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DSSSB releases DASS Grade 2 notification 2026; apply online for 911 vacancies The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has published the DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Notification 2026 PDF for 911 posts including DASS Grade-II, Assistant Section Officer, and Legal Assistant. The notification was published on February 20, 2026, on the official website, www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in.The online application process for the DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Recruitment 2026 will start from February 24, 2026, and will continue until March 25, 2026. The application process will only be possible through the official website. The recruitment drive offers Group-B positions under the Government of NCT of…

Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon have stepped back into the spotlight with a charming public outing in Greece. The couple, often private about their romance, arrived together on the picturesque island of Hydra, blending vacation vibes with Brad Pitt’s upcoming film work.Warm welcome in HydraBrad William Pitt, aged 62, and Ines de Ramon, 33, touched down at Athens International Airport on February 19, 2026. They looked effortlessly stylish while handling their luggage. Brad Pitt sported a cream bomber jacket over a cozy knit sweater, relaxed loose jeans, a baseball cap, and classic sunglasses. Ines de Ramon complemented the look…

In India, the story of women and girls in science is organised around a mismatch between a widening pipeline and stubborn barriers. Put differently, the country is getting better at bringing girls and young women into STEM education but it has been much less consistent at converting those aspirations into long careers in scientific work. Why?According to the All India Survey on Higher Education 2021-22, women constitute 43% of higher education enrolment in STEM disciplines. Recent reports from Gujarat have also indicated sharp hikes in the number of women seeking seats in mechanical and civil engineering, which are fields long…

Family members and friends singing, dancing and offering gifts on the ‘martyrdom’ of a young man in Iran. (Credit: Sourced from an Iranian) As Muslims across the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, the usual fervour associated with the festival is highly subdued in Iran, according to Iranians living in India and western countries, reports Kalyan Das. Members of the diaspora told TOI that many families back home are grappling with grief following recent anti-regime protests and the deaths of loved ones, leading to a marked shift in how the holy month is being observed. Mohammed…

Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticised all-rounder Shadab Khan following the latter’s recent comments aimed at former national players. The backlash comes in the wake of Pakistan’s defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, a result that triggered widespread criticism of the Salman Ali Agha-led side.In response to former cricketers questioning the team’s performance, Shadab had pointed out that he had at least been part of a Pakistan side that beat India in an ICC event — something he suggested the previous generation could not accomplish. The remark did not sit well with Shehzad.New Zealand hold intense…

Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian star allrounder Hardik Pandya made Mahieka Sharma’s 25th birthday special with a heartfelt Instagram post — but it was Mahieka’s reply that truly stole the spotlight.Pandya shared an unseen video of the couple celebrating together, capturing candid moments of laughter, warm hugs and hand-in-hand strolls in an outdoor setting illuminated by fireworks. The clip ended on a romantic note, with the couple releasing a floating lantern into the night sky.New Zealand hold intense nets before Super Eight match vs Pakistan | T20 World CupHe captioned the video, “Happy birthday,…

Veteran actor Babloo Mukherjee candidly discussed his past, including a marriage at 17 and his subsequent divorce. He revealed a strained relationship with his children, stemming from his ex-wife’s alleged misrepresentation of past events. Mukherjee also touched upon his second marriage, which has been ongoing since 1992. Famed actor Babloo Mukherjee, who is currently in the TV serial ‘Gharwali Pedwali’, recently sat down for an interview where he opened up about his life and the struggles he has gone through over the years. In one of the segments of the video, he even opened up about his marriages and how,…

The colours of the natural world are not what they once were. More than half of the oceans have become greener over the last 20 years, and forests are turning brown prematurely. Various species of flora and fauna have also been changing their colours to adapt to rising temperatures, loss of habitats, and pollution.This ecological discoloration is a direct consequence of climate change.Living creatures are coloured a certain way for their survival and reproductive needs. Colours help escape predators, attract mates, and manage heat, among other functions.A study published in Biodiversity and Conservation found that rising deforestation in the Amazon…

Akola: Two back-to-back extortion threats, allegedly linked to Bishnoi gang, demanding Rs10 crore from Congress’s Akola MLA and Rs2 crore from a BJP leader in Akot have put the law enforcement agencies on alert. Akola West Congress MLA Sajid Khan Pathan allegedly received extortion call demanding ₹10 crore from Bishnoi gang associate Shubham Lonkar, police said. Following the threat, the MLA’s security has been enhanced. The development comes close on the heels of a separate case in which Akot BJP city president Harish Tawari was allegedly threatened through Signal messaging app.According to police, Tawari first received a message on Feb…

The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down many tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that a key emergency law he relied on does not give presidents the authority to impose such duties. The 6–3 decision was a major defeat for Trump and a relatively rare instance of the court checking his efforts in a second term that has relied heavily on tariffs as economic and foreign policy leverage against both allies and adversaries.The majority coalition brought together Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Justices Clarence Thomas,…