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Earth crossed this climate milestone in 2024. Effects will be visible in 2025

The world has officially crossed a significant climate milestone, with 2024 becoming the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This alarming revelation was confirmed by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service on January 10, 2025, highlighting the urgent need for action against climate change. The rising greenhouse gas emissions are propelling …

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Bizarre Harvard Ritual: Students strip and scream away exam stress

India Today

The night before exams is universally a time of heightened emotions-stress, excitement, nerves, and doubt often swirl together in a cocktail of pre-test anxiety. On the eve of final exams, Harvard students gather in the iconic Harvard Yard for a cathartic ritual: streaking and screaming their stress away. As midnight approaches, students strip off their clothes and run naked through …

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets new record with over 2.7 crore registrations

India Today

Pariksha Pe Charcha, an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reached a new milestone with over 2.79 crore registrations for its 8th edition in 2025. The 7th edition, held in 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, received much acclaim for its interactive town hall-style format. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR PPC 2025 In the spirit of PPC, schools across …

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Scientists unravel ignition that makes earthquakes go from slow to violent

India Today

A new study has unveiled the hidden mechanics behind the ignition of earthquakes, shedding light on the transition from slow, creeping motion to the violent ruptures that shake the Earth. These patches gradually expand until they evolve into rapid dynamics typically described by classical fracture mechanics. “We show that slow, aseismic processes are a prerequisite for seismic rupture, driven by …

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Andhra Pradesh proposes major intermediate education changes, feedback by Jan 26

India Today

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, has outlined several reforms to revamp intermediate education. Arts and humanities : First-year students in 2025-26 will study textbooks aligned with the existing syllabus, with fully revised materials introduced in 2026-27 for second-year students. BIE AP noted that over 15 states have already adopted NCERT textbooks for intermediate education, aiming to align with …

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Indian scientists uncover how the brain manages chronic pain

India Today

Chronic pain can make daily life challenging, but research shows that stress, fear, or hunger can sometimes reduce the sensation of pain. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science have now identified how certain brain neurons work together to manage chronic pain in mice. Prannay Reddy, a lead researcher on the team, explained that this excessive pain could result from …

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Andhra Pradesh board dismisses rumours of scrapping 1st year intermediate exam

India Today

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, has dismissed reports circulating in the media about the discontinuation of Intermediate first-year board exams from the academic year 2025-26. Addressing the rumours, Dr. Kritika Shukla, Secretary of BIE AP, stated, "It is hereby clarified that NO SUCH DECISION has been taken on the matter." BIE AP had proposed removing Intermediate first-year public …

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Andhra Intermediate Board proposes major reforms to reduce exam stress and align with national standards

The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education has proposed removal of board exam for Inter first year, to reduce stress on students and to align its exam pattern with that of boards in other states as well as the Central Board of Secondary Education. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, BIE Secretary Kritika Shukla said the proposal is to …

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Georgia Toffolo says she wants to 'tear up the rule book' as she reveals details of her wedding to James Watt and admits she could walk down the aisle NEXT WEEK

Daily Mail

Goergia Toffolo has revealed her unconventional approach to her wedding as she admitted she wants to 'tear up the rule book' when it comes to the planning. Georgia Toffolo has said she wants to 'tear up the rule book' as she reveals details of her wedding to James Watt and admits she could walk down the aisle NEXT WEEK The …

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Police officer, 47, who was left with horror injuries after being thrown to the ground when her horse bolted during a protest is suing the Met for £200,000

Daily Mail

A police officer who was seriously injured when her horse bolted during a Black Lives Matter protest in London is suing the Met Police. Footage of the protest in June 2020 showed the sickening moment PC Vernon was thrown backwards off the horse when she collided with a traffic light in Whitehall after thugs threw missiles at officers. PC Nicky …

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Delhi lawyer allegedly under stress from divorce dies by suicide

India Today

A 45-year-old Delhi-based lawyer, who was allegedly under stress due to an ongoing divorce case with his wife, shot himself dead with a licenced pistol, police said. According to the police, Mehendiratta, who died in a hospital on Tuesday evening, had been living separately from his wife amid the ongoing case. This latest case comes days after Puneet Khurana, a …

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UGC rules on faculty, V-C appointments: Can subjective criteria be quantified?

The Hindu

The recent draft University Grants Commission regulations on appointment and promotion of faculty and staff including vice-chancellors stress flexible criteria. The UGC Chairman M Jagadeesh Kumar has stated that the 2025 regulations aim to transform how faculty members are recruited and promoted in Indian Higher Education Institutions by introducing changes that enhance flexibility, inclusivity and excellence in faculty recruitment and …

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Stress in business often stems from a mismatch between effort and result: Yandamoori

The Hindu

Stress in business often stems from a mismatch between effort and result, said noted writer and motivational speaker Yandamoori Veerendranath. He was speaking at a session on ‘How to Handle Stress in Business While Balancing Health and Family Life,’ organised by the CREDAI Visakhapatnam chapter on Monday evening. He said that hard work without clear productivity, financial worries, and the …

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The hi-tech health trackers that could save your life: New 'wearables' can spot a faulty heartbeat, risky sleep disorders and even tell you when to stop drinking coffee... LIBBY GALVIN put 7 of them t

Daily Mail

The latest devices don't just count your steps, they can even identify a faulty heartbeat or risky sleep disorder — and tell you when to stop drinking coffee Every year there seems to be a new advance in the technology we can use to track our own health. With regards to sleep, the devices rely on sensors – for example, …

