'Garlands cannot replace clarity': Acharya Prashant on Teachers' Day

IANS | September 5, 2025 9:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) On Teachers' Day, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant paid tributes to the nation's teachers, calling them the true custodians of society's future. He urged that the day must rise above rituals and greetings, and instead awaken reflection on education’s real purpose -- nurturing clarity, enquiry, and inner strength.

'A very happy Teachers Day', PM Modi hails their commitment and compassion

IANS | September 5, 2025 8:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Teachers' Day greetings on Friday, praising their dedication to nurturing minds, which is the foundation of a stronger and brighter future. He also paid tribute to former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.

CEO Tim Cook announces two new Apple stores in Bengaluru and Pune, says 'thrilled' to bring the best to the people in India

IANS | September 5, 2025 3:10 AM

San Francisco/New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) As Apple is preparing to expand its retail presence in India, the company's CEO Tim Cook has officially announced opening of two more official retail outlets in Bengaluru's Hebbal and Pune's Koregaon Park and said the US tech giant was "thrilled" to continue to bring the best of its technology to customers across India at these two new outlets.