field marshalMustafa Kemal Atatürk believed true happiness comes from quiet service. His words highlight the value of selfless acts performed without se...01 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebello quits band after Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ cover disputeGuitarist AJ Rebello has left the band Bad Wolves after creative disagreements arose. A dispute over their "Jolene" cover became the final ...31 Aug, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- The one asset most finance professionals forget to rebalanceTo thrive in the ever-evolving finance landscape, professionals must continuously refine their skill set. As technical capabilities become ...31 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Canada’s New Brunswick cellphone ban: Students from kindergarten to Grade 8 won’t be allowed to use phones at school from...Canada’s New Brunswick is introducing a strict cellphone ban in schools from September, with K-8 students barred from using personal device...30 Aug, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
- In the 1990s, Dolly Parton earned $10 million from Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ — then invested the royalties in a Black Nashville neighborhoodDolly Parton has utilized royalties from Whitney Houston's legendary rendition to invest in a Nashville complex that benefits a predominant...27 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Putin to attack Europe? ‘Just don’t do it’, CIA chief’s warning to Russian President revealed amid fears of drone attacks and NATO conflictFears of a wider Russia-Europe conflict are growing as Russian drone attacks fuel concern over Moscow’s next move. A reported CIA chief war...26 Aug, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- Psychology says people who type notes instead of writing them by hands may process information differently in their brainNew psychology research is shedding light on a familiar habit that has gradually become less common in the digital age. While typing has be...26 Aug, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- “My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, CanadaDolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the ...26 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 — The extraordinary life & legacy of the American iconDolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genr...26 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- As a child, Dolly Parton was mocked for wearing a coat made from rags. Years later, she turned that painful humiliation into one of her most famous songsDolly Parton, who died at 80 in Nashville on August 25, came from a poor Tennessee family and often drew from her childhood experiences in ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.22 AM IST
- 'True loss for millions of people': Trump honours Dolly Parton after her death, orders US flags lowered for a weekPresident Donald Trump has honored Dolly Parton after her passing. American flags will be lowered across the nation for seven days. Parton ...26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
- Why Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan founded a 'whole child' school in 2016 but shut it down after a decadeThe Primary School, a tuition-free private institution, has ceased operations after ten years. This closure followed the Chan Zuckerberg In...24 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flawsThe result drew gasps of disbelief and laughter. Projected on a large screen was a map riddled with bizarre errors. Mali was spelled "Mail....21 Aug, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
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