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Elon Musk's new preschool ‘Ad Astra’ set to break new ground in 2025; Here's what we know
Elon Musk, widely recognised for reshaping industries like space travel and electric vehicles, is now setting his sights on education. His newest project, Ad Astra, is a private preschool located in Bastrop, Texas, designed to transform how children learn. By combining a hands-on, STEM-focused curriculum with modern teaching methods, Ad Astra seeks to create an educational model that prioritises practical skills over traditional classroom methods.
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'Spent Rs 33 crores taxpayer money on carpets, curtains, luxurious toilets': Congress' Alka Lamba slams Kejriwal
Delhi Assembly Polls, Alka Lamba, slammed former Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, over the alleged use of Rs 33 crores of taxpayers' money for the renovation of the Chief Minister's official residence during the pandemic.
05.01 / 10:11
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The Smile Man coming soon on OTT! Where can you watch this electrifying Tamil thriller?
Tamil crime thriller The Smile Man is gearing up for its digital premiere following a limited theatrical release. Starring seasoned actor R. Sarathkumar, the movie delves into the gripping journey of a senior police officer grappling with Alzheimer's disease while on the trail of a ruthless serial killer. Directed by the talented duo Syam and Praveen, The Smile Man hit theaters on December 27, capturing the audience’s attention with its intense narrative and stellar performances.
05.01 / 10:11
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Govt should lower GST on cement at 18 pc, frame policy to boost demand: JK Lakshmi
cement to 18 per cent from 28 per cent and take some policy measures in the upcoming Budget to boost consumption of this key building material, a senior official of JK Lakshmi Cement said. In an interview with PTI, Arun Shukla, President and Director of JK Lakshmi Cement, said there is a case to increase cement manufacturing capacity in India to meet the rising demand, which is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 7-8 per cent.
05.01 / 10:11
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Govt to launch another round of PLI scheme for steel sector on Monday
production-linked incentive scheme for the steel sector on Monday. The 'PLI scheme 1.1' will be launched by the steel minister H D Kumaraswamy.
05.01 / 10:11
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Trump appoints lawyer Stanley Woodward to White House role
Donald Trump on Saturday named Stanley Woodward, an attorney who has defended several of the incoming president's top aides and associates as well as people charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack, to join his White House legal team.
05.01 / 09:39
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On day four of fast unto death, Prashant Kishor seeks support of Rahul Gandhi, Tejaswhi Yadav
Rahul Gandhi and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav. Talking to reporters here on the fourth day of his 'Amran anshan', Kishor also said he was ready to «follow» these leaders and if they were averse to his presence, he was willing to «withdraw».
05.01 / 09:39
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Kohli does not deserve place in Indian team...: Irfan Pathan lashes out at Virat for not working 'hard' enough
Virat Kohli for neither playing domestic cricket nor working hard to iron out the technical flaws in his game, former pacer Irfan Pathan on Sunday questioned star batter's place in the side and called for an end to the superstar culture in the Indian team. Kohli and Rohit Sharma were woefully out of form during the just-concluded Test series against Australia. The 1-3 defeat resulted in team losing out on qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
05.01 / 09:39
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River targets nationwide expansion with 25 new stores by March 2025
Electric scooter manufacturer River has announced plans to expand its retail footprint by opening 25 stores across the country by March this year. The Bengaluru-headquartered company inaugurated its first store in Coimbatore, the second such facility in Tamil Nadu after the first outlet in Chennai, which was established in 2024.
05.01 / 09:39
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There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Gavasakar tells senior players
Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday urged Indian batters to play in the Ranji Trophy without offering any excuses to iron out technical deficiencies that led to their peril in two successive series against New Zealand and Australia. Gavaskar said it was worrying to see the Indian batters churning out underwhelming efforts against New Zealand at home and in the just-concluded series against Australia Down Under.
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Assam Congress plans massive statewide reorganisation for 2026 assembly polls
Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Sunday said he will carry out a statewide reshuffle of all office-bearers of the party in February, with an eye on the assembly elections next year. In an interview with PTI, he said around 90 per cent of the office-bearers will be changed after assessing their capability, loyalty and performance in the last three-and-half years.
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NHAI prepays Rs 56,000 cr to its lenders in FY25 to save Rs 1,200 cr interest
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has pre-paid loans of worth Rs 56,000 crore during the current fiscal, helping the state-owned agency to save interest cost of around Rs 1,200 crore, a senior government official said on Sunday. The official told PTI that NHAI's total debt at the beginning of the current fiscal year was pegged at Rs 3.35 lakh crore, which stood at about Rs 2.76 lakh crore at the end of third quarter of 2024-25 fiscal year.
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