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Shantinikethan Indian School celebrates the outstanding achievement of Nihal Badhshah of Grade 9, who has brought great honour to the school through his exceptional performance in the Shastra Prathibha Contest 2025, organised by SIFQ in association with Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan(VVM).Nihal secured second position at the GCC-level competition, earning the prestigious opportunity to represent the GCC region at the National-Level Finals held at IIT Gujarat on May 16. Competing in the Junior Category against some of the brightest young minds from across India and abroad, he displayed remarkable scientific aptitude, dedication, and perseverance.Adding another feather to his cap, Nihal was declared a National-Level Winner following the final round—an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects his passion for science and commitment to excellence.The school extends its heartfelt congratulations to Nihal, sincere appreciation to his parents for their unwavering support, and gratitude to the teachers and mentors who guided him throughout this inspiring journey. His success is a shining example for fellow students and a testament to our commitment to nurturing scientific talent and excellence. Source link
Anthropic said Friday it has suspended access to two powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a US national security order. Just three days after publicly launching Fable 5, the company said in a blog post that it received a government directive banning all foreign nationals, even ones who work at Anthropic, from accessing Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over national security concerns. “The net effect of this order is that we must abruptly disable Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all our customers to ensure compliance,” it said.The company said it received the letter on Friday evening.. Axios reported that the letter came from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The US Commerce officials did not immediately respond to a request from AFP. The firm said that the letter did not state what specifically concerned the government. However, the firm’s “understanding is that the government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’” the Fable 5 model such that it could aid hacking. Fable 5, released Tuesday, is a locked-down version of Mythos 5, a cutting-edge AI model that Anthropic has held back from the public amid concerns that it had unprecedented abilities to identify software vulnerabilites — or holes in code that hackers could exploit Mythos 5 — the unrestricted model — has only been released to select companies. The European Union, which gained access to Mythos earlier in June after weeks of talks, said the latest development further underlined “Europe’s need for technological sovereignty”. “We take note of Anthropic’s statement and are assessing,” said Thomas Regnier, a spokesman for the European Commission, which this month unveiled measures to slash the 27-nation bloc’s dependence on America and Asia for key technologies, including AI. Anthropic said it had reviewed the “jailbreaking” method at the centre of the speculation and the hacking opportunities it exposed, but it does not believe Fable 5 gives hackers capabilities that are not already available through other public models. The firm said that none of its security testers had found a “universal jailbreak,” or a way to bypass it’s safeguards against helping hackers.“We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundredsof millions of people,” the company said. “If this standard was applied across the industry, we believe it would essentially halt all new model deployments for all frontier model providers.”Anthropic has been locked in a legal standoff with the Trump administration for refusing to allow its technology to potentially be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, leading the Pentagon to cut contracts with the company. Source link
A student from MES Indian School, Doha, has brought pride to Qatar by earning an invitation to present her scientific work at Indoor Air 2026, a prestigious conference of International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate to be held in Singapore from June 14 to 18, 2026.Grade 6 student Alima Bint Hashir PK (11) first developed an innovative, low-cost air filter during her Grade 5 school exhibition. Using a simple tiffin box, a car AC filter, and a small DC fan, and inspired by the Corsi–Rosenthal box concept, she created an affordable air-cleaning device aimed at making public awareness about improving indoor air quality using easily available materials.Her project was subsequently featured on the official platform of the Corsi–Rosenthal Foundation (USA), along with her photograph in school uniform, and was widely appreciated and shared by leading international experts in the field.Impressed by her enthusiasm and potential at such a young age, Dr Asit Kumar Misra, Research Fellow at University College Cork, Ireland, mentored Alima in converting her school project into a full research paper. The paper was submitted to Indoor Air 2026 and has now been accepted for presentation at the conference, where she will share the stage with senior researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world.Indoor Air 2026, organised under the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), is recognised as one of the world’s leading scientific platforms dedicated to healthy indoor environments. Alima’s participation highlights not only her individual talent and dedication, but also underscores the growing role of students from Qatar in global scientific and environmental discourse.The management and staff of MES Indian School, along with Alima’s teachers and family, have expressed immense pride in her achievement. They described her success as a powerful inspiration for other students in Qatar, demonstrating how a simple classroom idea, when nurtured with curiosity, guidance, and hard work, can reach an international stage. Source link
