Author: M Pansare

The world stands at a crossroads. Climate change, social inequality, geopolitical instability, and rapid technological disruption demand innovative solutions—and they demand them now. At the center of this moment is youth leadership development. While global challenges may seem overwhelming, one of the most powerful forces for change is already emerging: young people equipped with the skills, confidence, and global perspective to lead. The question is no longer whether students care about global issues. They do.The real question is whether we are preparing them to act. Why Youth Leadership Development Matters in a Globalized World   Today’s students are growing up in…

Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. In honor of Gen. George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22, this week’s super-size challenge is focused on the literature and history related to the American Revolution. In the 10 multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to exhibits, books and other materials related to this intense chapter in the country’s story, including an award-winning biography of the general and first U.S. president. Source link #Test #Knowledge #Authors #Events #Helped #Shape #United #States

[ad_1] We’ve all been there: The dress is a 10/10, the hair is doing exactly what it’s told, and then you look down. Suddenly, your favorite boots make you look “stumpy,” or your go-to flats make your elegant midi dress look like a nightgown.Dresses are the “one-and-done” heroes of our wardrobe, but the shoes? They’re the directors. They decide if you’re headed to a board meeting, a farmer’s market, or a dive bar.By the end, you’ll have a small rotation of go-to combinations you can repeat with confidence no second guessing at the door.Need a wardrobe refresh? Grab your free…

67 Twist and turn minds with brain teasers for kids that give their thinking muscles a bodybuilder-like workout. These clever puzzles challenge learners to spot patterns, solve mysteries, use critical thinking skills, and stretch their imaginations to see out-of-the-box solutions. In addition to building confidence, they create lively discussions as students try to explain their solutions. Sneak them into group activities or morning routines to turn everyday moments into big “Aha!” experiences. Twist words with logic brain teasers When it comes to teaching critical thinking, puzzles, riddles, and coded challenges certainly stretch a child’s metacognition. As students delve into collaborative…

New Delhi: Health-tech company Qure.ai unveiled its report titled ‘AI in Action: Transforming Health Outcomes Across India’s Care Spectrum’ at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across India’s public healthcare system.The report documents how AI is being deployed at scale to address key public health challenges such as tuberculosis (TB), lung cancer and acute neurological conditions, drawing on evidence from state-level programmes, large public health initiatives and multi-country clinical studies.According to the findings, embedding AI into existing healthcare workflows has helped accelerate diagnosis, reduce systemic delays and improve access to timely care without…

The longer-term picture is more sobering. Although more students enrolled in both four- and two-year colleges, small school alumni did not complete community college in greater numbers than the comparison group. After six years, about 10 percent of students had earned an associate degree, roughly the same share as students who did not attend the small schools. Researchers also found no differences in employment or earnings. There was one notable exception. Students who enrolled in four-year colleges were more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree if they had attended a small high school. Almost 15 percent of the small-school students…

यूपी उपमुख्यमंत्री ब्रजेश पाठक Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday said that the licences of 178 private hospitals in the state were cancelled, of which the licences of 59 hospitals were revived after a hearing.Replying to a supplementary question by Atul Pradhan of the Samajwadi Party regarding the number of complaints received against private hospitals in the state and the action taken against them, Pathak said, “Around 500 complaints were received against private hospitals, and we had cancelled the licences of 1678 hospitals. After cancelling the licences, the hospitals appealed to an authority, which revived the…

New Delhi: The government is looking to provide access to e-books and AI resources to medical students to help them hone their skills better, with the first phase of the initiative covering around 57 medical colleges in the smaller towns and rural areas, according to a senior Health Ministry official.Speaking at the AI Impact Summit here, Deputy Director General (Medical Education) B Srinivas stated that students from medical colleges in remote areas find it challenging to access e-books and good technical materials, including this AI material.”So the government is thinking of using the leverage of AI to reach out to…

I will never forget the day when I first began thinking in French. I was driving south on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, mentally reviewing the work I needed to complete that afternoon as a research assistant in my university’s French Department.  It took me a moment to realize that for the first time in the six years I had been studying the language I was no longer translating to English in my head. I was thinking in French. I celebrated the moment: after six long years, I was finally — and belatedly — fluent. That moment has particular…

Key points: A purposeful commitment to responsible edtech use–and to professional development for teachers–is necessary to ensure edtech is innovative and transformational, according to CoSN‘s annual 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report. The report identifies the top Hurdles (challenges) schools must overcome, Accelerators (mega-trends) driving innovation, and Tech Enablers (tools) transforming teaching and learning this year. Informed by an international Advisory Board of more than 130 education and technology experts, the report reflects the realities and opportunities education systems face in 2026, such as using AI responsibly, ensuring cybersecurity and safety online, and providing intentional professional development for educators that is…