The rollout of OSM (on-screen marking), a digital system to manage and mark CBSE answer scripts, was well-intentioned. For teachers, it was supposed to make things easier, the software promising to eliminate the most common marking and totalling mistakes. For students, it was supposed to usher in a tech-enabled layer of transparency: the scripts, time-stamped…
Every 15 days, bundles of fresh moringa leaves leave farms in Dharmapuri for Singapore and Dubai, bringing farmers a steady income that many say is more reliable than traditional crops.Farmers in the district, particularly in Palacode and surrounding villages, say exporters have begun buying directly from them and sending consignments overseas.“We sell the moringa for…
Taylor Swift spotted at MSG for NBA Finals Game 4 — solo, in a ‘Stevie Knicks’ shirt, with Travis Kelce in Kansas City (Getty Images) Less than 24 hours after turning heads at the Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift was back on the East Coast Wednesday night, courtside at Madison Square…
In the summer of 1967, a 24-year-old PhD student at the University of Cambridge noticed something unusual hidden within mountains of radio telescope data. The signal appeared as a regular pulse, repeating with astonishing precision and refusing to fit any known astronomical explanation. For months, scientists struggled to understand what they were seeing, even joking…
“This second-time-around journey has been a little windier in many ways, but wow, we are so grateful for this moment!!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl, dad for life,” wrote Kaley Cucoco, announcing the news of her second pregnancy on social media.(Image Credit: Instagram) It’s celebration time at the Cuoco Pelphrey house, as the…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were overshadowed by a reported security lapse that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet that was distributed ahead of Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya suffered a fresh setback at the BCCI Centre of Excellence this week when a quadricep strain ruled him out of the upcoming ODIs against Afghanistan. After a week of high-intensity training and match simulation drills, the all-rounder was gearing up for a return to the format since…
Photo: Dasha Takisho / Instagram Ever wonder why your eyes lock onto one specific shape in a messy image while your friend sees something completely different? It turns out that split-second first impression isn’t just a random glitch in your visual processing. It’s actually a fascinating peek into how your brain is hardwired to navigate…
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the United States launched a new wave of strikes on targets inside the country. Iran’s top joint military command said the strategically important waterway was closed to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, and warned that any ship attempting to pass…
Harmanpreet Kaur (Image credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: The warm-up matches are done and the focus now shifts to the main event for Team India. Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side is all set to begin its ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday, with the skipper promising a fearless…