The Qatar Chess Federation concluded the Qatar Foundation (QF) Primary Schools Championship 2026, organised in co-operation with the QF for Education, Science and Community Development. The tournament featured 47 male and female players representing six schools.In the boys’ category, Nasser Faisal al-Thani of My Academy and Ibrahim Tutonji of Qatar Academy Doha shared first place with 5.5 points each. Abdulrahman al-Saifi of My Academy secured second place with 5 points, while Arman Ramjan finished third with 4.5 points, tied with Ahmed al-Hawaj of Qatar Academy Msheireb. In the girls’ category, students from Qatar Academy Doha Primary School claimed the top three positions. Sofia Zubertska won first place, Aisha Abdulaziz al-Khalifa finished second, and Munira al-Muhannadi took third place. In the team competition, Qatar Academy Doha Primary School secured first place. Hamad al-Tamimi, executive director of the Qatar Chess Federation, presented a commemorative shield to Sarah al-Hajri, director of Student Affairs and Community Service at QF, in recognition of her efforts in supporting the successful partnership between the two organisations. The championship was held under the co-operation agreement between the Qatar Chess Federation and QF, which aims to introduce chess into schools and academies under the QF umbrella, expand participation among young players in local competitions, and increase the number of registered and internationally rated players. Al-Tamimi lauded the collaboration between the federation and QF, noting that the tournament showcased promising talent among students and helped advance key objectives, foremost among them promoting chess culture in QF’s primary schools. Source link
The curtains rose on an extraordinary showcase of talent, imagination, and literary excellence as Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) presented Drama Galore 2026, a multi-day theatrical festival that brought together students from the KG, Primary, Boys, Girls, and Cambridge Wings.Held at the Arbab Hall in May, the event provided students with a vibrant platform to express themselves through drama, strengthen their communication skills, and develop confidence through the performing arts. Drama Galore once again reflected PISQ’s commitment to holistic education by promoting creativity, teamwork, leadership, and appreciation for literature beyond the classroom.The festival commenced on May 6 with captivating performances by the KG and Boys Wings. The youngest performers enchanted the audience with “The Kingdom of Light & Shadow of Greed,” a colourful production that showcased confidence, imagination, and stage presence.The Boys Wing then presented Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” demonstrating impressive acting skills and a deep understanding of classical literature. On May 7, the Cambridge Wing took centre stage with a presentation of Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex”, bringing one of the world’s greatest classical tragedies to life. The performance reflected the students’ literary understanding, stage discipline, and dedication to dramatic arts. The event was further honoured by the presence of distinguished guests, including Anwer Jawad.The final day, 10th May 2026, featured outstanding performances by the Primary and Girls Wings. The Primary Wing delighted the audience with the much-loved Urdu drama “Anarkali,” while the Girls Wing delivered a powerful adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s “Dr Faustus.” Both productions captivated the audience through strong characterisation, engaging storytelling, and artistic excellence. The occasion was graced by special guests Ali Sikander and Dr Shafiqurehman. Impressive Participation Across WingsDrama Galore 2026 witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and mentors across all wings of the school. More than 180 students, mentors, hosts, and performers contributed to the festival, making it one of the largest co-curricular events of the academic year.The performances were the result of weeks of dedicated rehearsals, script preparation, costume design, stage planning, and teamwork. Students not only developed acting skills but also learned valuable lessons in collaboration, responsibility, and perseverance. Behind the ScenesThe success of Drama Galore 2026 was made possible through the collective efforts of teachers, coordinators, technical staff, and the organising team. Extensive rehearsals were conducted throughout early May to ensure polished performances and smooth stage transitions.Special appreciation is extended to the mentors of all participating wings, whose dedication and guidance enabled students to perform with confidence and professionalism. The efforts of the technical team, stage management crew, photographers, and support staff ensured the seamless execution of all three event days. Source link
Apple has officially released an emergency update called iOS 26.5.1 to address a technical issue that caused wired charging of some iPhones to malfunction when the battery level dropped to very low levels.The company explained that the defect leads to the system failing to recognize the charging cable when the battery reaches very low levels, noting that the update targets exclusively all models of the iPhone 17 series, in addition to the new iPhone Air. The update size ranges between 12 and 17 GB depending on the device model.Apple confirmed that the large size of the update is due to fundamental modifications to the low-level system software (Firmware) responsible for managing power and controlling the connection ports within the electronic chip, with the aim of radically addressing the problem while maintaining battery efficiency and stable performance in the long term.This rapid overhaul comes just days before the launch of the WWDC 2026 annual developer conference, which is expected to announce iOS 27.The company advised users of affected devices to install the update as soon as possible by going to Settings, General, Software Update, in order to ensure that the device continues to work and avoid any problems related to charging or power outages. Source link
