Odisha schools to close from April 27 as heatwave worsens All government, government-aided and private schools in Odisha will remain closed for summer vacation from April 27, the state government said in its latest update, according to ANI.The government clarified that while regular classes will stop, previously scheduled examinations, census-related work and other official duties…
Among the myriad of actions performed exclusively by humans, crying appears to be the most enigmatic. While no other animals are known to cry, humans shed emotional tears from birth throughout life. As suggested by some scientists specialising in evolutionary biology, rather than being an act of vulnerability, crying is, in fact, a highly developed…
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar NEW DELHI: Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are coming into today’s IPL 2026 match after facing defeat in their previous games. Defending champions RCB lost their last match against Delhi Capitals by six wickets at home in Bengaluru, while GT’s three-match winning streak also ended at…
The corporate world rarely loosens its grip on formals, think crisp linen shirts, sharp tailoring, and neatly put-together office wear. But Tokyo’s workforce may have found an escape. In a bid to beat the heat and cut back on electricity use, the metropolitan government is now letting its employees clock in wearing shorts, as rising…
Sara Tendulkar and sister-in-law Saaniya Chandhok (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Sara Tendulkar turned heads in Mumbai this week as she stepped out alongside her sister-in-law, Saaniya Chandhok, marking another high-profile appearances together since Saaniya’s marriage to Arjun Tendulkar. The duo’s effortless style and easy camaraderie quickly caught the attention of onlookers, adding a fresh layer of…
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Entrance Exam for Computer Application (JECA) 2026. Candidates who want to apply for admission to Master of Computer Application (MCA) courses in different institutions across West Bengal can now complete their registration till April 28, 2026.Eligible candidates can apply…
Representational PTI file photo UPSSSC Forest Guard exam 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for the Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 708 posts, and only those candidates who have appeared for Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025 and hold a valid scorecard will…
New SSC rules clarify objections process for CAPFs, SSF constable and Assam Rifles GD exams SSC CBE answer key objections: The Staff Selection Commission has issued detailed guidelines on the challenge and objection management system for computer-based examinations with objective multiple choice questions. The framework applies to the Constable (GD) recruitment in Central Armed Police…
Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,…
UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and online mode for the academic year 2026-27.The academic session for these programmes is scheduled to begin in August 2026. Application…
