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Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress, optimism, reason, resilience, and building a better futureCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker challenges the common perception of societal decline, arguing that humanity has made remarkable progre...- Quote of the Day by Bill Nye: “Everyone you will ever meet knows… — Inspiring lessons on curiosity, perception, listening and why knowledge comes from unexpected places by the Renowned American television presenter known for Bill Nye the Science Guy and inspiring generations to embrace lifelong learningQuote of the Day by Bill Nye: Bill Nye’s quote, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t,” explores the importance of humilit...
- Turn fog into water: How these women are using an incredible technique to survive in harsh, dry mountainsIn Morocco’s drought-hit Anti-Atlas Mountains, women are changing lives by turning fog into clean drinking water. Using giant mesh nets ins...
- IAS officer Divya Mittal says schools teach achievement, not happiness, sparks debate on Indian educationDivya Mittal, an IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore alumna, has sparked a nationwide conversation. She points out that India's top educational ins...
- Gram panchayats boost own earnings, fund schools, flood control and digital accessIndian villages are achieving financial independence. Gram panchayats are boosting tax collections and using their own funds for schools, f...
- World Earth Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and why it is celebrated across the globeWorld Earth Day 2026: Observed annually on April 22, Earth Day mobilizes around a billion people globally to address environmental protecti...
- How a Visit to the 1939 World’s Fair Inspired a Young Carl SaganA childhood visit to the 1939 New York World's Fair ignited Carl Sagan's lifelong curiosity about science. The "World of Tomorrow" exhibit,...
- SLBCs can play effective role in financial inclusion by better coordination with govt, NGOs: RBI DGRBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J emphasized the crucial role of State Level Bankers' Committees (SLBCs) in advancing financial inclusion. ...
- Amplify Chandrayan success, promote scientific temper: Govt to banksIn meetings with chief executives of banks and financial institutions over the last two months, a suggestion was made that the details of C...
- UP govt schools, Madarsas to adopt 'AI Literacy for all'The Uttar Pradesh government is introducing students from state-run schools and madrasas to artificial intelligence (AI), coding, and machi...
- G20 commits to inclusive, equitable, high-quality education and skills training for allThe G20 has committed to using digital technologies to bridge the digital divide in education and support teachers in keeping up with techn...
- 80-year-old Class 5 question paper attracts numerous reactions on social media. See detailsAn 80-year-old question paper for Class 5, which was posted on social media by a netizen, has attracted many reactions from the users.
- View: It's time political parties promise 100% literacy for India by 2022It is a shame that we have not yet adequately provided publicly funded access to healthcare and education to all.
- India's biotech queen Shaw tells IISc to inspire societyBengaluru, June 25 (IANS) India's biotechnology queen and Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday told the students of Indian Inst...
- R K Mathur to hold additional charge of DDR&DMathur, a 1977-batch IAS officer of Manipur Tripura cadre, will hold the additional charge for a period of three months from tomorrow or un...
- Women's education can save enormous lives in India: UNIf all women had completed secondary education, it would have been 61 per cent lower in India and 43 per cent lower in Nigeria, saving 1. 2...
- How will direct cash transfer scheme work when beneficiaries are unlettered: UN officialIndia accounts for nearly half of the adults in the developing world that are not able to read and write.
- Print media industry to record 14 per cent growthThe print media industry recorded a growth of 16 per cent last year and stood at Rs 14,900 crore, according to the Ministry of Information ...
- Govt & industry should join hands to improve financial literacyEveryone who earns an income is a potential saver; every saver is a potential investor and every investor ought to be financially literate.
- Govt & ind should join hands to improve financial literacyFinancial literacy would promote shareholders’ activism, which is non-existent in India.
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