Cornell University's annual Dragon Day is a fiery tradition where architecture students design and parade a massive dragon, facing off against engineering students' rival creations. Originating in the 1900s, it symbolizes creativity, rivalry, and class pride. Over the years, it has grown into a spirited campus event, even incorporating political messages and adapting to challenges like the pandemic.
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MPSOS Time Table 2025: Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) has released the time table for Class 10 and Class 12 exams for the June 2025 session. The exams will run from June 2 to June 20, with subjects for both regular and Ruk Jana Nahi (RJN) and Aa Laut Chale (ALC) schemes. Students must arrive on time and carry their admit cards to the examination centres. Detailed schedules and instructions are available on the official MPSOS website.
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