May is expected to see a fresh set of car launches and unveilings in India, after a busy April that saw multiple introductions across segments and price points. Last month featured the VinFast VF MPV 7, an updated Volkswagen Taigun, the long-wheelbase Tesla Model YL, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric and more. Activity is set to…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the parenting calendar for the academic year 2026-27. It seeks to increase engagement between schools and parents for the all-round development of their children. This Parenting Calendar for 2026-27 comes in a continuation of the one introduced last year during 2025-26 based on the NEP 2020…
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched three new artificial intelligence courses through the SWAYAM Plus platform. The courses are part of the ‘AI for All’ campaign and aim to make digital skills accessible to a wider audience, including those without a technical background.The announcement was made by IIT Madras Director Professor V. Kamakoti during…
In the world of bodybuilding, legacies are measured in muscle, discipline and relentless repetition. But for Joe Baena, it’s also a very personal journey. Baena doesn’t just get into bodybuilding for the sake of the family legacy. For him, it’s much more personal. When you see Joe and his father, Arnold Schwarzeneggertrain together, it’s not…
Road Safety Hackathon 2026: The Road Safety Hackathon 2026 has been announced by the Center of Excellence for Road Safety at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and RBG Labs, which continues its focus on the theme “AI in Road Safety”. The initiative builds on earlier editions and aims to enhance the role of artificial…
Tamil cinema is abuzz with the alleged leak of Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’. Police are investigating after high-definition scenes appeared online, and the production team has filed a complaint naming 21 people. The leak, including climactic scenes, has sparked outrage and industry figures have called for stricter action. The alleged online leak of ‘Jana Nayagan’ has…
US launches FY2026 school grants with focus on jobs, literacy The United States Departments of Education and Labor have jointly unveiled fiscal year (FY) 2026 grant competitions for two key K-12 programs—Teacher and School Leader Incentives (TSL) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL)—that signal an important policy move to strengthen student learning and strengthen the…
National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched its official Instagram and Facebook handles to provide real-time updates to students appearing for major entrance exams. The move aims to make communication faster and more accessible to candidates.Students preparing for exams like Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and Common University Entrance Test (CUET) can…
Royal Enfield has updated its popular Hunter 350 range for 2026 with the launch of a new variant and fresh color options. The biggest highlight is the addition of the base premium variant, priced at Rs 1,49,900, ex-showroom, for which bookings are now open across India.The new base Premium trim brings several practical upgrades, including…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off structured AI education for school students at the start of the 2026-27 academic session. New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence (CT & AI) syllabus for classes III to VIII under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on April 1,…