New UFO files offer no answers – but something is happening in the skies

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The United States Government has released a new trove of documents on various cases of “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena” (UAPs) – many of which would have been described in the past as Unidentified Flying Objects or UFOs – including photos, videos and reports of unexplained events sighted in the sky and in space. The files detail […]

Can critical thinking competitions change how classrooms function?

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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 […]

UK could see 1 in 6 young people without jobs or education by 2031, warns report

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Representational AI photo Britain could be heading towards a ‘lost generation’ as nearly one million young people remain out of work, education or training, according to a government-commissioned review that warned the situation could worsen sharply in the coming years.The report said the unemployment rate among people aged 16 to 24 in the UK is […]

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test

A file picture of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket standing ready for launch. | Photo Credit: AP  A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad on Thursday (May 28, 2026) night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket […]