Step to promote Odia under NEP: Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on IGNOU’s new diploma course launch

Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj hailed the launch of IGNOU’s Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) in Odia, terming it a step under NEP to promote mother-tongue learning. Inaugurated by Deputy CM Pravati Parida, the course has enrolled 31,000 students. IGNOU plans to translate all programmes into Odia within two years.

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Happy birthday Manju Warrier: First actress to charge Rs 1 cr in Mollywood; check out her current fee and net worth

Manju Warrier, celebrated as the “Lady Superstar” of Malayalam cinema, turned 47. She broke stereotypes by reportedly becoming the first Mollywood actress to command Rs 1 crore per film. After a 14-year hiatus, her comeback in ‘How Old Are You?’ was spectacular, and she’s now the highest-paid actress, with a net worth of Rs 142…

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US health research faces disruption as Trump administration pauses NIH grants, then restores them

The Trump administration briefly halted billions in research funding from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), affecting grants for studies on cancer, diabetes, and other health issues. The funding pause, triggered by a budget footnote from the Office of Management and Budget, limited expenditure to staff salaries. The restriction was lifted later the same…

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Charles Leclerc’s sand dune moment at Dutch Grand Prix sparks meme storm, here’s truth behind the phone

Charles Leclerc’s Dutch Grand Prix ended abruptly after a collision with Kimi Antonelli. Stranded at Turn 3, Leclerc borrowed a photographer’s phone to watch the remainder of the race from a sand dune. Despite the Zandvoort setback, Leclerc is now focused on the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Ferrari’s home race, aiming for a…

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