In a world dominated by financial goals and corporate achievements, Himanshu Sekhar Nayak stands out as a banker with a mission far beyond his professional responsibilities. A senior manager at a prestigious private bank, Himanshu balances his demanding career with an inspiring dedication to environmental conservation. From planting thousands of trees to promoting environmental awareness,…
A Shift in Evaluation The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forth a significant proposal to revamp the evaluation system for Class 12 board exams in India. This new model suggests that students’ performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 should be factored into their final Class 12 results. The move…
Kolkata, a city known for its vibrant culture and history, is on high alert as a massive protest march, “Nabanna Abhijan,” looms over the horizon. With over 6,000 police officers deployed and a three-layer security apparatus in place, the city has turned into a fortress. The protest, organized by a controversial group, has raised concerns…
Families flee after new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah · MSF considers suspending wound care at Al-Aqsa Hospital · Diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and U.S. fail to end conflict · Seven killed in Israeli strikes on Monday, medics say Mass Displacement in Deir Al-Balah Late Sunday, the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah, a…
A Night of Devastation Across Ukraine Ukraine faced one of the most intense and widespread assaults in weeks as Russian forces launched a coordinated overnight attack involving over 100 missiles and around 100 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the barrage as “vile,” condemning the deliberate targeting of critical civilian infrastructure and the heavy toll…
Authorities in Kandhamal district have implemented extensive security measures ahead of the dual observance of Janmashtami and the death anniversary of Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati on Monday. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader was tragically killed on August 23, 2008, along with four of his disciples, during the Janmashtami celebrations at his Jalespeta ashram. His assassination…
India is intensifying its scrutiny of Telegram, the popular messaging app, amid growing concerns that the platform is being exploited for criminal activities, including extortion, gambling, and other fraudulent schemes. This investigation, led by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information…
The Malayalam film industry has been at the epicenter of a significant controversy, sparked by the global MeToo movement. This wave of reckoning brought to light disturbing issues of sexual harassment and assault within the industry, leading to the formation of the Hema Committee in 2018. The committee’s findings, encapsulated in its recently released report,…
HYDRA Initiates Demolition The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA) authorities have commenced the demolition of the N-Convention Centre, a well-known establishment owned by popular actor Nagarjuna. This sprawling convention centre, located in the Madhapur area of Hyderabad, has been under scrutiny for years due to allegations of illegal construction within the…
On August 22, the central government imposed a ban on 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including popular medications used to treat fever, pain, allergies, and cold symptoms. These drugs, which combine two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio, are often referred to as “cocktail drugs.” The decision follows concerns that these combinations…
