The Odisha government has extended free textbooks to students of Classes 9 and 10 and announced mid-day meals for them. The measures are aimed at easing education costs, improving nutrition, and encouraging regular attendance. The Odisha government has announced two major measures for school students, free textbooks and mid-day meals for those studying in Classes…
Korean Automaker Hyundai recently revealed the latest-generation i20 in Brazil, bringing significant changes over its predecessor. The updated hatchback is expected to make its way to additional international markets in the coming months. Ahead of that, the company has unveiled the Shadow Edition of the current i20 N for the Australian market. Unlike Hyundai’s N…
Chennai: DVAC arrested two people in connection with its ongoing investigation into suspected large-scale irregularities in the functioning of Tasmac between 2021 and 2025. The suspects — Karthik and his associate Ramesh from Karur district — were produced before a Chennai court on Friday and remanded in judicial custody.The arrests followed the registration of a…
Centuries after he transformed humanity’s understanding of the universe, Galileo Galilei continues to inspire people with ideas that extend far beyond astronomy and physics. Today’s Quote of the Day features one of his most enduring reflections on knowledge and discovery: “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover…
New Delhi: Last week, an 18-year-old boy was stabbed to death, allegedly by eight to 10 people, during an altercation between two groups in outer Delhi’s Paschim Vihar. What began as a tiff sparked by a comment on social media ended in the fatal street assault, underscoring a concerning pattern in modern-day crime.From online confessions…
CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates the 55th Iskcon Ratha Yatra in Kolkata on Thursday Kolkata: After attending the Ratha Yatra celebration organised by Iskcon at its Albert Road temple on Thursday, CM Suvendu Adhikari said the state govt has partnered with it to deliver “nutritious” food to eradicate malnutrition among students.“Delivering a good, nutritious meal is…
New Delhi: In an age shaped by trends, expectations and constant comparison, staying true to oneself can often be the most courageous choice. Celebrating the power of individuality and meaningful conversations, The Times of India, in association with Starbucks, hosted another edition of its D-Stress series Thursday. Centred around the theme “The Courage to Be…
Remember refusing to wear a sweater on a winter morning because you thought you knew better? Or complaining about the food your mother cooked, only to discover there was no alternative waiting for you? For many Indians, childhood was filled with small moments like these. The lesson rarely came through long lectures. Instead, it arrived…
Medical workers dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) disinfect their equipment at an Ebola treatment centre during a ceremony to present recovery certificates to patients at the Rwambara General Reference Hospital in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Gandhinagar: The state govt has facilitated the return of a professor, who had been stranded in Ebola-affected…
NEW DELHI: A delegation of citizen-led movement “Awara Nahi Humara Hai” recently met the venerable monks of the “Walk for Peace” and the dog Aloka during their visit to India and presented them a “Letter of Compassion and Coexistence” on behalf of those who cared about the future of street dogs.The delegation sought the blessings…
