India has largely succeeded in getting children into school. For years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) in education was measured by the number of classrooms built, computers donated, or scholarships awarded. Today, that metric is changing. As India’s education system moves beyond expanding access towards improving learning outcomes, companies are increasingly investing in programmes that strengthen…
Rebecca De Paula.Photo credit : NYPD 46 Precinct/Facebook Rebecca DePaula, a 31-year-old NYPD officer, wife, mother of three and pastor, has died in the Dominican Republic after complications following cosmetic surgery. Her family is now asking for an investigation into whether negligence or improper medical procedures played a role in her death, as per reports.DePaula…
Mark zuckerberg, CEO, Meta apologises to India Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly sent his apologies on Wednesday for CSAM (child sexual abuse material), deepfake content, and errors in operating the platformThe IT giant admitted that they were paid a”lot of money” for boosting certain type of content, as per PTI sources.The development comes as…
Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan, home secretary Govind Mohan NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday granted one-year extensions to cabinet secretary TV Somanathan and home secretary Govind Mohan, ahead of the completion of their original two-year tenures later this month.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet extended Mohan’s tenure till August 23, 2027, and Somanathan’s till August…
Hawaii’s unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam’s experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and vigilant monitoring to safeguard its…
For generations, beavers were a familiar part of the Tule River Tribe’s ancestral lands in California’s southern Sierra Nevada. Tribal elders remembered seeing them in high-elevation meadows, and ancient pictographs estimated to be between 500 and 1,000 years old depict the animals alongside the South Fork Tule River. But after decades of trapping and habitat…
A remarkable find in France reveals a 45,000-year-old Neanderthal quartz scraper that changes the narrative around these ancient beings. This tool, crafted from rare rock crystal, highlights that Neanderthals had an appreciation for aesthetics and craftsmanship, challenging the notion of them as mere primitive beings. The sophistication in its creation suggests a deeper cultural understanding…
Image Credit: Hudson Waters via People For many people, memories of loved ones live on through photographs or family keepsakes. For 17-year-old Hudson Waters, those memories became something he could step inside. According to an exclusive report by People, the teenager transformed a backyard shed into a heartfelt replica of his late grandparents’ Illinois home,…
Centre reiterated E20 safe for vehicles, however Congress claims consumers are paying more than petrol NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Centre’s push for E20 petrol has increased fuel costs for consumers while primarily benefiting ethanol producers, claiming that motorists are paying more despite assurances of cheaper fuel.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that…
Saurav Das has slammed critics over the widespread scrutiny faced by the party’s top leadership. NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Sourav Das Wednesday accused “certain YouTubers and media channels” of “breaking into” his house and “showing the visuals from inside”.Calling it a “an invasion of privacy” and “a grave security threat,” Das said:…