IIM Bangalore receives Tata Trusts support for new undergraduate school, first batch to begin classes in August

IIM Bangalore is set to begin a new phase in higher education with the launch of its School of Undergraduate Studies, supported by Tata Trusts. The initiative will introduce residential undergraduate programmes combining Economics, Data Science and business studies, while focusing on faculty development, research and infrastructure as the institute expands beyond its traditional management…

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The ‘Heaven Sword’ of Taiwan: How scientists found East Asia’s tallest known tree hidden in ancient forests |

For centuries, one of the most extraordinary living giants in Asia stood unnoticed among the remote mountains of Taiwan. Hidden within rugged forests and protected by difficult terrain, the colossal tree escaped scientific documentation despite its immense size. Now, after years of painstaking exploration, researchers have finally located and measured what is recognised as the…

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Nalsarovar boating set to resume after two-year suspension | Ahmedabad News

Ahmedabad: Boating at the famed Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, suspended since June 2024 due to safety certification issues, is set to resume from the next birding season that begins in Oct.Officials from the forest department said the Gujarat tourism department, in coordination with the forest department, has finalised the design of new boats and initiated the…

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India seal ODI series as Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan crush Afghanistan in Lucknow | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan India captain Shubman Gill overcame intense heat and cramps to score 154, while Ishan Kishan struck his second ODI century as India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI in Lucknow on Wednesday and sealed the three-match series 2-0.After Afghanistan chose to bowl first in difficult afternoon conditions,…

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Man covers railway signal with cloth to slow down train, rob passengers in Chennai | Chennai News

Govt Railway Police arrested Kumaresan of Villivakkam on Wednesday Chennai: A 32-year-old man covered a railway signal with clothes to force a train to slow down so that he could board it and snatch a passenger’s chain on Tuesday.Govt Railway Police, who arrested Kumaresan of Villivakkam on Wednesday, said the incident happened around 6.30am on…

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The ‘mind-reading’ trap: How a Pune ‘godman’ turned thoughts into tools of manipulation | Pune News

The accused, identified as Radhamohan Mishra (R) PUNE: Pune police have arrested a self-styled godman who allegedly projected himself as someone with supernatural powers, claiming he could read people’s minds and foresee the future.Probe revealed Radhamohan Mishra used this image to manipulate followers and allegedly exploit a woman for over 15 years.Mishra and seven of…

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FDA plans to allow 12- to 15-year-olds to receive pfizer boosters

WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug Administration is planning to broaden eligibility for coronavirus vaccine booster shots, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds to receive third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, according to people familiar with the agency’s deliberations.Regulators are also expected to authorize an extra shot of Pfizer’s vaccine for both adolescents and adults five months after receiving…

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