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May 29, 2024 10:38 PM

Bihar orders closure of schools and educational institutes due to severe heatwave

In response to the intense heatwave conditions gripping the state, the Bihar government has mandated the closure of all private and government-run schools, coaching institutes, and anganwadi centres until June 8. The decision, announced on Wednesday,...

May 29, 2024 7:28 PM

Tele-MANAS Helpline receives over 10 lakh calls since its launch in Oct 2022: MoHFW

The National Tele-Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) in India has reached a significant milestone, receiving over 10 lakh calls on its Tele-MANAS toll-free number, averaging 3,500 calls per day, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfar...

May 27, 2024 9:49 PM

WHO chief Tedros ‘confident’ of eventual pandemic treaty deal

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday voiced confidence that countries would one day reach a deal on a pandemic accord after failing to produce an agreement last week, although health officials warned it could take years. Health offici...

May 21, 2024 5:00 PM

Delhi govt orders schools to close amid soaring temperatures

The Delhi government has ordered all private and government-aided schools in the capital city to close for summer vacation with immediate effect till June 30. The decision was made in light of the soaring temperatures in the region. According to a c...

May 20, 2024 11:57 PM

Kirin’s electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table

Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings will start selling an electrified spoon that researchers claim can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium. Monday’s product launch marks the first commercialisation of technolog...

May 18, 2024 3:41 PM

Interdisciplinary Education Will Define the Future of Work, Experts Say at Education Fair in Dubai

At the Gulf News EduFair in Dubai, educational leaders emphasized that interdisciplinary education is crucial for preparing students to thrive in the future job market. Representatives from Manipal University and Middlesex University shared how their...

May 17, 2024 6:06 PM

IIT Delhi- Abu Dhabi Campus Announces Admission Guidelines for UG Programs

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus has unveiled the admission guidelines for its first-ever undergraduate program set to commence in the 2024-25 academic year. Prospective students can secure admission through either the Combin...

May 16, 2024 5:28 PM

Renowned writer Malti Joshi passes away at 90

Malti Joshi, a celebrated writer and recipient of the Padma Shri award, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday. Joshi had been battling cancer for some time and breathed her last at her son Sachchidanand Joshi's residence in Delhi. Sachchidanand Joshi, a...

May 15, 2024 11:11 AM

Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Nobel Prize-winning Canadian writer Alice Munro, whose exquisitely crafted tales of the loves, ambitions and travails of small-town women in her native land made her a globally acclaimed master of the short story, has died at the age of 92, her ...

May 14, 2024 2:05 PM

UNESCO adds three Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

Three Indian literary masterpieces have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of the 'Ramcharitmanas', 'Panchatantra', and 'Sahṛdayāloka-Locana' in the register highlights the significance of pres...

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