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Cambridge offers schools flexibility in subject selection, aligning with India's NEP 2020. This approach supports learner-centred education and moves away from rigid academic streams. Students can progressively make choices as their interests and strengths develop. Early assessment and exposure to subjects help learners understand their potential.

Amid trolling over Katrina Kaifs post-delivery weight gain, gastro doctor Dr Pal explained the hormonal and lifestyle changes new mothers experience after childbirth. He said falling progesterone, changing estrogen, increased ghrelin, reduced leptin and sleep deprivation can contribute to increased hunger and weight gain. He urged husbands and families to support women during postpartum recovery, stressing that every mothers journey is different and can take varying lengths of time.

The governments Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme aims to give Indias CBG industry a more predictable business model, with assured offtake, a government-backed price for at least 10 years and capital support. The framework seeks to address buyer and financing concerns, while turning agricultural waste, cattle dung and other organic waste into energy.

A shift from corridor-led expansion to customer-centric design forms the core principle needed to drive the next stage of India's cross-border payment ecosystem, according to a report by Deloitte.

ICAI plans to propose reforms within two months to help Indian accounting firms scale up and compete globally. The proposals include recognising aggregation structures, allowing capital infusion, easing rules on non-assurance services, and expanding professional networks to include lawyers, engineers, architects and other professionals.

NPCI will introduce a dedicated fund from MDR proceeds for small merchants. This fund aims to expand digital payment infrastructure in smaller Indian cities. Eligible small merchants receiving under Rs 1 lakh monthly will remain exempt. The new framework supports UPI's long-term sustainability and rural expansion efforts.

Planting flowers at the right time can help create a colourful garden when the blooming season arrives. Marigolds, pansies, petunias, snapdragons, dianthus and calendula are among the flowers worth planting ahead of their peak flowering period. With suitable sunlight, well-draining soil, regular watering and timely deadheading, these plants can reward gardeners with abundant blooms. A little preparation now can transform balconies, terraces and garden beds into vibrant floral displays later.

Elavenil Valarivan secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle event. She finished behind Japan's Hinata Taichi, with South Korea's Ban Hyojin taking bronze. India also earned a silver in the women's 10m air rifle team competition. The women's hockey team achieved a significant 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, the women's table tennis team won their opening match against Indonesia.

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said India will need greater private-capital participation to finance its development ambitions towards 2047, urging states to create an investment-friendly ecosystem and strengthen capital expenditure. At a two-day conference on financing Viksit Bharat, Nageswaran said, Viksit Bharat depends on Viksit Rajya, while discussions also focused on savings, agriculture, energy transition, technology and fiscal resilience.

Veteran banker Uday Kotak urged India to avoid complacency despite its strong global position, calling for tighter fiscal management, financial-sector reforms and stronger domestic production. Speaking at a Finance Ministry conference, Kotak outlined seven priorities for Viksit Bharat, including fiscal consolidation, reducing import dependence, addressing gold holdings and balancing regulation with economic growth.

India kicked off its Asian Games shooting campaign with a silver medal in the women's 10m air rifle team event, secured by Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan, and Vidarsa Vinod with a total score of 1898.0.

FMCG companies are likely to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. After modest 2-5% price hikes, firms are prioritising consumer demand and volume growth over margins. Industry executives said cost management and operational efficiencies will help absorb inflation, though further price corrections may follow.

There are several varieties of gulab jamuns. Extra-fried, baked, stuffed, soaked in coffee and even alcohol, or deconstructed into a trifle or tiramisu.

Concerns have been raised by the NCLAT regarding NBCC's significant delays in the construction of Supertech projects, while criticism mounts over the sluggish pace in appointing an interim resolution professional. The tribunal has instructed the NCLT and IBBI to provide names within a week, as NBCC grapples with the inability to meet earlier project deadlines. A meeting is on the horizon to solidify the timeline for starting construction.

