Around 12 houses collapse after fresh land subsidence in Jharkhand; panic grips residents

A major land subsidence incident struck Dhanbad’s Katras area, swallowing nearly a dozen houses. Families fled their homes amid fears of further ground collapse and potential danger. This incident follows a similar event in Govindpur just three days prior. Residents blamed BCCL’s negligence and demanded immediate rehabilitation and compensation. They urged authorities to conduct surveys…

“I told my son to sit and watch the sunset but he could’t”: Jaaved Jaaferi on why today’s children are losing patience; and what parents can do about screen time

Jaaved Jaaferi, the Bollywood actor, has highlighted a concerning trend regarding children’s diminishing attention spans linked to excessive screen time. He recounted a striking moment when his son struggled to appreciate a sunset for even ten minutes. Experts suggest that the constant barrage of digital stimulation diminishes the reward of slower, enriching activities.

In 1981, Harvard rejected Paul Devlin; he spotted a grammatical error, rejected the rejection and had his response published in The New York Times

In 1981, high school student Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection instead. Inspired by a grammatical error in Harvard’s letter, his witty reply was published byThe New York Times. More than four decades later, the letter has resurfaced online and continues to entertain readers.

‘Do not endorse anything said’: MEA rejects Bangladesh’s charge over Hasina’s presser

Ministry of external affairs stated no government role in Sheikh Hasina’s media event. The ministry does not endorse statements made at the private forum. Bangladesh expressed outrage over the interaction, calling it an affront to its sovereignty. Dhaka urged India to clarify its policy regarding conspiratorial activities. Both nations seek constructive relations based on mutual…