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NCERT granted deemed university status The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the country’s national resource institution for school education, has been granted the status of an Institution Deemed to be University.The decision was taken after the University Grants Commission (UGC) examined NCERT’s application through an expert committee under the provisions of the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.The Ministry of Education declared NCERT, New Delhi, an Institution Deemed to be University on March 30, 2026, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.The development was disclosed by Minister of State for Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar…

Chrissy Metz from ‘This Is Us’ recently opened up about how she is taking weight loss medication and how happy she has been with the results. The star admitted that while she had been a skeptic for years, the medication has, in fact, helped her a lot. (Instagram) Chrissy Metz, who is best known for her main role in the series ‘This Is Us,’ is finally opening up about her use of GLP-1, a popular weight loss medication. The actress recently shared her experience using the medication to control her cravings and better manage her health, noting she is feeling…

Harbhajan Singh (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has opened up about an incident that led to his expulsion from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru in 2000.Harbhajan, who was among the first group of trainees at the NCA, recalled how he tore up a diet chart after repeatedly complaining that the food being served did not match the prescribed diet. He said the incident was later used as the reason for his removal.Harbhajan explains what happenedHarbhajan said the NCA had a fixed diet plan for its trainees, but the food served did not follow the…

Crypto losses deepen Trump Media’s woes as company doubles down on Truth Social Trump Media & Technology, the company behind US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, reported a $238 million loss in the second quarter, as the value of its bitcoin and Cronos holdings tumbled. The three-month loss through June was more than 10 times the loss recorded a year earlier. In per-share terms, the company’s loss widened from 8 cents to 86 cents.The sharp deterioration came even as revenue more than doubled to $1.7 million from a year earlier, marking an 89% rise. Excluding unrealised paper losses on…

Colourful kitchen (Photo via Canva) For years, we have wanted our kitchens to look perfect, with white cabinets, grey, green or black countertops, so everything seemed matched and quiet.Although this looked well in place, it might feel that it lacks something.Colours!These white, black and grey kitchens lack a splash of colour to make it all the brighter, more attractive and full of life.But you do not need to change the entire interior of your favourite place to make it look colourful; instead, some smart tricks can help add the right colours to your kitchen.Here are some smart hacks to add…

One extra hour of sleep may help students get better grades, study suggests For college students, sacrificing sleep for one more chapter, assignment or hour of revision can often feel like a necessary trade-off. But a new study suggests that getting more sleep may itself be a surprisingly effective way to improve academic performance.Researchers studying more than 1,100 college students found that a relatively simple intervention designed to increase weeknight sleep not only helped students sleep longer but was also followed by measurable improvements in their course grades.The finding is significant because previous research has often shown a link between…

Anne Hathaway faced ‘fake pregnancy’ rumors online after attending the LA premiere for ‘The End of Oak Street’. However, the actress had her own hilarious way of addressing the bizzare rumors online in a new social media post. (Instagram) Anne Hathaway has made headlines again regarding her third pregnancy. However, rumours of a ‘fake’ pregnancy circulated online as she proudly showed off her baby bump during a promotional event for her upcoming film, ‘The End of Oak Street.’ In one of her latest posts, the 43-year-old hilariously addressed the ongoing rumours about whether her bump is real or not.Anne Hathaway…

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after beating Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Monday. The win also gave Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series.Afghanistan bowled Ireland out for 206 in 46.3 overs before chasing down the target in 44.5 overs. The win was set up by a strong bowling effort and a calm finish from Rashid Khan.Afghanistan entered the third ODI knowing that a win would be enough to seal their place in the 2027 ODI World Cup. They…

In 2006, Australian caver Kim Van Dyke noticed something unusual while walking through a reserve near Buchan in Victoria’s East Gippsland. A small patch of grass was moving, even though the surrounding vegetation was completely still and there was no wind.For most people, the movement might have seemed insignificant. For Van Dyke and her husband, John, it suggested something hidden beneath the ground. They began digging and soon discovered rock, and evidence of an underground current of air.That small clue led to the discovery of Elk River Cave, a vast subterranean system concealed beneath a seemingly ordinary paddock. Nearly two…

In a bid to boost tourism, Ladakh is all set to add new experiences to its already spectacular adventure and nature tourism portfolio. As per official website, Ladakh will launch India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari allowing wildlife adventures to witness snow leopards and many rare birds. The Union Territory administration has approved guided wildlife safaris with the first services expected to be ready before the snow-leopard sighting season in winter 2026.More about the guided safarisIt will bring a more organised safari experience where visitors will get a chance to drive into fragile habitats. The new programme will use guided Jeep…