Failure has always been a part of growth. Every invention, successful business, scientific discovery, and personal achievement has been built upon setbacks and lessons learned. Yet today, many young people fear failure more than ever before. Instead of viewing it as a stepping stone to success, they often see it as something to avoid at […]
AGARTALA: The School Education Department has issued a directive making it mandatory for all schools in the state to sing the national song “Vande Mataram” alongside the national anthem, according to the notification. The directive, reportedly issued to educational institutions across the state, requires students to sing “Vande Mataram” in addition to the national anthem
Walk through the aisles of any modern supermarket, and it becomes clear how dramatically our eating habits have changed. Shelves are lined with instant noodles, frozen meals, sugary cereals, packaged snacks, soft drinks, and ready-to-eat foods promising convenience in minutes. While processed foods have become an integral part of modern life, they also raise a
In today’s world, earning money is no longer enough; knowing how to manage it has become an essential life skill. Yet, millions of students graduate from schools every year without ever learning how to budget, save, invest, pay taxes, understand loans, or avoid debt. They may know complex mathematical formulas, historical events, and scientific theories,
Russia’s latest large‑scale missile and drone barrage has laid bare a serious and worsening air‑defence shortage in Ukraine, with officials warning that the country is struggling to intercept high‑speed ballistic missiles due to dwindling supplies of Patriot interceptors. The overnight assault, one of the biggest combined aerial attacks in months, struck Kyiv and surrounding regions
Europe is pouring billions of euros into defence as governments race to strengthen military readiness amid rising geopolitical tensions. But despite the political push for European self‑reliance, analysts say a large share of this new spending may ultimately flow to US defence firms, which continue to dominate key military technologies. According to recent NATO data,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia has delivered a series of significant strategic and economic gains for India, deepening one of New Delhi’s most important partnerships in Southeast Asia. The trip, marked by a ceremonial welcome and Modi being awarded Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, has set the stage for expanded cooperation across defence, minerals,
A series of explosive devices detonated near a hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his visit to Syria, according to early reports from security officials. The blasts, heard across parts of the Syrian capital, immediately triggered heightened security measures and raised concerns about the safety of foreign dignitaries
KAMALPUR: A house belonging to a CPI(M) leader was reportedly destroyed in a fire allegedly caused by an act of sabotage, with the party accusing the ruling party of orchestrating the attack, sparking fresh tension in Kamalpur. On Monday, CPI(M) workers staged a road blockade in the Chankap area under the 46-Surma constituency, protesting what
AGARTALA: Customers visiting the Electricity Corporation office at Sekerkote Daroga Bari to deposit their bills have been facing severe hardship for the past month due to a persistent server outage, with senior officials allegedly remaining unresponsive to the crisis. According to affected customers, counter staff have repeatedly informed them over the past month that bills
