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When Chief Minister M K Stalin unveiled the “Tamil Nadu State Education Policy – School Education, 2025” on August 8, it was not just another policy announcement. The 230-page document on the SEP is a roadmap aimed at transforming the state’s school system and also a political statement, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s long-standing resistance to the Centre’s National Education Policy (NEP) while reaffirming the two-language formula that has been part of the Dravidian movement’s core since the 1960s. What does the document say? The policy’s stated aim is “to build an inclusive, equitable, resilient, and future-ready school education system that ensures…

Australia made 178 against South Africa in the 1st T20I on Sunday at Darwin. While this isn’t anything noteworthy, the unique part here is that this is the first time South Africa managed to take all of Australia’s wickets in the 26 T20Is these two countries have played so far. There was a host of other records in the first innings as well with Australia hitting 13 sixes, their joint-most against South Africa in an innings alongside as many maximums in Durban in 2023. Protea bowler Kwena Maphaka also became the youngest pacer to pick a four-wicket haul in a…

It might have become a mainstream feature in headphones but the quality of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) often fluctuates depending on their price. While you can get headphones with ANC for as little as Rs 2,000, the ANC on them often cancels out very little noise. If you really practical ANC – the type that blocks out a fair amount of external noise – then you generally need to spend in excess of Rs 10,000. Well, until recently. For, thanks to a price cut, the Sony WH-CH720 headphones are now available for well under Rs 10,000, a drop of almost…

The Bee Pods The pods have an unbeatable location overlooking a beach that’s within easy walking distance.The cozy spa has hot seaweed baths, considered to be one of Ireland’s only Indigenous wellness therapies.The hosts serve rotating homemade breakfast boxes and evening dessert or cheeseboards every day.There are only five pods, all of which are adults-only, which makes for a very exclusive and relaxing experience. I’ve just finished hiking western Ireland’s Sliabh Liag (pronounced as Slieve League), a nearly seven-mile coastal path that hugs the tips of sea cliffs that soar 1,972 feet in the air. It’s chilly, the wind feels…

“The end of the war must be fair,” the Ukrainian President wrote on X. (File Photo) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Kyiv “values and fully supports” a joint statement by European leaders on achieving peace in Ukraine while protecting Ukrainian and European interests. French, Italian, German, Polish, British, Finnish and European Commission leaders on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to try to end the war, but emphasised the need to pressure Russia and provide security guarantees for Kyiv. Story continues below this ad “The end of the war must be fair, and I am grateful…

Stocks to Watch: Shares of several companies will remain in focus on Monday (August 11) including SBI, BEML, Tata Motors, Voltas, Info Edge, NBCC, etc. On Friday (August 8), the equity benchmark index Sensex tumbled nearly 1 per cent to slip below the 80,000 level as growing concerns over the impact of the additional US tariff and unabated foreign fund outflows unnerved investors.The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 765.47 points or 0.95 per cent to settle at 79,857.79. During the day, it tumbled 847.42 points or 1.05 per cent to 79,775.84. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 232.85 points or 0.95 per cent…

Sooraj Barjatya, Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari | Photo Credit: Dinesh Parab, @ayushmannk/Instagram and @sharvari/Instagram Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has confirmed that his upcoming film is headlined by actor Ayushmann Khurrana, whom he described as a “dedicated and fine” actor.“We’re shooting the film with them (Ayushmann and Sharvari) in Mumbai, it’s a story set in Mumbai. He is a dedicated and fine actor. It’s all about getting the right story, and making it look real and making it with the right cast. Besides them, we’ve more people in the cast, like how we’ve it in all my films,” Barjatya told PTI in…

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday addressed the growing chatter over the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after a media report claimed India’s upcoming ODI series in Australia this October could be their final international appearance in the format. Sourav Ganguly reacted to Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma exit buzz ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup According to Dainik Jagran, the three-match series — which will mark the start of India’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa — could see Kohli and Rohit call time on their ODI careers. If they aim to continue…

Asylum-seekers wait for their CBP One appointments with U.S. authorities before crossing through El Chaparral port of entry in Tijuana, Mexico, on Jan. 20. Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Guillermo Arias/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration is stripping protections of some asylum applicants who filed as far back as 2019. NPR has learned that dozens of immigrants across the U.S. have received letters in the mail notifying them that their asylum cases have been dismissed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. The reason, according to the…

When you’re on the go—whether it’s a spontaneous road trip or a long-haul flight—having the right wallet can make all the difference. The best slim travel wallets are the smart, sleek solution to bulky, overstuffed, and easy-to-lose alternatives. Designed for modern travelers, these wallets combine durability, style, and function. With features like RFID-blocking technology, space for multiple cards and foreign currencies, and even built-in AirTag slots for peace of mind, they’re perfect for anyone looking to keep their essentials safe and secure. And no, you don’t have to be a minimalist to love them—just someone who values smart travel hacks…