NEW DELHI: Government schools have made the sharpest gains in internet connectivity over three years, increasing coverage from 46.2% in 2023-24 to 63.1% in 2025-26 and narrowing their gap with aided and private schools from about 28 percentage points to around 16. Their share of functional smart classrooms also rose from 21.2% to 32.2%, though…
MUMBAI: Foreign investors who rediscovered their appetite for Indian debt in June have now widened their interest to equities as well in July. After months of persistent selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers in July, investing $2.59 billion (Rs 24,662 crore) in the first 10 days of the month.The reversal, triggered by…
Mammootty mourns veteran actor S. I. Rajasekhar; pens heartfelt tribute Veteran actor S. I. Rajasekhar passed away at his residence in Chingavanam. The actor was widely recognised for his performances in films and television serials particularly for playing police officers. His frequent portrayal of sub-inspectors earned him the popular nickname “S. I. Rajasekhar.” The reason…
A softer day arrives, and you may finally feel some tension slipping off your shoulders. Problems that looked heavy begin to loosen their grip, at least for now. The Moon provides emotional comfort and it also brings relief from stress. Jupiter is your ruler. He provides comfort through familiar faces as well as practical support….
‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ OTT release CONFIRMED: When and where to watch Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s action flick Directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy, ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ has become the highest-grossing female-led Telugu film. It also marks the biggest box office success of Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s career as a solo lead. Now, the film is all set…
Japan does not use modern nails to repair centuries-old temples. Instead, master craftsmen rely on an ancient woodworking technique (Representational AI photo) Centuries-old temples in Japan are still repaired without using modern nails, screws or metal brackets. In Japan, master carpenters instead continue to follow an ancient woodworking technique that has been passed down generations…
NEW DELHI: The number of secondary schools with integrated science laboratories rose by about 10,000 in three years, but coverage fell to 54.6% in 2025-26, from 57.1% a year earlier and 55.9% in 2023-24, as the number of these schools expanded faster. The latest UDISE+ data shows the gap is not confined to govt schools…
NEW DELHI: State-run oil marketing companies are considering expanding the use of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders beyond domestic consumers, with the cylinders likely to be sold at commercial LPG rates if approved.The move could benefit migrant workers, tenants, students, street vendors, cafes and food kiosks that need LPG but lack space for larger 19-kg commercial…
You step into the day with confidence, and it shows. There’s joy, enthusiasm, and a sense that your efforts are landing where they should. Saturn, your ruler, gives discipline, while the Moon adds social movement and emotional lift. The result is a day that feels useful and upbeat at the same time. Nice combination, that.You…
Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways A woman’s brain changes in very different ways during her second pregnancy compared with her first, helping her adjust to the demands of raising a larger family.The discovery comes from a study by researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center, published in the journal Nature Communications. Scientists…
