Panaji: While Goa has recorded a negligible dropout rate at the preparatory and middle stages of schooling — 0.4% and 0.8%, respectively — a sharp rise at the secondary level has raised concerns, with 8.1% of students dropping out at the stage beginning from Class XI.The issue was flagged by a central team during a…
Wall Street began the day on a weak note on Tuesday with benchmark indices plunging in red. The stocks came under heavy pressure as the broad sell-off in technology shares deepened, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 2% in early trading and futures signalling further declines ahead of the opening bell.Around 7:30 pm IST,…
Cricketer Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo) The IPL has never been short of blockbuster contracts, but history shows that even the biggest stars are not immune to dramatic pay cuts. The latest example is Rishabh Pant, whose return to Delhi Capitals has come with a hefty reduction in salary after a disappointing two-year stint with Lucknow…
Ajith Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan are hailed as two of the biggest stars of Indian cinema today. Although their fan bases are in different industries, many movie buffs are surprised to hear that the two actors actually co-starred in a film more than two decades ago. Ajith was also part of the cast of…
Microsoft executive Rashida Hodge says one does not need extraordinary wealth to become a philanthropist. In 1998, Rashida Hodge came to Raleigh, North Carolina, with a dare to dream beyond the St Thomas Island where she grew up. The path she took via North Carolina State University led her to Microsoft today. But she did…
The Sun would rise in the west on Venus, but that is only the beginning of how strange a day there would feel. A day is usually one of the simplest measurements we have. The Sun comes up, crosses the sky and disappears below the horizon. We mark the passing hours almost without thinking about…
In an age where unique and modern names often dominate baby name lists, Anglo-Saxon names offer something different: history, meaning, and lasting appeal. These names have survived for hundreds of years because they carry stories of courage, wisdom, leadership, and resilience. Many parents today are rediscovering traditional names because they provide a connection to the…
Numerology has been used for a long time as a tool to help people understand personality traits, relationships and life-paths. According to Numerology, people born on some dates of any month are more likely to marry the person they love. They are often praised for their dedication, emotional depth and capacity for forming deep relationships.The…
Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) has been postponed to July 5 after a section of candidates protested against the clash of examination dates, officials said on Tuesday.The OTET, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), was originally scheduled to be held on June 28. However, candidates pointed out that the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection…
Sri Lanka vs Ireland Women Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: For all practical purposes, Sri Lanka and Ireland are playing for pride when they meet in Bristol in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Ireland have already been eliminated from semifinal contention after losing their first three matches, while Sri Lanka’s hopes hang by…
