West Bengal teacher recruitment scam: 1,806 ‘tainted’ names and a 9-year timeline of rot |

WBSSC updates list of ‘tainted’ teachers but their school names not disclosed. Image: IANS The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Thursday released a freshly expanded list of 1,806 “tainted” candidates from the 2016 State Level Selection Test (SLST), marking another chapter in a recruitment catastrophe that has already triggered mass cancellations, arrests, CBI…

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Why peeling cucumbers can reduce their health benefit: How eating with the skin improves digestion and nutrition |

Cucumbers are a refreshing and versatile addition to meals, prized for their crisp texture, high water content, and low calories. Often used in salads, snacks, or chilled beverages, they are commonly enjoyed peeled, especially in recipes that call for a smoother texture. However, removing the skin may mean discarding a significant portion of the cucumber’s…

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‘Word’ play in Karnataka Congress: CM Siddaramaiah responds to DKS, takes open potshots at his deputy | India News

NEW DELHI: The power tussle for the top post in Karnataka Congress turned ugly on Thursday with chief minister Siddaramaiah taking open potshots at his deputy DK Shivakumar. Hours after Shivakumar posted a cryptic message reminding Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command to “keep one’s word and walk the talk”, the chief minister has hit…

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Cyber security rules: DoT withdraws duplicate notification; original telecom security amendments stay in force

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Thursday withdrew a duplicate Gazette notification issued last month, clarifying that the amended Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2025 – notified on October 22 – remain fully in force.The clarification came after the same TCS amendment notification was inadvertently republished on October 29 in place of a different rule…

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Why 2026 could be the year of big wage gains for young professionals in the US

After several bruising years in the labour market, where layoffs, hiring freezes, and economic uncertainty became the norm, America’s youngest workers may finally be catching a break. New graduates and early-career professionals (with up to four years’ experience) are poised to see stronger wage growth in 2026, according to new Glassdoor research.The finding marks a…

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5 reasons to use sandalwood powder for radiant, youthful skin: Natural solutions for acne, ageing, and oily skin |

Sandalwood powder has long been celebrated in traditional and Ayurvedic skincare for its remarkable benefits. Extracted from the aromatic wood of the sandalwood tree, it is prized not only for its soothing fragrance but also for its natural healing and skin-enhancing properties. This versatile ingredient can address a variety of skin concerns, from acne and…

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