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KOLKATA: CBSE schools have started sending notices to their Class-X board aspirants saying that there is no further reduction in the social science syllabus, in the wake of a ‘fake news’ that the Central Board of Secondary Education has again reduced the syllabus. The social science exams are scheduled for May 27. “This is fake. There has been no further reduction after what was done officially last year,” said Indrani Chattopadhyay, vice-principal of DPS Ruby Park. “For students, who are in the last leg of preparations, any news getting filtered down like this can cause excitement,” said Ayushman Sarkar, a Class-X student of DPS Ruby Park. Lakshmipat Singhania Academy has also taken cognizance of it. “We have told students to crosscheck with us or CBSE website,” said director Meena Kak. ... » Learn More about CBSE Syllabus: No further slash in curriculum, Institutes

10 times Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik impressed us with her style game inside the house. IMAGE: When Rubina Dilaik stepped into the Bigg Boss house with husband Abhinav Shukla, she made sure she caught everyone's attention in a sexy midnight blue flowing gown. Sporting blue eye-make up and matching nail colour, she flaunted her toned legs in the high-slit gown. Giving her company, was Abhinav who looked dapper in a white skirt, paired with black trousers and a slim tie. Photographs: Kind courtesy Rubina Dilaik and Bigg Boss /Instagram IMAGE: She won hearts with her incredible style and that 1000 W smile. Seen here wearing a ruffled lilac top with purple pants. She completed the look with bold lips and statement earrings. IMAGE: Come what may, Rubina had her fashion game always on point in the house. Purple seemed to be her favourite lip colour, and she loved tying her hair in a high-knot. IMAGE: Looking gorgeous in a pastel ... » Learn More about Rubina Dilaik’s Top 10 Bigg Boss looks

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now COVID-19 vaccination: No glitch in CoWIN from the start, says RS Sharma View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Petrol Prices Fuel price hike: Petrol, diesel rates hold steady for 2nd consecutive day #Petrol Prices Congress mocks Petroleum minister over his remark on fuel prices #Petrol Prices Centre, states should talk on reducing fuel prices: Sitharaman #Petrol Prices Transport strike in Tamil Nadu, affects commuters in State #Petrol Prices Fuel price rise does not impact only those who use cars, bikes: RBI Governor #Petrol Prices Fuel prices: Nagaland cuts taxes on petrol and diesel, fuel prices come down Just In 29 min ago 1.28 lakh people over 60 years get 1st dose of COVID vaccine 35 min ago China refutes reports on attacks against India's power grid 52 min ago 'Not ... » Learn More about Maharashtra government can cut taxes, reduce fuel prices: Devendra Fadnavis

On Tuesday, the government admitted in Parliament that the location of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is unknown to them and the extradition process would only begin once he was located. The disclosure, which was made by Minister of State, Home Affairs, Haribhai Chaudhary, came as a shock as in the past, various governments at the Centre, including the present one, have maintained that Dawood is living in Pakistan. Rediff.com digs into parliamentary archives to find out how governments have responded to questions about the whereabouts of India's Most Wanted Criminal. In 2015: 'Subject not located so far' In its latest reaction on Tuesday, the Narendra Modi government has done an apparent U-turn on the location of Dawood Ibrahim. When asked about his capture, MoS Home Affairs Haribhai Chaudhary responded: “Dawood Ibrahim is an accused in the Mumbai serial blast of 1993 and a Red Corner Notice No A0135/4-1993 is in existence against him. The ... » Learn More about Where is Dawood? One question, many answers in Parliament

Extreme weather events claimed the lives of more than 1.4 lakh people in the last 50 years, with deaths due to occurrences like heat waves and lightning witnessing a rise, according to a paper by country's top meteorologists. IMAGE: According to the paper in the past 50 years, 65,130 people were killed in 3,175 incidents of floods. Photograph: PTI Photo The paper also stated that the period from 1970-2019 recorded 7,063 extreme weather events --- heat waves, cold waves, floods, lightning and tropical cyclones. It also emphasised the need to develop action plans to prioritise high population states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Maharashtra, Kerala, and West Bengal that suffer from maximum mortalities by EWEs. "In the past 50 years (1970-2019) a total of 7,063 EWEs associated with at least one mortality, were found to have occurred in the country. These 7,063 events caused 141,308 deaths, with an average of 20 deaths per event," the paper said. The paper ... » Learn More about Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Under Secretary of Department of Cooperation asks film body to explain its stance in 7 days The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) is once again in the news, again not for all good reasons. This time the Under Secretary of Department of Cooperation has directed the KFCC to explain why an administrator should not be appointed for the apex body of the Kannada film industry. “The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies has recommended appointment of an administrator to the KFCC. You have to show the cause why an administrator should not be appointed and submit a reply in writing within seven days of receiving this notice,’’ said Radha HC, Under Secretary, Department of Cooperation in a notice to the KFCC president and secretary issued on February 26. Bangalore District Registrar of Cooperative Societies had recommended on February 24 to the State Government to appoint an administrator to the KFCC. The order also made it clear that KFCC should not take ... » Learn More about KFCC asked to give view on appointing administrator

Abhimanyu Easwaran and Anustup Majumdar’s half-centuries and Arnab Nandi’s four-wicket haul helped Bengal record a convincing 82-run win over Jammu and Kashmir in an Elite Group-E match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the 22 Yards ground, Salt Lake, here on Saturday. Asked to bat, Bengal scored a mammoth 368 for four and restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 286 to taste victory after two consecutive defeats. Productive stands After the early fall of Abhishek Raman, Abhimanyu (99, 105b, 11x4, 1x6) and Ritwik Roy Chowdhury (55, 62b, 7x4, 1x6) gathered 107 runs to lay a solid foundation. Abhimanyu was involved in another century partnership with captain Majumdar (92 n.o., 84b, 12x4). Following the departure of Abhimanyu in the 38th over, Majumdar and Kaif Ahmed (42, 27b, 7x4, 1x6) switched gears to add 68 in seven overs. Shahbaz Ahmed’s cameo (48 n.o., 17b, 4x4, 4x6) further boosted Bengal’s score. Dramatic collapse Jammu and Kashmir, which had a fine start thanks to openers Shubham ... » Learn More about Vijay Hazare Trophy | Bengal back to winning ways