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Holy Carrot’s Daniel Watkins on making Veganuary simple, delicious and stress-free

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The process of caramelisation can emulate that flavour profile quite well.” Try heating your …

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Newsom and state leaders stress high-speed rail progress amid new challenges

LA Times

As California’s high-speed rail project faces pushback under a new presidential administration, state leaders on Monday touted its progress to eventually connect Los Angeles to the Bay Area while linking to a high-speed line between Southern California and Las Vegas. The link would tie “together a seamless high-speed rail network that will transform transportation in our region and beyond,” said …

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Tibet earthquake: How churning beneath Lhasa block led to 7.1 tremors

India Today

A powerful earthquake struck Tibet, in an area close to Mount Everest on January 7, 2025, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The quake, recorded at a magnitude of 6.8 by Chinese authorities and 7.1 by the U.S. Geological Survey, occurred at 9:05 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in Tingri County, approximately 80 kilometres north of the …

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Climate extremes in 2024 wreaked havoc on global water cycle

India Today

The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report, led by The Australian National University, reveals alarming trends in the global water cycle, driven by unprecedented temperature increases. According to the report, 2024 marked the hottest year on record, with air temperatures over land rising by 1.2 degrees Celsius since the beginning of the century and approximately 2.2 degrees Celsius since the Industrial …

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Micro Retirement: How young workers are balancing life and work

India Today

In a world where work-life balance has become a buzzword, young professionals are redefining the concept of retirement. Millennials and Gen Z workers are turning to 'micro-retirement' — a new trend that emphasises taking short, purposeful breaks from work to prioritise personal well-being, recharge, and explore life beyond the daily grind. Micro-retirement is the practice of taking intentional breaks from …

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British tech firm Elvie unveils smart baby bouncer

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British tech firm Elvie, known for its women’s health products, has unveiled its …

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Screen glare and chicken dinners: Know the antidote to unexpected migraine culprits

Hindustan Times

Do you spend hours scrolling through social media? According to a recent study led by researchers from Taiyuan Central Hospital in China, one of the two leading causes of painful headaches is scrolling on the phone for a prolonged period of time. Pippa Coulter, manager at UK migraine charity The Migraine Trust, told Daily Mail, “For some, light or screen …

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Biden says Americans shouldn’t forget Capitol attack -- but that there won’t be a repeat this time

Associated Press

President Joe Biden is decrying what he calls an “unrelenting effort” to downplay a mob of Donald Trump supporters overrunning the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block certification of the 2020 election — seeking to contrast that day’s chaos with what he promises will be an orderly transition returning Trump to power for a second term. In an opinion …

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The six questions every midlife couple MUST ask themselves this year if they want to stay married: On national 'divorce day', read this advice by top therapist Natasha Silverman

Daily Mail

Welcome to the first Monday of January, AKA 'Divorce Day', when law firms see a spike in enquiries from fed-up folks driven to the brink by festive disharmony. If you're keen to 'futureproof' your relationship, these are the six questions couples therapist Natasha Silverman says you must discuss with your partner. 'Men say their wives have zero sex drive, while …

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Centre weighs easing conditions for interest-free capex loans to states

Live Mint

New Delhi: States may find it easier to get 50-year interest-free loans for capital expenditure from the Centre in the last quarter of the current fiscal year. “The idea is to fast-track the disbursement of interest-free capex loans during the last quarter of the fiscal to encourage states to spend more on capital expenditure," the first person mentioned above said. …

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Earth crossed this climate milestone in 2024. Effects will be visible in 2025

Bizarre Harvard Ritual: Students strip and scream away exam stress

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 sets new record with over 2.7 crore registrations

Scientists unravel ignition that makes earthquakes go from slow to violent

Andhra Pradesh proposes major intermediate education changes, feedback by Jan 26

Indian scientists uncover how the brain manages chronic pain

Andhra Pradesh board dismisses rumours of scrapping 1st year intermediate exam

Andhra Intermediate Board proposes major reforms to reduce exam stress and align with national standards

Georgia Toffolo says she wants to 'tear up the rule book' as she reveals details of her wedding to James Watt and admits she could walk down the aisle NEXT WEEK

Police officer, 47, who was left with horror injuries after being thrown to the ground when her horse bolted during a protest is suing the Met for £200,000

Delhi lawyer allegedly under stress from divorce dies by suicide

UGC rules on faculty, V-C appointments: Can subjective criteria be quantified?

Stress in business often stems from a mismatch between effort and result: Yandamoori

The hi-tech health trackers that could save your life: New 'wearables' can spot a faulty heartbeat, risky sleep disorders and even tell you when to stop drinking coffee... LIBBY GALVIN put 7 of them t

Holy Carrot’s Daniel Watkins on making Veganuary simple, delicious and stress-free

Newsom and state leaders stress high-speed rail progress amid new challenges

Tibet earthquake: How churning beneath Lhasa block led to 7.1 tremors

Climate extremes in 2024 wreaked havoc on global water cycle

Micro Retirement: How young workers are balancing life and work

British tech firm Elvie unveils smart baby bouncer

Screen glare and chicken dinners: Know the antidote to unexpected migraine culprits

Biden says Americans shouldn’t forget Capitol attack -- but that there won’t be a repeat this time

The six questions every midlife couple MUST ask themselves this year if they want to stay married: On national 'divorce day', read this advice by top therapist Natasha Silverman

Centre weighs easing conditions for interest-free capex loans to states