NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.''Government restrictions hold back universities in India......

Karnataka to reserve 100% Group C-D posts in private firms for locals

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms for Group C and Group D posts, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

Man who stole NEET paper from NTA trunk arrested

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more persons including a key accused in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) paper leak case who allegedly......

Proud of my son, says martyred Army captain's father

The parents of martyred Army Captain Brijesh Thapa on Tuesday said they are proud of their son who was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. IMAGE: Colonel Bhuwanesh......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value.India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan. Illustration: Dominic......

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. All photographs:......

Unacademy hands pink slips to 250 more employees

Edtech firm Unacademy has laid off 250 people across verticals, according to people familiar with the matter, reducing its employee strength by 50 per cent from what it was two years ago. Of......

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.   Descendants: The Rise of Red DisneyWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: English Queen......

Wild Wild Punjab Review: Sober Version Of The Hangover

This is the kind of film to watch with friends and maybe a six-pack.It has some risqué bits but nothing so vulgar that the pause button would need to be hit if Mummyji walks into the room,......

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.' IMAGE: Pony Verma along with Diljit Dosanjh and Prabhas......

Bhumi's Bikini Holiday

Malaika glitters... Mrunal spreads awareness... Shriya explores the NY night life... Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Bhumi Pednekar makes the beach look even more inviting.......

Flawless Spanish, big dreams: Mbappe ready for La Liga

Kylian Mbappe says playing for Real Madrid will complete childhood dream IMAGE: New Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe kisses the club badge during the presentation. Photograph: Juan Medina/Reuters......

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

Spain went home worthy winners after edging out England 2-1 in an exciting Euro 2024 final in Berlin, on Sunday, July 14. While the tournament saw the emergence of young stars, the usual suspects,......

'I Wish Sunny Scores Another Century'

'He is the best technically sound batsman I have seen till date and that too without a helmet.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunil Gavaskar/Instagram   The legendary Sunil Gavaskar celebrate his......

Once Mumbai's villain, Hardik returns to Wankhede as WC hero

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya soaks in the love at the victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: ICC/X In the annals of comeback stories, his deserves to stand among the greatest, for rarely has......

Dhonis Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

IMAGE: Sakshi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni cut a Black Forest cake to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 4. Photographs and Video: Kind courtesy Subodh Singh Kushwaha/Instagram......