ACTIVE CISCE to assess health and fitness of 31 lakh students across schools NEW DELHI: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has launched a large-scale physical health and fitness assessment programme, ACTIVE CISCE, covering more than 31 lakh students across its affiliated schools. The initiative aims to integrate physical fitness into the…
Michel Kuka Mboladinga (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s most famous football fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga was unable to attend his country’s crucial FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan after being denied a United States visa.Known to fans around the world as “Lumumba Vea”, Mboladinga has become one of African football’s most…
The week opens with work pressing on your shoulders like summer heat before rain. Early in the week, you won’t get much by wishing or waiting. You’ll have to push, repeat yourself, and stay with the task till it bends in your favour. The good part is that your courage is alive. Even if you…
True art transcends mere imitation, demanding purpose and a deeper message, as Leonardo da Vinci famously articulated. He likened artists who simply copy to mirrors, reflecting without understanding. In today’s world of instant replication, genuine creation stems from thoughtful analysis and a unique human perspective, not just technical skill. This principle remains vital for originality…
’I was afraid of the dark’: Tovino Thomas recalls how ‘Manichitrathazhu’ haunted his childhood Despite inspiring several remakes over the years, including ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Manichitrathazhu’ continues to hold a special place among Malayalam audiences. The Mohanlal-starrer remains one of the most celebrated psychological thrillers in Malayalam cinema and is surely a classic. Tovino Thomas recently…
How Awais Ahmed went from a Karnataka village to building satellites for NASA and beyond. (Photo: LinkedIn) Awais Ahmed. (Photo: LinkedIn.) How Awais Ahmed went from a Karnataka village to building satellites for NASA and beyond. (Photo: LinkedIn) Awais Ahmed. (Photo: LinkedIn.) How Awais Ahmed went from a Karnataka village to building satellites for NASA…
Most of India’s planned renewable energy projects could face serious climate risks by 2030, according to a Zurich Group report. However, because many of these projects are still in the planning or construction stage, there is still time to make them more resilient before they are completed.The report studied 871 planned renewable energy sites across…
Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Argentina finished the group stage with three wins from three after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi scored for Argentina, who had already secured top spot in Group J before the match. Jordan, playing in their first-ever World Cup, ended…
This week begins with purpose in your step, even if the road isn’t smooth. Monday gives you a strong hand for building, saving, and settling matters that have dragged on too long. You speak with unusual force now. People listen, and not only because of what you say, but because of the way you say…
The ‘Baahubali’ franchise remains one of the biggest films in the history of Indian cinema. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film also changed Prabhas‘ career forever and made him one of the biggest Pan-India stars. The actor recently shared how the film reached people from different countries, languages, and cultures.As ‘Baahubali: The Beginning’ completes 10…