Distance education is no longer considered a second choice. Its flexible schedules, affordable fees and recognised degrees has emerged as an attractive alternative for lakhs of students across India.The convenience of pursuing higher studies while preparing for competitive examinations, managing a full-time job or juggling family responsibilities has led many people to opt for distance…

The first thing you notice isn’t always the bird itself. It might be a soft melody drifting through a park at sunrise or a series of clear notes echoing across a forest. Before your eyes find the branch it’s sitting on, the song has already done its job. Birds sing for practical reasons. They’re attracting…

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (1) and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) compete during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could complete one of the most remarkable transfers of the summer after his outstanding performances…

NEW DELHI: A new study to ascertain the reasons for poor participation in “gram sabhas” that covered 400 gram panchayats and 7,800 respondents in 26 states and Union territories (UTs) has brought into focus an emerging phenomenon called “Gram Sabha Participation Fatigue”, which sees repeated meetings without visible outcomes, unresolved grievances and limited follow-up on…

‘Even the sun negotiates with dust to make a shadow’ Stand outside in the late afternoon and watch a tree cast its long shadow across the pavement. Nothing about that shadow feels dramatic at first glance. Yet it exists only because something is in the way—dust in the air, uneven surfaces on the ground, particles…

Taiwan’s Unimicron plans a global share sale amid AI-driven chip demand (Representative image) Taiwan’s Unimicron Technology is seeking to raise about $1.4 billion through a global share offering, joining a wave of Asian semiconductor companies tapping international investors as artificial intelligence-driven demand fuels industry expansion.According to a term sheet seen on Monday, the printed circuit…

Scientists say we have only explored a fraction of Earth’s Seas and Oceans Less than 30% of the world’s ocean floor has been mapped to modern standards, meaning scientists still have a clearer view of the Space, Moon and Mars than of the seabed that covers most of Earth.The global effort known as the Seabed…

‘Raaka’ star Allu Arjun made a virtual appearance before the Nampally Criminal Court on Monday, July 6, 2026, in connection with the tragic Sandhya Theatre stampede case. The legal proceedings stem from a chaotic crowd surge during a premiere screening of his blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rule in Hyderabad, which tragically resulted in the death…

The day starts with a slight pinch, like finding your pocket lighter than expected. The Moon is a great influence on your budget. The Moon can cause you to think about your spending, and Saturn places pressure on the practical side, which means even the smallest purchases can add up in the midst of lunchtime…

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has issued an advisory to all NCTE-recognised institutions offering the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the 2026-27 academic session.In the advisory, the council has made it clear that admissions to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) must be conducted only through the National Common Entrance Test…