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7 warning signs of structural defects every homeowner should know

Water intrusion can weaken concrete, promote mould, and accelerate structural decay. Signs such as damp basements, bubbling paint, soft flooring, or deteriorating concrete often indicate underlying moisture problems that threaten long-term stability and must be resolved quickly to avoid major repairs. Such structural flaws usually do not suddenly happen but rather progress gradually due to…

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Rare escape! North Korean soldier defects to South via heavily fortified border; officials begin investigation

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea on Sunday, successfully crossing the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), South Korea’s military said. The soldier, who expressed a desire to resettle in the South, was taken into custody by South Korean forces and will undergo investigation, officials said.The Joint Chiefs of…

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UGC’s draft undergraduate math curriculum flagged for ‘grave defects’ by over 900 experts: Here’s why

When the University Grants Commission (UGC) unveiled its draft curriculum for undergraduate mathematics this August, it was presented as an ambitious alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The proposal sought to weave together classical mathematical traditions, modern pedagogy, and interdisciplinary courses, even drawing on sources like the ‘Narada Purana’ and ‘Bharatiya Bijaganit’. But…

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