Union Budget 2026: Teachers, technology and the true cost of school education reform

Union Budget 2026 is being pitched around growth, skills and competitiveness, but school education still gets judged by access—more classrooms, more enrolment. Education leaders argue the real test now is outcomes. Shiv Nadar School CEO Arti Dawar says sustained investment in teacher development, modern pedagogy, industry exposure and equitable tech access is essential to turn…

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5 psychology-backed tips that actually work

Nothing helps build trust in a relationship like truth, even if it stings. So, be honest and share your fears, mistakes, and small wins— without any filters. John Gottman’s research reveals that couples who disclose daily (those “bids for connection”) can weather storms 5:1 positively. Honesty isn’t brutal— it’s the glue that turns suspicion to…

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‘They don’t have guts’: Ajinkya Rahane mocks Pakistan over T20 World Cup boycott threat | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket team (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has been thrown into doubt following Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament, with the Pakistan Cricket Board issuing a strong warning that it could pull out in protest. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the final decision would rest with the government,…

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Economic Survey 2025-26 key highlights: GDP growth pegged at 7.4%, inflation at historic lows; banks and exports strengthen amid tariffs

India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with real GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26, even as the global environment remains fragile due to geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities, the Economic Survey 2025–26 said on Wednesday.Tabled in Parliament by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the survey said India’s macroeconomic…

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‘It’s a fine line’: Australian Open chief breaks silence on ‘animals in a zoo’ privacy row | Tennis News

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley at Melbourne Park. (Getty Images) Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has broken his silence on the growing debate around player privacy at the Grand Slam, admitting it is “a fine line” after several top stars complained about backstage camera access — with Iga Swiatek likening the experience to being…

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