In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers to practise without worrying about…
New Delhi: Delhi govt is likely to start the process to launch rehabilitation projects in five JJ clusters in Mayur Vihar (East Delhi district), Seelampur (North East), Pitampura (Central North), Sultanpuri (North West) and Lajpat Nagar (South East) in the first week of Aug.Under the PPP project, multi-storey housing structures will be developed and the…
Tamil Nadu government said on Tuesday that every child born in the state is effectively carrying a debt burden of around Rs 1.28 lakh, citing findings from its White Paper on state finances.The White Paper, released by the TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, paints a challenging picture of the state’s financial…
Congressman Steve Chabot. (Getty Images) WASHINGTON: Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged, stating that it is disgusting to watch Islamabad celebrate the group’s victory that will bring “untold brutality” to Afghans.Congressman Steve Chabot,…
Ahmedabad: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday urged chemical and pharmaceutical companies to partner with law enforcement agencies to curb the diversion of precursor and essential chemicals used in illicit narcotics, psychotropic and emerging synthetic drug production.At a conference with 250 participants from the department and industry, NCB director general Anurag Garg released a…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt has decided to appoint more special public prosecutors (SPPs) to speed up the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act case trials and cut delays in filing charge sheets in order to ensure curb crimes against women and children.The decision was taken at a joint high-level review meeting held by…
Alia Bhatt says daughter Raha is ‘meant for the stage’; reveals she loves dance, music and sports: ‘She’s a leader and a thinker in her own way’ (Image credits: Instagram) Alia Bhatt is currently busy promoting her upcoming action thriller Alpha, and amid the film’s promotional activities, she opened up about her daughter Raha Kapoor,…
Force Motors has reached a major landmark in its association with Mercedes-Benz, announcing the production of its 200,000th engine at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The achievement marks another chapter in a partnership that has steadily expanded over nearly three decades in India. The engine that marks this milestone is the six-cylinder M256…
Two accused persons in police custody Surat: What was initially reported as a fatal fall from a second-floor house in Surat’s Chowk Bazar area turned out to be a meticulously planned murder, with a postmortem report exposing a gruesome attempt to cover up the crime.A 30-year-old woman and her 28-year-old lover were arrested on Monday…
Salman Khan is reportedly in talks with Farhan Akhtar for a massive period drama based on a celebrated Indian historical figure, to be produced by Excel Entertainment. The two have been meeting regularly to discuss the project. The film is expected to go on floors in the summer of 2027. Salman Khan has been keeping…
