The OECD PISA surveys of educational competence among 15-year-olds have taught policymakers many lessons since the programme was launched in 2000. They have revealed several myths as well.

On average across OECD countries, almost one in four students – whether boy or girl – expects to work in an occupation that requires further science training beyond compulsory education. This brief highlights the kinds of science careers 15-year-olds anticipate for themselves in the future.

Despite the obvious benefits derived from education, governments face difficult trade-offs when balancing the share of public and private contributions to education.

This expert seminar aims to get a better understanding of the features, limitations and preliminary findings from the use of SIBs, and to a lesser extent, of DIBs in developing countries from a multidimensional and multi-stakeholder perspective.

This event to be held on 21 June 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal, will discuss the preliminary findings of the OECD project "Resilient Cities" and share cities' experience on enhancing resilience.

This report includes the conclusions and recommendation of an expert workshop on Physical-Chemical Properties of Manufactured Nanomaterials and Test Guidelines organized by OECD’s Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials. The workshop addressed issues relevant to the physical-chemical properties of manufactured nanomaterials from a regulatory perspective point with a view to the need for new or adapted test guidelines.

Participants from 15 countries attended the Workshop on Developmental Neurotoxicity: The use of non-animal test methods for regulatory purposes” on 18 October 2016, in Belgium. The event, co-organised by the OECD and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), focused on opportunities and challenges related to alternative methods for testing and assessing the DNT potential of chemicals.

The travel company CEO sees voice search as the next opportunity for growth

I can’t help but question if airlines wouldn’t be further ahead if they had just stuck to getting the basics right

Fears for prevention and treatment of other illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever

Flight QF642 from Perth to Sydney took off about 9.30am on Thursday and was in the air for 58 minutes before having to make an emergency landing.

Environmental health professors from the UK, US and India said images of lung damage caused by air pollution would be a cheap and effective way to encourage people to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

The all-new Defender has just returned from a punishing expedition in West Africa. But Land Rover has been pitting its vehicles against tough terrain for 65 years. Here are the best examples.

Just five examples will be built as part of a total run of 150 Battista models as the the legendary Italian styling house branches out into building its own cars bearing its name.

The dozen hand-made cars have already been allocated to their super-rich customers ahead of delivery early next year, said bosses at the luxury car firm based in Crewe.

Crystal Palace are making individual checks on the welfare of all of their over-70 season ticket holders in their latest gesture following the coronavirus outbreak.

India's fuel consumption fell almost 46 per cent in April as all petroleum products, except LPG, saw massive demand erosion following the nationwide lockdown that halted economic activity and travel. The demand, which showed signs of pick up in the last 10 days of April after the government allowed resumption of economic activity beyond the urban municipal limit, is likely to rebound in second half of May as more areas are opened. India's fuel consumption fell 45.8 per cent to 9.929 million tonnes in April, down from 18.32 million tonnes fuel consumed in the same month a year back, according to official data released by the petroleum ministry. Fuel consumption during March, when travel restrictions began to be imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, stood at 16.08 million tonnes. Petrol sales were down 60.43 per cent to 9,73,000 tonnes in April. The demand for the fuel had fallen 64 per cent in first half of the month, but there was some pick up in sales after reopening of some ...

Aarti Madhusudhan looks at volunteers, in this third part of her series on non-profit governance.

The India Together editorial

Though based on strong reporting, India’s Daughter remains restricted in its scope, and even strays from its purported objective, thanks to a very pronounced colonial supremacist gaze, writes Shoma Chatterji in a dispassionate review that cuts through the noise.

As per experts, Nepal and China had signed a border dispute resolution agreement in 1960 according to which it was decided that Mount Everest will be divided, and southern part of it will belong to Nepal and Northern part to Tibet Autonomous Region which China claims as its own.

The two interacted with resident doctors of the hospital seeking their inputs about treatment of COVID-19 patients and provided expert guidance.

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Smartphones are evolving every year and the speed of transition is pretty quick, where the devices get a complete overhaul every year with respect to looks, features, and specifications. Samsung and Apple are some of the brands that are known for

The Tata Nexon EV driving range is expected to increase with future updates made to the compact-SUV. Future updates are also expected to improve Nexon EV's performance as well.

Daniel Ricciardo cannot wait for Formula One to get back to racing in a COVID-19 blighted season, and when it does he reckons the first grand prix could be a recipe for chaos.

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As per experts, Nepal and China had signed a border dispute resolution agreement in 1960 according to which it was decided that Mount Everest will be divided, and southern part of it will belong to Nepal and Northern part to Tibet Autonomous Region which China claims as its own.

Culling only way to contain African swine fever: expert

The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a committee comprising of economists, industrialists, bankers and educationists to assess the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the state. It will present a report to the state government in three months.

‘Long-term impact on patients’ health needs to be assessed’

Many return for better medical treatment amid fears of being stranded abroad

Experts to help TN govt get economy back on track