CBSE announces NISHTHA courses for teachers, 845+ Virtual Labs on DIKSHA platform The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued two separate notices for schools, teachers and students. One notice is about the enrolment of teachers and school heads in NISHTHA courses for the 2026-27 academic session. The other informs schools about more than…
Morocco is testing a ‘sponge’ pavement that drains water and cools itself through evaporation. For decades, black asphalt has rolled on the roads but parts of Marrakech and Agadir are reportedly becoming testing grounds for this new surface that is deemed to be environmentally better.The idea will not only make roads feel less hot during…
Money, speech, and family matters all stand under a bright light today. It’s a favourable day for accumulation and investment, but you’ll still need effort to turn promise into result.The second house gets support, which sharpens your voice and makes your words carry weight. People listen. Use that gift well. Guests may arrive unexpectedly, so…
GATE 2027 registration postponed The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has postponed the registration date for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2027. The registration process, which was earlier scheduled to begin on August 14, will now start on August 27, 2026.Candidates who wish to appear for GATE 2027 will be able to apply…
Image: Princetoniana Museum Two people can read the same explanation of something and walk away with completely different levels of confidence in what they actually know. One nods along, follows the logic, and quietly assumes that following along counts as understanding. The other insists on rebuilding the idea from scratch, alone, without notes or references,…
Home feels kinder today. This isn’t a small feat. The home atmosphere is a harmonious one and even those who tend to pull in opposing directions appear more inclined to work together.The Moon supports your home sector, and Venus softens family exchanges, so simple moments carry real comfort. A shared breakfast, an easier talk with…
Anusha Arora, a 15-year-old student from Bellevue, Washington, has won $50,000 at Regeneron ISEF 2026 for Harmony, an AI-powered music therapy platform. Anusha Arora, a 15-year-old student from Bellevue, Washington, has won the inaugural F. Thomson Leighton and Bonnie Berger Family Prize for STEM Excellence at Regeneron ISEF 2026 after developing an AI-powered music therapy…
Tata Trusts said Chandrasekaran emailed its nominee directors, Noel and vice-chairman Venu Srinivasan, on Aug 12 MUMBAI: Setting in motion the process of finding the next chairman of Tata Sons, majority stakeholder Tata Trusts issued a statement on Thursday saying it “respects” N Chandrasekaran’s decision not to offer himself for reappointment. Trusts control over 51.4%…
Fossils from Wyoming are revealing how forests responded when Earth experienced one of its most intense episodes of global warming around 56 million years ago. A new study, published in the journal Science on August 13, 2026, reconstructs the structure of forests during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM, and finds that their canopies became…
A warm little glow follows you through the day. Good news from your children, or from someone young you care for, lifts your mood and changes the tone at home.The Moon supports your fifth house matters today, and Jupiter’s kind aspect makes joy arrive through study, children, creativity, and small celebrations. Even things that are…