PM Narendra Modi; Nandan Nilekani NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced a high-powered task force headed by technology entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to recommend measures for making India’s public examinations leak-proof, transparent and technology-driven, signalling a fresh push to overhaul the country’s testing system after the NEET-UG paper leak.Addressing the nation, Modi said…
Trace DNA reveals critically endangered Chinese bahaba in Hong Kong after decade without records Traces of genetic material collected from seawater have revealed the presence of the Chinese bahaba (Bahaba taipingensis) in western Hong Kong waters, marking the first scientific confirmation of the rare fish in the city for over ten years.Nicknamed the “Panda of…
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani (File photo) NEW DELHI: Continuing his announcements on exam reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the government has constituted a high-powered task force to be led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.“HIGH-POWERED TASK FORCE on examination reforms under the leadership of Shri Nandan Nilekani constituted,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said…
Maya Biosphere Reserve covers about 2.1 million hectares in Guatemala’s northern PetEn province Logging is one of the biggest reasons forests are disappearing. When trees are cut faster than they can grow back, wildlife loses its habitat, and local communities are impacted. But in northern Guatemala, one protected forest is showing that logging does not…
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be discharged from hospital on Monday, sources said, a day after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its 36-day-long agitation at Jantar Mantar following the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Wangchuk had been admitted to hospital after his health deteriorated during the prolonged…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has constituted a high-powered task force to recommend comprehensive reforms for examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), with a focus on strengthening technology, improving logistics and introducing structural changes to the examination system.The multidisciplinary panel will be headed by technology expert Nandan Nilekani and comprises experts from education, science,…
A Ship-Shaped Idaho Home Needs a New Captain A pirate-themed lakeside home in Salmon, Idaho, built to look like a ship sitting over Williams Lake, is on sale for $799,000.Known as the Ship Wreck House, the 1,200-square-foot property earns about $80,000 a year as an Airbnb rental. The listing was reported in the Wall Street…
Pride event in Berlin turns deadly, police identify suspect A vehicle ploughed into a crowd near a Pride event in Berlin on Saturday night, killing one person and injuring 16 others. Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect identified as a known Islamist.The attack occurred at around 10 pm near the Brandenburg Gate, close…
Parents of Akanksha Chaturvedi demand justice and compensation after her suicide following the NEET-UG paper leak NAGPUR: Parents of Akanksha Chaturvedi, who died by suicide following the NEET-UG paper leak, have demanded justice and compensation for their daughter, saying they are not satisfied with Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.Her mother, Neelam Chaturvedi, sought strict…
Every parent wants their child to be responsible, disciplined and capable of making good decisions. When it comes to German parents they teach these values by introducing some concepts from an early age. Concepts like saving money, respecting time and taking responsibility are some of the factors that teach children instant gratification.In a recent video,…