Value outlasts success: Einstein’s message for students in an exam-obsessed world

Success is fleeting when it becomes identity, believed Albert Einstein (AI generated image) Every generation invents its own scoreboard. Ours prefers the numerical kind. Percentiles decide streams, cut-offs decide colleges, packages decide credibility. Even curiosity is quietly trained to ask a transactional question first: Will this be evaluated?In such an economy of numbers, a line…

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‘Sacred institution should not be linked’: Kiren Rijiju defends Dalai Lama amid alleged Epstein connection | India News

Dalai Lama and Kiren Rijiju (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday cautioned against linking the Dalai Lama with the recently released Epstein files. He said that the revered spiritual institution should not be dragged into unrelated controversies to malign its sanctity.In a post on X, Rijiju said, “The revered institution…

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Half of Columbia’s Class of 2030 to receive financial aid as acceptance rate drops to 4.2%

Columbia University admits 4.2% for Class of 2030 amid record applications Columbia University has reported one of its most selective admissions cycles yet, admitting just 4.2% of applicants to its Class of 2030, underscoring intensifying competition at top global institutions.According to reporting by The Columbia Spectator, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied…

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US tax refund tracker: How to check status, timelines after e-filing, paper filing; key details to know

US tax refund tracker: US taxpayers can track their income tax refund status using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) “Where’s My Refund” tool, which provides near real-time updates on refund processing stages, expected timelines and payment status.According to information available on the IRS website, refund status generally becomes visible within 24 hours after e-filing a…

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KKR’s playing XI for IPL 2026: Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana out, ‘Kartik Tyagi’ to debut | Cricket News

KKR’s predicted playing XI (ANI) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), three-time IPL champions, are gearing up for the 2026 season amid serious concerns in their pace bowling department. With Indian pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep ruled out due to injuries, and Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana expected to miss the initial phase, the team…

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