Amazon has launched 29 new internet satellites into low Earth orbit as part of its plan to expand the “Project Kuiper” constellation and provide high-speed, low-latency internet services to users around the world, particularly in remote areas and regions lacking traditional telecommunications infrastructure.The company stated that the launch took place from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, using the “Atlas V” rocket operated by United Launch Alliance.It added that all stages of the mission proceeded according to plan, with all systems operating normally throughout the flight.The satellites were deployed in multiple stages after reaching their predetermined orbits. The mission control center confirmed the successful separation of all 29 satellites from the rocket and their successful insertion into orbit, Amazon highlighted.It indicated that these new satellites are part of the project’s space internet system, which aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity services to users worldwide, especially in remote areas or regions with limited ground-based communication networks.The company confirmed that Project Kuiper aims to build a large-scale constellation of satellites operating in low Earth orbit to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet services. The project is considered one of the main competitors to the “Starlink” satellite internet service operated by SpaceX.This mission represents a new milestone in expanding the Kuiper network, as part of its ambitious plan to deploy more than 3,200 satellites into low Earth orbit in order to enhance global coverage of satellite internet services in the years ahead, Amazon noted.This step comes at a time when the global satellite internet market is witnessing increasing competition among technology and space companies, alongside accelerating investments in low Earth orbit satellite systems to expand worldwide internet access. Source link
The CBSE Class XII Examination Results 2025–26 reflected a commendable academic performance by Bhavan’s Public School, with students achieving notable success across both Science and Commerce streams. The Science stream recorded a very good result with Saad Ahmad securing an impressive 97.2%, followed by Alan Byju with 92.4% and Snigdha Sanish with 91.6%.In the Commerce stream, Farah Mousa Issa Ramadan emerged as the topper with 94.2%, followed by Athul Vyas with 90% and Aleena Jomon with 88.2%.The subject-wise analysis highlighted strong performances in several areas.The school management congratulated the students, teachers, and parents for their dedication and collective effort in achieving these results. Source link
Birla Public School (BPS) delivered a spectacular performance at the CBSE Cluster Athletics Championship 2026–27, achieving remarkable success and bringing immense pride to the school community through its outstanding accomplishments in athletics.Demonstrating exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship, the school secured a total of 36 medals, including 16 gold, 12 silver, and 8 bronze medals across various track and field events. The athletes displayed extraordinary dedication, discipline, and competitive spirit throughout the championship, earning widespread appreciation for their stellar performances.One of the most memorable highlights of the tournament was the phenomenal achievement of Abdullah Wahedy, who created history by breaking the previous years’ CBSE National Record in the 200m sprint. This outstanding feat marked a proud milestone for both the athlete and the school, further strengthening BPS’ reputation for sporting excellence.Adding to its glorious achievements, the school was honoured with the prestigious Overall Runner-Up Trophy and emerged champions in the Under-17 Girls category, recognising the team’s exceptional collective performance and consistency throughout the competition.BPS also secured remarkable runner-up finishes across multiple categories, including the Under-14 Boys, Under-14 Girls, Under-17 Boys, Under-19 Boys, and Under-19 Girls divisions. The school management and the senior leadership team, along with the school community, extended their heartfelt congratulations to all participating athletes and the coach for their exemplary performances. Their achievements stand as a testament to the school’s ongoing efforts to promote sports excellence, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and holistic development among students. Source link
Indian Cultural Centre, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, organised a felicitation ceremony on May 18 at ICC Ashoka Hall to honour the Grade 10 and 12 CBSE toppers from various CBSE schools in Qatar. Indian ambassador Vipul attended the event as the chief guest. ICC general-secretary Abraham K Joseph welcomed the guests and dignitaries followed by opening remarks by ICC head of HR, Admin and Consular, Rakesh Wagh. Addressing the students, Vipul congratulated them on their outstanding achievement and extended his best wishes for their future pursuits. ICC president A P Manikantan congratulated the students and acknowledged the dedication and support of teachers and parents in shaping their success. ICC Advisory Council chairman P N Babu Rajan was also present on the occasion. The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by ICC vice president Shantanu Deshpande. The event was seamlessly hosted by Drishti. Related Story Source link