Two misses, third hit for AI flight? Will flight IC 957 break the jinx and be third-time lucky? The flight bound for Singapore, which was to be the first commercial flight to officially take off from the Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) on the two missed inaugural dates, is finally destined to take off on May 23.
Swanky rly station, but lacks amenities A swanky, air-conditioned room with excellent seating arrangements. That is the passenger reservation office at Cantonment station declared open a fortnight ago. Unfortunately, some basic amenities - drinking water, toilets - have been given the go-by.
Sai Baba on the tongue As a child I was physically overpowered by my oppressors so I learned to protect myself with verbal skills. I developed the ability to use words like swords to cut my enemies to size. I was addicted to book knowledge to strengthen my attacks.
Are poor SSLC and PUC results a sign of falling educational standards in the state? How can students’ performance be improved?
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