News Headlines
- Government initiatives launched in early 2026 focus on improving education, healthcare, nutrition and skill development for children and youth across the country.
- New environmental and clean-energy projects continue to expand renewable power capacity, supporting India’s long-term sustainability goals.
- Scientific and research bodies in India highlight recent advances in health, space and technology, encouraging young students to pursue STEM careers.
- Awareness drives on climate change and waste management are being organised in various Indian cities to promote responsible, eco-friendly lifestyles among citizens.
- Scientists worldwide report major progress in treating previously “untreatable” diseases, offering new hope through advanced medical research.
- New Zealand defeat India in the 2nd ODI, using clever batting tactics against spinner Kuldeep Yadav and levelling the series 1–1.
- At the India Open badminton tournament, 17‑year‑old Tanvi Sharma pushes World No. 2 Wang Zhiyi to three games, signalling a promising future for Indian badminton.
Thought of the Day
“Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.”
Meaning: Character means the true nature of a person when there is no reward, praise or fear of punishment.
This thought reminds students to be kind, respectful and helpful to everyone, including classmates, workers and younger children, even when it gives no personal benefit.
Word of the Day
“Meticulous“
Meaning: Very careful and precise; paying close attention to every small detail.
Example: “Riya was so meticulous with her science project that she checked every measurement twice before submitting it.”
Today’s Quiz
Which Indian physicist is known as the “father of the Indian space programme”?
Answer: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
Amazing Fact
Did you know?
There is a type of jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii, often called the “immortal jellyfish”, that can revert its adult body back to its youthful polyp stage when it is stressed, injured or old, potentially allowing it to repeat its life cycle many times.
On This Day
1978 – NASA’s OV‑102 orbiter is officially named “Space Shuttle Columbia”, marking a key milestone in the reusable space-shuttle era that inspired generations of students toward space science