Chandukaka Saraf marks 200 years in jewellery business, plans 5-7 new stores as consumer preferences evolve

Maharashtra-based Chandukaka Saraf plans five to seven new stores this year. The family business celebrates two centuries of operations and customer trust. Younger consumers are exploring diamonds and lightweight jewellery designs. Traditional motifs are adapting into contemporary formats for modern lifestyles. The company balances legacy with changing market expectations and aspirations.

15-year-olds are reading, calculating and reasoning worse than ever, thanks to AI, OECD finds

Global 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading, math, and science tests. Reading scores declined significantly, with students now performing at a lower level. Mathematics also saw a sharp drop, while science remained relatively stable. Digital distractions and AI use present complex challenges for learning outcomes. Wealthier students experienced the largest score declines, narrowing socio-economic gaps.

Saharanpur mosque row: YouTuber Huda Zariwala held over remarks against CM Yogi

YouTuber Huda Zariwala was arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly making objectionable remarks. These remarks were reportedly made against the chief minister and district magistrate. The arrest occurred after she participated in a protest against a mosque demolition. The mosque was removed from the collectorate premises following a court order. Police are currently taking further legal…

‘Leon was apologising’: How an illegal move cost Abhimanyu a sure-shot win in GCL

Abhimanyu Mishra’s winning position against Leon Luke Mendonca turned into heartbreak after a promotion sequence was ruled incomplete and illegal in a dramatic GCL encounter. With seconds left, Mishra’s dropped rook cost him crucial time, forcing him to replay the promotion with just one second remaining. He flagged instantly, handing Ganges Grandmasters a match-winning victory…