Suchika Tariyal secured an Asian Games medal in MMA on Sunday. She advanced to the semifinals after defeating Mongolia's Altanchimeg Baigalmaa. Her combat sports career began with Judo and evolved through Ju-Jitsu. Tariyal also achieved success in professional MMA after a seven-year break. She previously served in public service and sports administration roles.

The feature explores how AI is reshaping ideas of art, originality and authorship, arguing that artists have always borrowed, adapted and collaborated. Indian contemporary artists such as Pushpamala N, Raqs Media Collective and Shilpa Gupta illustrate this fluidity. Gupta discusses perception, technology, borders and AI as another artistic medium. The piece also examines provocative works by Duchamp, Manzoni and Cattelan, alongside Max Ernst and Salvador Dalis reflections on creativity.

The UN General Assembly takes center stage in New York this week, bringing together global leaders to debate pressing issues such as the Middle East crisis, Ukraine's turmoil, and the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. Notably, President Donald Trump will take the floor again, although Xi Jinping will not be present. This event challenges the United Nations to rethink its significance and address financial strains from member countries.

Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors livelihoods. He backs designated vending zones with proper sanitation and regulation, while stressing that footpaths should remain accessible to pedestrians. Mundhe says local authorities and FDA must work together to ensure safe, organised and sustainable vending.

Good in people: A 6-year-olds simple response to her mothers forgotten TV chore has touched thousands online, offering a tender reminder of how children can notice the everyday sacrifices adults often overlook.The mother, who was going through a difficult period, was moved to tears when her daughter recognized everything she does for the family and told her, Its ok to forget.

Following the failure of their production company Boom due to rampant piracy, Jackie and Ayesha Shroff faced a catastrophic financial crisis. Days before it was released, distributors pulled out, making it difficult for the family to pay back debts. They were forced to sell their house and possessions due to the losses, but Jackie stayed dedicated to paying off debts, upholding his moral principles, and safeguarding his family's name.

The Indian shooting team made its debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by winning a silver medal in the womens 10m air rifle team event on Sunday.Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Mhaskar and Vidarsa Vinod combined for a total of 1898.0 points and finished second behind the Chinese team, which set a world-record of 1904.2, while hosts Japan finished third with 1897.1 points.Read more: First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up poolIndian MMA fighter Suchika Tariyal was the

That marks the shortest interval between such moves since 1990, when the central banks rapid policy tightening played a key role in bursting Japans asset bubble.

A social media user named Pooja shared how her cousins salary rose from Rs 42,000 a month to Rs 2.30 lakh, with a Rs 75 lakh package, in 15 months. After graduating from a Tier-3 college, he moved to Bengaluru, faced financial struggles, layoffs, a recruiter scam, lost offers and a toxic startup. Despite repeated setbacks, he continued applying, learning and starting again. Pooja said consistency was the biggest lesson.

Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R. Madhavan, is set to compete for India at the Asian Games 2026. The freestyle swimmer has won multiple international medals, including five golds at the Malaysian Open. He also secured three relay bronze medals at the 2026 Senior National Aquatic Championships. Madhavan recently shared a glimpse of Vedaants swimming action, celebrating his sons growing sporting journey.

India needs Rs 168-172 trillion in infrastructure investment through FY31, but Rs 78-80 trillion is yet to enter the announced project pipeline, a NaBFID-BCG report said. With much of future demand coming from urban infrastructure and greenfield projects, the report called for stronger project preparation, viable revenue models and more private capital.

In the social-media era, personal style has become a valuable business asset for celebrities and influencers. Authentic, recognisable fashion identities can generate massive media value, attract brand partnerships and help luxury labels enter Indias market.

CA Nitin Kaushik explains why Fixed Deposits, despite offering guaranteed returns, may not always build long-term wealth. He compares Rs 1.2 lakh invested in a 10-year FD at 7% with the same amount invested in a Nifty 50 Index Fund, estimating around Rs 2.4 lakh versus Rs 3.72 lakh. Kaushik says FDs suit capital preservation, emergencies and short-term goals, while long-term wealth requires considering growth and purchasing power.

German voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the results potentially adding pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merzs government. The far-right AfD is expected to make gains, while Merzs CDU faces a tight contest in Berlin and risks falling below the parliamentary threshold in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Small Indian creators have started posting on China's Bilibili, often called China's YouTube, using workarounds such as VPNs and changed location settings, even though the platform has not launched in India and the country is not among its listed international markets.

Once hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urchin and crap populations allowing kelp forests and coastal marshes to heal. These ecosystems help prevent carbon emissions to the ecosystem and also provide natural protection against flooding. Helping one small predator have a stale habitat can also help the environment recover in various ways.

Currently at the pre-clinical stage of development, the patented insulin eye drops are being investigated as a potential novel therapeutic approach to address unmet needs in ophthalmic care, the Mumbai-based company said.

Salman Khan addressed the growing culture of online trolling during the latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar episode. While questioning ScoutOP over his comments and online threats, the actor also spoke about being trolled for his age, weight and appearance. Salman then removed his jacket, hat and shirt, challenging those who comment on celebrities bodies and looks.

In 2010, a family clearing an ordinary London-area home found an 18th-century Chinese vase in the attic; it later stunned the auction world at 53 million. The Qianlong-era porcelain had once been dismissed as a reproduction. It remained in the family for decades before experts identified it as an imperial Chinese artwork. Its auction created a bidding war and later led to a private sale.

Financial services secretary Sanjay Lohia has called a meeting with public sector bank, RRB and NABARD heads on Monday to ensure uninterrupted banking services during a proposed three-day strike from September 28. AIBEA is demanding a five-day banking week and has warned of an indefinite strike from October 26 if its demand remains unresolved.

Whole eggs and egg whites both provide high-quality protein, but their nutritional profiles are quite different. Egg whites are lower in calories, fat and cholesterol, while the yolk contains many of an eggs vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and choline. Heres a complete comparison of their protein, calories, nutrition and potential health effects.

NHBF has sought a three-month extension of relief measures until December, citing continued West Asia crisis-related volatility in fuel, logistics, supply chains and costs that is straining road projects.

Losing 50 to 150 hairs daily is typically normal, as hair continuously cycles through growth and shedding. However, sudden increases in shedding, visible thinning, or bald patches can signal underlying issues like telogen effluvium, often triggered by stress or illness. Persistent changes warrant a dermatologist's evaluation to distinguish normal shedding from actual hair loss and ensure timely treatment.

Railways has approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects across the country, including Kavach 4.0 installation on 607.7 route kilometres in Lucknow Division at Rs 252 crore, Electronic Interlocking at seven Solapur Division stations for Rs 209 crore, a 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV traction upgrade on the Savalyapuram-Guntur section for Rs 142 crore, and a four-lane road overbridge in Gujarat costing Rs 133.2295 crore. The projects aim to strengthen railway safety, signalling, traction capacity an

NASAs Curiosity rover has spotted unusual 1cm-wide pits on Mars that resemble tiny footprints, but scientists say there is no evidence they were made by anything walking on the planet. The broad, shallow formations on Mount Sharp appear different from similar pits seen before, leaving researchers investigating the geological process behind the strange marks.

Bridging bilateral engagements from academic and diplomatic discourse to humanitarian solidarity, India advanced its assistance towards Nepal following catastrophic floods on August 26, delivering 11 tonnes of relief goods to Nepali officials on Saturday as the ninth aircraft carrying supplies landed in the Himalayan nation from New Delhi.

Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah plans his first India visit by year-end. This visit aims to open new vistas for bilateral partnership and cooperation. Discussions will focus on industry-to-industry collaboration and job creation initiatives. Nepal also seeks fresh private investments and modernization of trade treaties. Discussions also covered reconstruction efforts following recent devastating flash floods.

The journey from INSAS to the indigenous AK-203 'Sher' involved years of negotiations, technical challenges and efforts to secure technology transfer from Russia. The article traces how India selected the AK-203, established a joint venture at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh and overcame hurdles to begin delivering the fully indigenous assault rifle to the Army.