How are ethanol-blending and India’s energy security linked? | Explained
Although the Indian government launched its Ethanol Blending Programme in 2003, it remained dormant for a decade and was around 2% in 2014. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL/The Hindu The story so far: On April 21, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said India should try to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the […]
UP Board result 2026 released: Official UPMSP website crashes; direct link to check Class 10, 12 scores on TOI portal
UP Board result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has released the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 results 2026 today, April 23, at 4 PM. Soon after the announcement, the official websites faced heavy traffic and students are reporting that the site is slow or not opening. The official websites are […]
Earth Day 2026: India’s plastic crisis and blame game
A LEGO building blocks set — complete with bricks, cars and bridges — is the highlight of my toddler’s toy cupboard. It has been in my family for over three decades, surviving rough play among cousins, flooded homes, and years locked away in an attic. Its continued usability is no accident: LEGO is made from tough, […]
UP Board Class 10 toppers list 2026: Kashish Verma and Anshika Verma jointly top with 97.83%
UP Board Class 10 toppers 2026: Kashish Verma and Anshika Verma jointly top with 97.83% UP board class 10 toppers 2026: Kashish Verma and Anshika Verma jointly secure first rank with 97.83%The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has declared the Class 10 board examination results for 2026, with the announcement made at 4 pm from […]
Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring
Low- and middle-income countries where new pathogens often emerge, are expected to proactively share biological materials and genomic data with the world. However, countries that develop life-critical vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics using that material are under no obligation to reciprocate with fair and timely access to these clinical products. Image used for representational purposes only […]
UP Board Results 2026: Girls outperform boys in Class 10, 12; pass rates at 90.42% and 80.38%
Girls have once again outshined boys in the UP Board examinations for class X and XII, results of which have been declared here on Thursday. According to Board Secretary, Bhagwati Singh, in the class X examination, the overall pass percentage stood at 90.42%. A total of 26,01,381 students appeared, including 25,91,831 institutional candidates and 9,550 […]
Up 12Th Toppers: UP Board class 12 toppers list 2026: Shikha Verma leads intermediate merit list with 97.60%
UPMSP Inter result 2026: Shikha Verma leads merit list as girls dominate UP Board results UP Board Class 12 toppers 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has declared the Intermediate examination results for 2026 along with the official toppers list from Prayagraj. The announcement was made at 4 pm, where Board officials also released […]
UP Board Class 10, 12 toppers 2026: Girls secure top positions in both classes, dominate merit list
UP Board Class 10, 12 toppers 2026 Prayagraj: The UP Board Class X examination 2026 has once again highlighted exceptional academic performance by students across the state, with the toppers list showcasing near-perfect scores and dominance by students from multiple districts including Sitapur, Barabanki, Jhansi and others.The overall merit list has been led jointly by […]
UP Board Class 12 Result 2026: Pass percentage at 80.38%, girls outshine boys again; all you need to know
Representational AI image The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has announced the Class 12 (Intermediate) examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 80.38%, reflecting a steady performance compared to recent years.A total of 24,86,072 students appeared for the examination, out of which 19,98,317 students successfully passed.The announcement was made from […]
Taural India featured in a Harvard Business School case study showcasing India’s rise in advanced manufacturing
How Taural India built a world-class casting business, featured by HBS PUNE: Taural India, a leading aluminium sand casting manufacturer, has been featured in a Harvard Business School case study, placing the company among a select group of global enterprises studied at one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.The case study follows the journey […]