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A secret letter from senior Iranian officials warning of economic collapse and urging nuclear negotiations with the US has reportedly exposed deep divisions within Tehran's leadership. Despite public displays of unity and denials of internal strife, the leak has sparked a political firestorm, with legal threats issued against those who disclosed the classified document.

Parents can cultivate a love for reading in children by modeling the behavior themselves and making it a shared family activity. Leveraging popular movie adaptations and the sensory experience of physical books can further engage young readers. Creative strategies and collaboration with schools build a strong foundation for lifelong literacy.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to take cues from the US Federal Reserve stance on rate cuts in the near future, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

For Dalit History Month, we spotlight those from dalit households who have overcome barriers, showing how a single breakthrough in a family or neighbourhood can build pride and change futures

Connor McCaffery’s decision to leave Butler marks a turning point in his young coaching career, and Caitlin Clark’s brief but heartfelt reaction offered a glimpse into their shared journey. While McCaffery’s next move remains unknown, his time at Butler helped shape his coaching foundation. At the same time, Clark is gearing up for a crucial 2026 WNBA season after battling injuries. Together, they continue to balance personal growth and professional ambition, with their support for each other remaining a constant.

Antrophic says its newest model found vulnerabilities in every major operating system and browser—and wrote exploits for them without human help. It also escaped its own sandbox and emailed a researcher about it. The cybersecurity world is torn between genuine alarm and the suspicion that this is the most expensive press release ever written.

With the rise of AI in educational settings, students are finding themselves using these tools more often for their assignments, transforming a once invaluable resource into a dependency that stifles originality and deep thinking. Experts caution that this trend may have lasting effects on young minds still in development.

A 96-year-old Kerala woman, Karthyayani Amma, defied age and illiteracy by enrolling in a literacy program. She astonishingly scored 98% in her first-ever exam, excelling in reading, writing, and math. Her remarkable achievement, born from a personal desire to learn, inspired a nation and earned her prestigious awards, proving education knows no age limit.

For the second time in recent days, Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished despite evidence to the contrary

Patanjali Gurukulam revives ancient Indian learning traditions with a modern twist. Established by Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, it blends Vedic studies, yoga, and Ayurveda with contemporary academics and technology. The institution aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals, fostering intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth through a disciplined routine and holistic development, preparing them for a globalized world.

Every week, TOI+ subscribers ask questions about their health and India’s top doctors reply with clear, evidence-based guidance. From heart disease to diabetes, cancer to mental health, Hello, Doctor connects you directly with experts you can trust

Jupiter's direct motion on March 11th ushers in a period of renewed progress across all zodiac signs. This celestial shift, particularly significant as Jupiter approaches its exalted sign, promises to unlock communication, boost finances, and revitalize career and personal endeavors, bringing clarity and forward momentum.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya is in a relationship with influencer Daniela Legarda. The Colombian American content creator is a singer, author, and entrepreneur with more than a million YouTube subscribers. Known for sharing her life and mental health journey online, Legarda has also released music, written a book, and built businesses with her sister.

AI startup Anthropic's claim of automating COBOL modernization sent IBM's stock plummeting, wiping billions off its market value. The decades-old language, still powering critical systems, faces a modernization challenge. Anthropic's tool promises to drastically reduce the time and cost of translating COBOL to modern languages, threatening IBM's mainframe business model.