Can critical thinking competitions change how classrooms function?

Educators say initiatives like Times Critical Thinking Championship can encourage inquiry-driven learning and help move schools beyond rote memorisationCan a competition change the way classrooms function? At a time when India’s education system is attempting to move beyond memorisation and exam-centric learning, the question is becoming increasingly significant. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions…

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Is it true that … you need to work out if you want to lose weight? | Life and style

In order to lose weight, most people need to maintain a calorie deficit over a sustained period, says Bethan Crouse, a performance nutritionist at Loughborough University. “This can be done by increasing exercise to boost your calorie expenditure and therefore create a deficit,” she says. “In that case, exercise might be the key to losing weight. But you…

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Banking panel to review PSB constraints, credit flow: DFS Secretary

A proposed High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will examine balance sheet constraints faced by public sector banks and ways to better leverage their capital, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Friday, PTI reported.The government is expected to announce the terms of reference for the panel soon.“This committee is expected to review the…

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Breaking news for Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney: the forward is facing a potential 12-month ban after allegedly breaching FA betting regulations. The Football Association confirmed that Toney has been charged with multiple counts of misconduct relating to gambling activities, and if found guilty, he could be sidelined for the entire 2023–24 campaign. This shock development comes as a major blow to both club and country. The 27-year-old has been in scintillating form, scoring 14 goals in 25 Premier League appearances this term and earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s senior England squad. His goalscoring prowess had made him a key figure for Brentford, who are battling to secure their top-flight status, and his potential absence would be keenly felt on the pitch. For now, Toney maintains his innocence and has requested a personal hearing to present his case. The FA’s independent regulatory commission will hear the evidence in due course, and a final decision is expected within the next few weeks. Until then, the striker remains free to play, though the mere prospect of a year-long suspension has already sent shockwaves through the footballing world

A harsh punishment awaits the English star. According to well-informed sources, the Football Association is preparing to hand down a severe sanction to one of its high-profile players. The specific offence has not yet been disclosed, but insider reports suggest that the breach of regulations is considered serious enough to warrant a significant suspension. Should…

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RRB JE Recruitment 2026 notification released for 4,098 technical posts with applications starting August 14; check details here

RRB announces 4,098 Junior Engineer vacancies with online applications opening from August 14 RRB JE Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 04/2026 for recruitment to Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts. The recruitment…

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Duleep Trophy 2026: Central Zone hand Rajat Patidar captaincy, Rinku Singh named deputy | Cricket News

Rajat Patidar (PTI Photo) RCB’ title winning captain Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Central Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, with Rinku Singh named his deputy for the prestigious domestic tournament, scheduled to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10.The leadership duo…

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