Research finds that while cellphone restrictions substantially reduce students’ phone use, they do not appear to produce broad improvements in test scores. Image: AI generated Across the world, the school smartphone is no longer being treated as a matter of teacher preference or student etiquette; it is being written into law, guidance and national school…
Manhattan high-rise evacuated as officials warn of potential collapse A high-rise under construction in Manhattan was evacuated on Tuesday after structural columns buckled and bricks fell onto the street, prompting officials to warn that the building remains unstable and at risk of a localized collapse. The 37-storey former Pfizer headquarters, currently being converted into luxury…
S Jaishankar (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: India hailed its direct talks with Iran as the “most effective way” to restart shipping through the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, which has affected global supplies, while Tehran allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass through the route.In an interview with the Financial Times, external affairs minister S Jaishankar praised…
BSE Odisha 10th result 2026: Odisha boards’s class 10th results have been declared with an overall 95.33% pass percentage. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has also released the district-wise performance details of the Annual High School Certificate Examination 2025, offering a detailed look at how different regions performed in this year’s Class…
Puliyodarai, the deeply flavoured tamarind rice served in many South Indian temples, has origins linked to ancient Vaishnav temple traditions. Made with tamarind paste, sesame oil, curry leaves, peanuts, mustard seeds, and spice blends, the dish was ideal for temple distribution because it stayed fresh for long periods in hot weather. In temples such as…
NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Saturday kicked off the “final sprint” of his party’s campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, urging workers of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to convert momentum into a “victorious procession”.In a post on X, Vijay addressed supporters as “comrades who reside in my heart” and stressed that the next…
Aryan Khan’s debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood has sparked a strong conversation online ever since its release. While the Netflix show has found its fans, it has also drawn criticism for its dark portrayal of the Hindi film industry. One of the sharpest reactions has come from Viveck Vaswani, who shares a long-standing association…
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia’s Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend returns to singles action after four years. Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia’s Maya Joint (AFP) Williams retired in 2022 but the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made a sensational comeback by…
NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Dalvir Singh Kala, a close aide of party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, was shot at and injured by an unidentified motorcycle-borne assailant in Punjab’s Mansa district on Monday evening, police said.The incident took place in Bareta town when Kala, a former Zila Parishad member, was preparing to leave…
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Booking Holdings — Shares fell nearly 4% after the travel technology platform lowered its full-year adjusted earnings per share growth to the “low to mid-teens,” down from prior estimates in the “mid-teens,” citing lagging impacts from the Middle East conflict through the end of June….
