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Bangalore : Stonehill International School is proud to announce that its students have once again excelled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Five students scored above 40 points out of the maximum of 45. These five high-achieving students are Siddharth Pathak, Anhad Singh Narang, Annanya Karthik, Shravya Shankar, and Arundhati Sathish, placing them in the top 8% globally. Siddharth Pathak and Anhad Narang, with totals of 42 points, rank within the top 2.5% of all IB Diploma candidates worldwide. Reflecting consistent academic strength, 25% of the cohort scored 35 points or more. Three students were awarded the prestigious Bilingual Diploma in Japanese and Korean. Stonehill students achieved top grades across 15 different subjects, highlighting the accessibility of academic excellence at Stonehill, regardless of the chosen pathway. Stonehill Graduates from the Class of 2025 have collectively received offers from universities in 18 countries, including 39 offers from institutions ranked among the top 50 globally. While some students will pursue traditional disciplines such as Economics, Engineering, Business Management, and Law, others are exploring diverse fields including Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, Anthropology, and Design. "These results are a reflection of the commitment, resilience, and hard work of our students and teachers," said Joe Lumsden, Head of School, Stonehill International School. "Considering the challenges this cohort has faced in recent years, I'm especially proud of their achievement. Our consistent success with a fully inclusive approach to the IB is a testament to the dedication of our entire faculty." Stonehill's inclusive ethos focuses on identifying student potential and providing tailored support to help every learner achieve excellence. Year after year, students of varied abilities and interests continue to thrive in the nurturing academic environment that Stonehill provides. The school's inclusive approach and commitment to diverse pathways for success will be further strengthened next year with the first cohort of IB Career-related Programme students graduating alongside the Diploma Programme candidates. For more information about Stonehill International School, visit: www.stonehill.in
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 10: Knowledgeum Academy, a learner-centric IB World School backed by the prestigious JAIN Group, announces the release of its IBDP results for the Class of 2025. As learners prepare to embark on new academic and personal pursuits, this moment offers not only a reflection on their performance but also on the journey that brought them here - a journey defined by inquiry, intention, and individual growth. This year, Knowledgeum Academy recorded a 90% IB Diploma success rate, with an average score of 32 points and a highest individual score of 41 poin ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth title. From Dressing Room To Field of Play, Check Raw Emotions As Team India Beat Pakistan To Compl ...Read More >
NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 10: Knowledgeum Academy, a learner-centric IB World School backed by the prestigious JAIN Group, announces the release of its IBDP results for the Class of 2025. As learners prepare to embark on new academic and personal pursuits, this moment offers not only a reflection on their performance but also on the journey that brought them here - a journey defined by inquiry, intention, and individual growth. This year, Knowledgeum Academy recorded a 90 IB Diploma success rate, with an average score of 32 points and a highest individual score of 41 point ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 57-year-old retired telecom employee from Kishan Ganj, north Delhi, lost Rs 14 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam after cyber fraudsters, posing as Mumbai Police, threatened him with arrest over alleged bank fraud. Two suspects, Banshi Lal and Prem Kumar, both 20-year-old graduates from Barmer, Rajasthan, have been arrested.According to police, the case came to light when the victim filed a complaint via the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), stating he received a video call from scammers who claimed his bank account was linked to illegal activities and that Mumbai Police w ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 10: Knowledgeum Academy, a learner-centric IB World School backed by the prestigious JAIN Group, announces the release of its IBDP results for the Class of 2025. As learners prepare to embark on new academic and personal pursuits, this moment offers not only a reflection on their performance but also on the journey that brought them here - a journey defined by inquiry, intention, and individual growth. Also Read | India Monsoon Fury 2025: Home Ministry Releases INR 1,066 Crore for Flood and Landslide-Hit States - Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala a ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Padukone reshared a video of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, in which the athlete opened up about her struggl ...Read More >
Mumbai: D Y Patil International School, Worli, hosted a significant co-creation session in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB), bringing together global leadership, 12 IB officials, and Heads and Coordinators from nine IB schools across Mumbai. Titled "Shaping the Future of Hybrid Learning," the session focused on preparing students to think independently and adapt in an evolving educational landscape. IB Director General Attends, Highlighting India's Growing Role The event was attended by Olli-Pekka Heinonen, director general of the IB, and Mahesh Balakrishnan, senior ma ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers' issues despite completing 19 months in office. Speaking at the Kisan Morcha state office-bearers' meeting at the BJP headquarters in Hyderabad, he accused the state government of neglecting farmers due to its skewed policies. He urged party workers to collaborate with the Kisan Morcha to highlight farmers' grievances and counter the Congress' "anti-farmer" stance. He directed the Morcha members to launch agitations, gather grassroots- ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The three-member committee formed by the Higher Education department to probe the FM College student self-immolation case, will conduct its second round of investigation from Friday and question all members of the internal complaints committee (ICC). The committee, led by director of Higher Education Kali Prasanna Mohapatra, will interrogate eight members of the ICC that was formed on July 1, besides students and college employees who were witness to the incident on July 12, for two days. The Regional Directorate of Education has asked the ICC members and three students to appea ...Read More >
Kullu: All eyes will be on the Dalai Lama when he turns 90 on July 6, as he may announce his successor that day. The year-long birthday celebration of the Tibetan spiritual leader will kick off on July 6 in Mcleodganj near Dharamshala, the headquarters of the Tibetan govt-in-exile, and conclude on July 5 next year.Many ministers in the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), including Penpa Tsering, Sikyong or the elected head of CTA, and deputy speaker Dolma Tsering, have said the Dalai Lama may reveal his successor when he turns 90. Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, speaker of the Tibetan govt-in-exile, t ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Solana has returned to the spotlight as speculation around a potential Solana ETF approval gains momentum. While still unconfirmed, growing signals from market insiders suggest that regulatory green lights may not be far off. If approved, a Solana ETF would mark a major milestone for the ecosystem, opening the door to traditional capital flows and broader institutional exposure, similar to what Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced following their own ETF breakthroughs. For long-term ...Read More >
New Delhi: 202,103 students worldwide received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the May 2025 examination session. This marks a 4.8% increase in the number of students receiving DP and CP results. The IB celebrates the achievements of all students who have reached this important milestone. Over the course of the two-year DP and CP journey, they have developed the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in a changing world and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Today's IB graduates join a community of more than 2.7 million lifelong ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A seven-year-long project in the US that analysed 3,900 research papers in social sciences has revealed that results from about half the papers examined for reproducibility were precisely reproducible as they yielded the same result when the same analytical method was applied to the same data. Findings help provide a picture of scientific credibility in the social and behavioural sciences. A random selection of 600 papers published between 2009 and 2018 in 62 journals and spanning across social and behavioural sciences was analysed for reproducibility, researchers incl ...Read More >