Japanese proverb of the day by Yukichi Fukuzawa: “Heaven does not create one man above or below another man” — what this famous saying reveals about education, opportunity, and social progress |

Japanese proverb of the day (Ai-generated image) In every society, people are often divided by wealth, status, profession or access to opportunities. Some are successful and powerful; others are constrained, with few resources and limited opportunities for advancement. Over the years, many have wondered why the differences exist. Are people born unequal, or do circumstances…

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NTA launches ‘Pariksha Karmayogi’ to train exam officials for better conduct of tests: Check details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced the ‘Pariksha Karmayogi’ programme on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform to improve the conduct of national examinations. The initiative trains exam officials, including invigilators and centre superintendents, through structured modules covering preparation, exam-day duties and guidelines, aiming to ensure fair, secure and standardised exam processes across India. The…

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In 2003, a “broken pan” found in a northern field turned out to be a 2,000-year-old Roman tourist souvenir |

An ornate Roman pan, unearthed in Staffordshire, offers a unique glimpse into life on the empire’s frontier. Image Credits: Portable Antiquities Scheme from London, England, via Wikimedia Commons The Romans also had their own way of commemorating their travels, even before the invention of digital photography and refrigerator magnets. In 2003, an amateur archaeologist using…

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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: ‘Target Indians and Indians alone’: New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters alleges ‘covert’ immigration changes under FTA

New Zealand foreign minister and first leader Winston Peters has accused the National Party-led government of ‘covertly’ introducing immigration changes that unfairly target Indian citizens under the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while the government has rejected the allegations as misinformation.In a series of posts on X and later during the first reading…

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