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Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

 The Supreme Court on Friday refused to postpone the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Postgraduate) examination scheduled for August 11, saying it can't put the careers of two lakh......

SC to hear batch of pleas on NEET-UG row tomorrow

 The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a batch of pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024, including those......

Meet British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, PM Starmer's new culture secretary

 British Indian MP Lisa Nandy, who was re-elected with a thumping majority from Wigan in north-west England, was appointed the new secretary of state for culture, Media and Sport on Friday by Prime......

Scrapping NEET-UG counterproductive, honest students to be hit: Govt, NTA to SC

 Amid the growing clamour for cancellation of the controversy-ridden National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate, 2024 exam over alleged malpractices, the Centre and the National Testing......

HC upholds Mumbai college hijab ban, says no breach of fundamental rights

 The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to interfere with a decision taken by a city-based college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab, observing that such rules do not violate students'......

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

 There was no smooth surge in middle class prosperity for foreign businesses to tap into because of the Indian economy was mismanaged, argues Debashis Basu. Photograph: Nick Zieminski/Reuters Among......

Digital Loan Apps: Boon Or Bane?

 For the time being, digital lending remains a grey area, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   During a visit to Kolkata in December, I decided to drop by a bar......

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

 Several technology companies are seeking to step up hiring from Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India in 2024 to tap into a vast talent pool of skilled professionals churned out by educational......

Nasscom portal to bridge job scout-seeker gap

 The National Association of Software Services Companies (Nasscom) on Tuesday launched the Talent Connect portal to bridge the gap between recruiters and digitally skilled and certified candidates.......

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

 'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

 'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

 An industry child sans an insider's privilege, Vicky Kaushal didn't grow up believing his calling lies on the sets or silver screen. Born to Action Director Sham Kaushal whose credits include......

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

 Alizeh demonstrates smarts as sharp as her cheekbones and a restless fire in her eyes raging to conquer the world, observes Sukanya Verma. Cheating in exams is a little like stealing diamonds from......

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

 'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.' IMAGE: Sreemoyee Singh and Iranian Director Jafar Panahi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

 India are sending 117 athletes for the Paris Olympics, starting on Friday, July 27. But the Indian presence will not be limited to the Indian contingent alone, in Paris. Here's a look at some......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

 From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

 From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......

Quadruple centurion Chaturvedi aspires for Ranji spot

 IMAGE: Prakhar Chaturvedi plays an immaculate straight drive during his innings of 404 in the Cooch Behar Trophy final on Monday. Photograph: BCC Domestic/X Prakhar Chaturvedi sounded bushed,......

Minor setback, says coach as Divyansh undergoes emotional roller-coaster

 IMAGE: After winning gold the previous day, Divyansh Singh Panwar lost the 10m air rifle mixed team bronze to the South Korean team at the same venue. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters......

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