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17 Jun

EuroSchool Thane Celebrates 15 Years of Educational Excellence, Innovation, and Nurturing Future-ready Learners

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EuroSchool, one of India’s leading K-12 school networks, commemorated 15 years of educational excellence at its Thane campus, celebrating a legacy of academic achievement, holistic development, and meaningful community impact. The milestone event brought together students, parents, alumni, educators, and distinguished guests to reflect on the school's journey and achievements over the past decade and a half. EuroSchool Thane celebrates 15 years Guided by EuroSchool's philosophy of "Discover Yourself", the school has consistently focused on creating a balanced learning environment that extends beyond academic achievement. Through a blend of academic rigour, experiential learning, leadership opportunities, sports, arts, and life…

17 Jun

Indian Physician Launches India's First Doctor-Led Brain Wellness Programme for Seniors

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As Indian families diligently monitor their parents' blood pressure, administer medications, and schedule cardiology appointments, one question consistently goes unasked: What are we doing for their brain? A team of physicians led by Dr. Sweta Sahu is determined to change that — one daily activity at a time. A doctor-led brain wellness initiative designed to support healthy ageing Their initiative, ActiveMind Daily — part of the healthcare venture BlueprintRx — is now inviting 50 founding families to join a 10-day pilot of a doctor-designed brain wellness programme built specifically for older adults in Indian homes. Simple, screen-free,…

17 Jun

Three in Ten U.S. Employers Lose a Full Workday Every Week to Skills Gaps, Chegg Research Finds

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Three in ten employers (30%) spend more than eight hours each week compensating for workforce skills gaps. More than half (56%) of employers say entry-level workers aren’t prepared for work. 77% of employers in frontline-heavy industries say their skills training is effective – but 71% of employees say it had no impact on their pay or role. 45% of employers and more than one-third (35%) of employees say they have considered quitting due to stress caused by understaffing or skills gaps. More than one-quarter (26%) of employers say the skills gap in their sector is “serious” or at “crisis level.”…

17 Jun

What a Southeast Asian Robotaxi Deal Reveals About Mobility's Future

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A new robotaxi partnership involving VinFast highlights four major shifts transforming the automotive industry, from software-defined vehicles to the growing push for autonomous mobility in emerging markets. The automotive industry is moving away from an era where value was defined mainly by engines, mechanical engineering and factory scale. Instead, cars are becoming rolling computers, with software controlling everything from entertainment and navigation to safety systems and autonomous driving. Vietnam’s VinFast announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA and AI company Autobrains to develop a Level 4 robotaxi platform for Southeast Asia One of the clearest signs of this…

17 Jun

Crude Oil Prices Ease, But Indian Consumers Await Petrol and Diesel Price Cut

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The recent decline in global crude oil prices has raised expectations of lower fuel costs in India, but motorists have yet to see any reduction at petrol pumps. Oil marketing companies have maintained existing petrol and diesel rates across the country despite the fall in international crude benchmarks. Global oil markets witnessed a sharp correction after diplomatic developments between the US and Iran eased concerns over supply disruptions. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, also helped push crude prices down from recent highs. Brent crude futures for August…

17 Jun

Karnprayag Violence Sparks Concern During Hemkunt Sahib Yatra, Trust Appeals for Restraint

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Karnprayag (Rajeev Sharma): The management committee of Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib has called for calm and responsible conduct among pilgrims after a clash between devotees and local residents in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district created tension along a busy pilgrimage route. The appeal was issued after a dispute near Panch Puliya in Karnprayag over vehicle parking arrangements turned into a violent confrontation on Tuesday. The incident left five people injured and resulted in a temporary shutdown of traffic on the Badrinath National Highway, affecting hundreds of travellers. The Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust said pilgrims visiting the shrine should focus on the spiritual…

17 Jun

Smart Monitoring System to Help NHAI Identify Highway Problems Before Repairs Become Urgent

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The maintenance of India's national highways is set to undergo a technology-driven overhaul, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) adopting artificial intelligence and advanced data tools to improve road monitoring and repair planning. The authority is moving away from traditional inspection methods that often rely on identifying damage after it appears. Under the new approach, NHAI aims to forecast possible failures in road infrastructure and take preventive measures before defects turn into major maintenance challenges. The upgraded system will use multiple sources of digital information to track the condition of highways across the country.…

17 Jun

Second Police Encounter in Two Days Leads to Arrest of Two More Accused in Pinjore Investigation

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Panchkula (Balwinder Singh): The crackdown in a case registered at the Pinjore police station gathered momentum on Wednesday after two more suspects were apprehended following a police operation in the Alipur industrial area. The arrests came after an alleged exchange of fire between the accused and law enforcement personnel, officials said. The accused, identified as Deepesh of Charkhi Dadri and Yogesh of Bhiwani, had been evading arrest in connection with FIR No. 163/26. Their capture follows the detention of two other suspects, Ashish and Viren, during a separate operation carried out a day earlier. Police officials said the latest action…

17 Jun

Western Disturbance Set to Bring Rainy Spell Across Punjab, Weather Department Issues Advisory

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh round of unstable weather is expected to affect large parts of Punjab over the coming days, with meteorologists forecasting thunderstorms, scattered rainfall and strong winds across several districts. The change is being linked to an approaching Western Disturbance that is likely to become active from June 18 onward. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed 16 districts under a yellow alert, cautioning residents about possible lightning strikes and gusty winds that may reach speeds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Weather officials say conditions will remain favourable for intermittent rainfall until at least June…

17 Jun

Urban Growth Pushing Up Temperatures in Shimla, New Study Finds

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingShimla

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The cool mountain climate that has long defined Shimla may be gradually changing as urban expansion continues to reshape the city. A recent assessment has found that land surface temperatures in several parts of the Himachal Pradesh capital have climbed noticeably over the past ten years, prompting calls for climate-sensitive planning and stronger environmental safeguards. The findings emerged from a study carried out jointly by the Shimla Municipal Corporation and German development agency GIZ. Researchers recorded temperature increases ranging between 1.7°C and 2.5°C across different urban pockets, highlighting the growing influence of the Urban Heat Island effect.…