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Fresh data tabled in Parliament shows that while girls’ school retention has improved significantly at the primary level, secondary education continues to witness a worrying dropout rate. Although the figure has declined to 8% in 2025–26, experts point to financial pressures, domestic responsibilities, social barriers and limited access to schools as persistent obstacles to completing education. India has nearly solved one part of the school enrolment puzzle. The other remains stubbornly unsolved. The latest figures placed before Parliament reveal that while almost every girl now enters and stays in primary school, a significant number still fail to make it through…

Dilip and Basil produce a sprint for the ages in T47 100m (Images: ESPN) India produced a sensational performance on the track as Dilip Mahadu Gavit stormed to gold while Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth clinched silver in the men’s T47 100m at the Commonwealth Games 2026.Dilip delivered a breathtaking finish, producing a blistering burst over the final 30 metres to clock a Games Record of 10.71 seconds and secure the top spot on the podium.Basil also finished strongly, crossing the line in 10.83 seconds to seal the silver medal and complete a historic 1-2 finish for India. England’s Kevin Santos took…

The first trailer of Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayana’ is finally here, and it is every bit the cinematic spectacle fans had hoped for. After months of anticipation, leaked footage from preview screenings and endless online speculation surrounding the Nitesh Tiwari directorial, the makers on July 30, released the breathtaking trailer.’Ramayana’ trailer releases onlineKeeping to the auspicious Brahma Muhurat, the trailer released on the film’s official YouTube page at 4.15 am. The team went on to share the trailer with a tagline that read, “The Ramayana Trailer. This is where the EPIC BEGINS.”About the ‘Ramayana’ trailerThe four-minute and nine-second trailer lets fans…

In 1997, a young artist stood in a studio in Trinidad recording vocals for what would become one of the most famous posthumous albums in music history. He was twenty-four years old, already a giant figure in hip-hop, and balancing the pressure of massive fame alongside real danger in his industry. During these sessions, Christopher Wallace, known globally as The Notorious B.I.G., delivered a single line that summed up his entire approach to life: “Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it, and live the phrase ‘the sky’s the limit.’”The line appears on the track Sky’s…

Cayenne pepper really might keep rats out of your yard A gardening hack making the rounds online says a spice sitting in most kitchens, cayenne pepper, can drive rats out of your yard for good. There’s actually something to this. Cayenne gets its heat from a compound called capsaicin, and researchers have tested exactly how rats respond to it. Turns out they do eat less food once it’s laced with capsaicin. But the studies also show this trick works in a much narrower way than the online hacks make it sound, and it’s nowhere close to a rat-proof fence for…

After two UPSC interview setbacks, Deepak Baghel secured AIR 602 and continues chasing IAS. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants reach the interview stage believing they are just one step away from becoming civil servants. But for many, that final hurdle proves to be the toughest.Deepak Baghel knows that feeling better than most.He reached the UPSC Civil Services Personality Test twice, only to miss the final merit list on both occasions. After investing years of hard work, two consecutive disappointments could have marked the end of his journey.Instead, they became the beginning of a new chapter.By changing…

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticises World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy/ Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticised FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that would manage the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that football’s biggest competition should never become an investment product for private investors.Blatter’s comments come as FIFA faces mounting opposition to the proposal from UEFA, the Football Association (FA), Concacaf and other stakeholders. However, his intervention has also prompted widespread criticism on social media, with many supporters pointing…

Even after entering politics as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay remains one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. His last film, Jana Nayagan, is creating a stir at the box office, with packed theatres and impressive collections in India and overseas. The actor is reaching a larger audience than ever before, and fans are once again showing interest in his off-screen life. Over the years, Vijay has built an enviable collection of high-value assets, ranging from luxurious homes to premium cars.Five expensive assets that showcase Vijay’s luxurious lifestyleAccording to ABP, one of Vijay’s most prized assets is…

An individual can wake up every morning, commute to work, scroll through their phone, and talk with friends while quietly giving up on their curiosity, passion, and self-belief. The body keeps breathing, but the inner drive that once pushed them forward has gone cold.This quiet, internal surrender is the heart of a famous modern saying: “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender”.Physical death is an unavoidable natural fact. It brings a person’s life to an end, but it does so as a normal rule of nature. In…

Every meaningful action begins with a reason. A journalist writes because an important event demands attention, a leader speaks because a crisis requires direction, and a citizen raises a concern because silence is no longer enough. Behind every speech, article, campaign or decision, there is usually a circumstance that makes action necessary rather than optional. This driving force is often described by the word exigence. Although it appears mainly in academic writing, communication studies and rhetoric, the term captures a simple idea: a situation that creates an urgent need for someone to respond.What does the word Exigence meanExigence refers to…