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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has dismissed reports that suggested a 15 per cent syllabus reduction for board exams in 2025 for Classes 10 and 12. Noting that “no such policy decision” has been taken, the board said, it has not issued any such notice or made any changes to the evaluation system or examination policy. Information related to the Board’s policy decisions is only published through the Board’s official website or through authorized channels, it added.  News agency ANI quotes CBSE as saying, “The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would like to clarify that the Board has not issued any such notice or made any changes to the evaluation system or… Read More »CBSE Dismisses Reports Of 15% Syllabus Cut For Board Exams, Calls It Baseless

A man in the US state of Chicago received the surprise of a lifetime when he learned that the local bakery he frequented near his home was owned by his birth mother who put him up for adoption nearly five decades ago. Vamarr Hunter, 50, of South Shore discovered that he was adopted at 35 and remained curious about meeting his mother ever since. It was after submitting a sample for genetic testing that Mr Hunter was informed about the uncanny coincidence, according to a report in The Washington Post. In 2022, California-based genetic genealogist Gabriella Vargas helped Mr Hunter track Lenore Lindsey, 67, the owner of ‘Give Me Some Sugah’ bakery. Once Vargas put… Read More »US Man Discovers Owner Of His Favourite Neighbourhood Bakery Is His Birth Mother

India are set to face Australia in a five-match Test series, starting November 22. The series, known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, is crucial for the Indian cricket team as it has its World Test Championship (WTC) final fate hanging on it. Visitors India need to win 4-0 in Australia to qualify for the summit clash comfortably, otherwise they will have to depend on various other results. Ahead of the all-important series, India head coach and former player Gautam Gambhir was asked on JioCinema to name the player, who could bat for 11 hours to defend a Test match. Gambhir replied “All the top seven.” Test series against Australia is a transformative experience after which an… Read More »Which Indian Players Can Bat 11 Hours To Save A Test Match? Gambhir Replies

It was well past midnight on November 5, 2024, the election day in the United States. The results were still coming, but a jubilant Republican crowd in Florida was certain of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. They gave him and his entire entourage a hero’s welcome. Among those on stage were his wife, Melania, and his youngest son, Barron Trump, who remained anonymous for much of his father’s campaign trail. Standing well over 6 feet and 9 inches tall, Barron, an imposing figure, flashed a smile at the sea of supporters. While Barron’s four older half-siblings — Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump —  have all taken on roles… Read More »Loves Football, 6 Feet 9 Inches Tall: What You Need To Know About Barron Trump

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Virat Kohli has the track record to turn around his poor form during the upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. Kohli arrived in Australia on the back of a horror outing with the bat against New Zealand at home, where he scored just 93 runs across six innings in a shock 0-3 loss at home. However, Gavaskar is confident of a turnaround, especially considering Kohli’s exceptional record in Australia. Historically, Australia has been a stage where Kohli has performed spectacularly, scoring 1352 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 54.08. He has also scored six centuries and four fifties Down Under. “Yes, I do. That’s because he hasn’t… Read More »Gavaskar Sets Record Straight On Kohli For Aus Tests. Says “Survive…”