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What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?

King Charles III with Queen Camilla during the state opening of parliament in Westminster on Wednesday. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/ReutersView image in fullscreenKing Charles III with Queen Camilla during the state opening of parliament in Westminster on Wednesday. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/ReutersKing's speechExplainerWhat is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and propo...

Kamal Haasan proud of Vijay's journey, says he's no longer just an actor

Kamal Haasan proud of Vijays journey says hes no longer just an actor

UPSC Civil Services answer keys released for GS Paper 1, CSAT: Check direct links

UPSC Civil Services answer keys released for GS Paper CSAT Check direct links

Beyond the classroom: What students truly need to learn

When we look back at our schooling, there is a familiar pattern many of us recognise.We learnt a great deal of content — trigonometry, logarithms, rhombuses, quadratic equations, chemical formulae, and the reproductive parts of flowers. In science labs, learning also came alive through hands-on experimentation — careful observation and the occasional dissection of frogs and specimens, part curiosity, part hesitation, all taken very seriously at the time. We solved problems about trains moving at...

मानसा की बेटी ने पंजाब बोर्ड परीक्षा में हासिल किए 500 में से 500 नंबर, बनीं टॉपर,आसमान में उड़ने का है सपना

The jewellery styles that always look cheap, no matter what the price tag - and the elegant pieces to choose instead

The jewellery styles that always look cheap, no matter what the price tag - and the elegant pieces to choose insteadUK expert Angela Moore has revealed what makes jewellery look 'elegant'  READ MORE: The small hidden details that could mean your jewellery is worth THOUSANDS more than you thinkBy ELMIRA TANATAROVA, ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Updated: 11:34, 13 May 2026 e-mail 3 View comments

CBSE 12th Result 2026: Top 10 regions with highest pass percentage

CBSE th Result Top regions with highest pass percentage

A brief history of the Maruk Trophy, a fake award for the MVP of early NHL eliminations

Has a player from your favorite team ever won the Conn Smythe?Probably not, because your team never wins anything, and the Conn Smythe is very much an award for winners. Even in those rare years where it goes to a player from the team that loses in the final, like Connor McDavid a few seasons ago, you’re still talking about somebody from a team that’s won three rounds. That’s a lot of winning. And since the Conn Smythe is the only playoff-specific award the NHL has, that means anyone whose team...

Margot Robbie: Women today have similar conversations as in Tudor play

Margot Robbie: Women today have similar conversations as in Tudor playJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYasmin RufoGetty ImagesMargot Robbie has become a co-producer of 1536 for the acclaimed play's West End transferAs rumours spread that Anne Boleyn, the English queen, is about to be executed, three working-class women in Essex sit around drinking, gossiping and wondering what it all means for them.That's the premise of 1536, the Tudor-set play that has arrived in London's West End wit...

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Abu Dhabi Judicial Department highlights role of marriage in strengthening family stability

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has highlighted the importance of marriage in building stable families and supporting social sustainability during an awareness lecture held in Khalifa City. The session, titled “The Importance of Marriage and its Role in Building the Individual and Society,” was organised in coordination with the Citizens and Community Affairs Office at the Hilal Zayed Al Shehhi Majlis. The lecture forms part of the “Majalisna” initiative launched by the Judicial Department under t...

The Longevity Publishing Boom Has Arrived. What’s Worth Reading.

LeadershipLeadership StrategiesThe Longevity Publishing Boom Has Arrived. What’s Worth Reading.ByAvivah Wittenberg-Cox,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gender and generational balance - in countries, companies & couples.Follow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 05:36am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Five new books on longer lives, ageing workforces, and what comes next — a...

CBSE 12वीं रिजल्ट जारी, 85.20 प्रतिशत पास, 17 हजार से अधिक छात्रों को मिले 95% मार्क्स

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CBSE Class 12 results released, 85.20% students pass

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Tuesday announced the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage slipping to 85.20 per cent from last year’s 88.39 per cent.According to the board, 1,780,365 students had registered for the examinations this year, of whom 1,768,968 appeared. A total of 1,507,109 students cleared the exams.The decline marks a drop of 3.19 percentage points compared to 2025, when 1,496,307 students had passed the Class 12 examinations.S...

'Golden rule' tells you legal rights if a drone flies near your house

There are strict regulations with new legislation from 2026

Gorilla warfare! Homeowner faces £20,000 fine if she refuses to remove 4ft-high ape statue from over her front door

Gorilla warfare! Homeowner faces £20,000 fine if she refuses to remove 4ft-high ape statue from over her front doorBy NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:42, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 09:42, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

CBSE declares Class 12 results. What is the grading system and passing criteria?

CBSE declares Class results What is the grading system and passing criteria

Ganga Dussehra 2026: गंगा दशहरा और गंगा सप्तमी में क्या है अंतर? जानिए महत्व

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'Our homes are two minutes from each other but a peace wall makes it 20 minutes'

'Our homes are two minutes from each other but a peace wall makes it 20 minutes'27 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMark SimpsonCommunity correspondent, BBC News NIBBCLily and Michelle have becomes friends If there was not a peace wall between Lily Brannon and Michelle Bradley's homes the friends would be a mere two minute walk away from each other. But a huge brick wall on the Springfield/Springmartin Road in Belfast effectively stops them being neighbours and makes that a 20 to 30...

CBSE class 12 pass percentage stands at 85.20%; girls outperform boys

CBSE declared the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Out of 17.69 lakh students who appeared, 15.07 lakh cleared the examination. Girls recorded a higher pass percentage than boys, while transgender candidates achieved a 100% pass rate. More than 94,000 students scored above 90%. CBSE also introduced On Screen Marking for digital evaluation and announced supplementary examinations from July 15, 2026.