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Image: KRON 4/ Youtube ​ A California woman has donated $1 million to 100 public school teachers after learning about low teacher pay and funding challenges in their district, giving each educator a surprise check worth $9,161.70. Marin County resident Maja Kristin made the donation to teachers in the Ross Valley School District, where educators were called to a meeting on August 13 without being told why. Kristin said she was troubled by what she considered an injustice in public school funding, particularly because the district is located in one of the wealthiest counties in the US. The teachers reportedly…

UPSC Prelims 2026 questions challenged in CAT: Why 16 marks could matter for aspirants The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 has landed in court after candidates challenged eight questions from the General Studies Paper-I and raised questions over the provisional answer key. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has now issued a notice to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) seeking its response.The candidates say some of the disputed questions have incorrect answers, while others do not have a single correct option. They have also claimed that some questions were outside the prescribed syllabus. According to an India Today report,…

Isha Koppikar has hit back at being labelled an “andhbhakt,” clarifying that her allegiance lies not with any political party but with India itself. In her response, the actress recently stressed her sense of patriotism and national pride, adding that her focus remains on contributing to the country’s progress.Isha Koppikar hits back at ‘andhbhakt’ labelIn an Instagram video, the ‘Kaante’ actress opened up about patriotism, nationalism, and the significance of giving back to one’s country. Isha made it clear that her loyalty isn’t tied to any political party, but to India itself. “If loving your country, believing in India, and…

Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant created history on Tuesday during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The India wicketkeeper-batter became the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.Pant reached the milestone with a big six off Lahiru Kumara. The shot also brought up his 20th Test fifty.Pant joins elite listPant became only the fourth batter in Test history to hit 100 sixes.Ben Stokes leads the list with 138 sixes, followed by Brendon McCullum with 107. Pant is now third with 100 sixes, while former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist…

For generations, Iceland offered travellers something almost unimaginable in much of the world: spectacular lakes, bluest lagoons and black sand beaches; all this without the persistent buzz and bite of mosquitoes. But this unusual distinction ended in October 2025, when Björn Hjaltason discovered not one but three mosquitoes in a garden in Kjós, a rural region of Reykjavík. The discovery was made by insect enthusiast Björn Hjaltason, whose simple backyard insect trap unexpectedly recorded a remarkable milestone in the history of Iceland.When it happened?On October 16, Hjaltason noticed what looked like a strange fly resting on a braided rope soaked…

The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society liberated 40 sparrows in 1867. (Picture: Birds of the world) The house sparrow was brought to New Zealand in 1867 to help farmers deal with crop-eating insects, but the small bird soon became a problem of its own. Within a few years, while it grew in numbers, it also began damaging crops, leading farmers and authorities to turn against the species.Introduce familiar European birds to New Zealand was not uncommon. According to government encyclopedia Teara, European settlers brought many bird species to the country. Both because they missed the birds they knew from Britain and because…

Delhi schools are set to follow a revamped Class 9 academic structure from the 2026-27 session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory. The new framework also offers advanced-level Mathematics and Science assessments, introduces AI and computational thinking modules, and sets fresh promotion criteria, marking a shift towards skill-based, multidisciplinary and competency-focused school education. Schools across Delhi will follow a significantly revised academic and assessment structure for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 session, with the Directorate of Education bringing vocational education and a third language into the core framework.The changes are aimed at moving Class 9 assessment beyond…

Kangana Ranaut seeks spiritual refuge; visits Shree Shiddhivinayak and Mumba Devi temples in Mumbai.(Image Credit: Instagram) On Tuesday, in the auspicious month of Saavan, Kangana Ranaut visited Shree Siddhivinayak and Mumba Devi temples. Despite her tightly packed schedule, the actor and politician has been seen taking time out to seek spiritual refuge and visit revered places of worship. The ‘Manikarnika’ star also shared a few glimpses of her visit to the beautiful temples on her social media, which instantly garnered netizens’ love.Kangana Ranaut seeks blessings at Mumbai’s Shree Siddhivinayak and Mumba Devi temples“Aaj Mumbai ke Raja Shree Siddhivinayak ji aur…

18 years of Virat Kohli (AI Genarated Image) On August 18, 2008, a 19-year-old Virat Kohli walked out at Dambulla and scored 12 on his India debut. Eighteen years later, the boy who was once a surprise selection has become one of the defining figures of modern cricket: a batter, captain, standard-setter, survivor and, perhaps most importantly, a player who changed what Indian cricket expected from itself.Virat Kohli is not just an athlete; he has become a brand of cricket, inspiring a generation through his mindset, skills and, most importantly, his hunger for the game. That hunger made him more…

Karpaka Vinayakar temple (Wiki) A visit to Tamil Nadu’s famous temples may soon look very different for travellers and devotees from September 1, 2026. The state’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has put a complete ban on the use of mobile phones inside temple premises. The move is aimed at protecting the sanctity of temples and preventing reels, photography, video recording and selfies. For travellers, the change means that a phone-free darshan could become an important part of planning a Tamil Nadu temple itinerary.The HR&CE Department is the one that administers a large number of Hindu temples across…