Education is often measured by how much information a person can remember, but learning involves far more than simply collecting facts. Plutarch captured this idea with the words, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” The quote suggests that true education should encourage curiosity, independent thinking and…
Sawan Purnima 2026 presents a date confusion with Purnima Tithi spanning two days. The Purnima Vrat will be observed on August 27, while the festival is on August 28. Devotees will perform puja during the morning hours of August 28 before Purnima ends. Moonrise on August 27 is important for those observing the Vrat. This…
Thalles de Souza (Credit: Business Insider) Thalles de Souza was 13 years old when police stormed into his house in Vila Kennedy, a community in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, shouting and shooting. They were looking for a family member. He nearly got shot walking into his own kitchen.That morning did not stay contained to itself….
Trigger Warning: The following content contains mentions of death. Reader discretion is advised.Haryanvi singer, actor and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on August 26, 2026. He was reportedly 32 years old. The incident took place in the City Kotwali area. Reportedly Ankit Baliyan had completed his workout…
Image(s): Left/ HBO/Right/Walailak University, Nakhon Sithammarat, Thailand A newly described mountain horned dragon from western Thailand has given the world a species name with a fantasy-inspired twist. Researchers have named the small, spiny lizard Acanthosaura syrax, after Syrax, the dragon ridden by Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon. The animal was found…
Financial worries can quickly throw the mind into disarray. One bill, one late payment, one school fee, one medical expense, one uncertain salary. The heart can beat faster. The mind may continue to count, fear, plan, even on what seems like an ordinary day.Bible Verse of the Day August 27, 2026, finds comfort in Matthew…
NIT Rourkela records 1,340 placement offers in 2025-26 NIT Rourkela placement 2025-26: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela students received 1,340 placement offers during the 2025-26 placement drive, along with 364 six-month internship offers. Pre-final-year students also secured 258 summer internships, the highest number of such offers recorded in the institute’s history.The B.Tech programme recorded…
Kangana Ranaut recently made it clear that she is “not a puppet” of the political party and acknowledged that the BJP might not always back her in the future. She also spoke about her acting career, noting that several directors still consider her a “hugely desirable actress,” and expressed a preference for age-appropriate roles opposite…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India cannot expect a significant rise in its Olympic medal tally unless it starts competing in many sports where it currently has little or no representation, including surfing and sport climbing.Addressing athletes, students and volunteers virtually during the Khelo India Dialogue ahead…
Handkerchief Pool was a visitor favourite for its ability to pull in handkerchiefs and return them washed and clean. (NPS photos) Long before Yellowstone National Park became known for strict rules around its hot springs and geysers, visitors were encouraged to marvel at some of the park’s unusual thermal features.One of them was Handkerchief Pool,…