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Suspended Bareilly magistrate cries conspiracy amid probe

Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, resigned from service citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new UGC regulations. IMAGE: Former......

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

The new UGC regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13. The government......

Why UGC's new regulations have sparked controversy, protests

The new Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, of the University Grants Commission (UGC) which has triggered protests and demonstrations at several places aims at......

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline after he resigned from service in protest against government policies. ......

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion.They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill. IMAGE:......

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Sustaining 8 per cent-plus growth rates is necessary if we are to reach high-income status by 2047, points out Amitabh Kant. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff For the first half of this year,......

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

After several muted quarters, India's IT sector hiring stabilised in the first half of FY 2025-26 as hiring patterns improved, following a reasonable rise in the recruitment of freshers and......

Unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May

The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term, rose to 5.6 per cent in May from 5.1 per cent in April this year mainly due to seasonal variation, showed the government data......

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIM-Calcutta If you thought that......

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......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

'Randeep Hasn't Had It Easy But...'

'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.''We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.''After......

All We Imagine As Poetry

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Kani Kusruti and......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

MCA eyes plot for women's cricket academy in Mumbai

IMAGE: Riding on World Cup high, MCA plans dedicated residential academy to boost women’s cricket in Mumbai region. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The Mumbai Cricket Association has......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......

'India know the surface, but we're ready for scrap'

'It's just the general feel of this tournament, moving around a lot. It's all part of the challenge.' IMAGE: The Kiwis will tale lessons from the Group game loss against India into the Champions......

Here's why Pep HATES new Champions League format

IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League......

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......

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Suspended Bareilly magistrate cries conspiracy amid probe

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

Why UGC's new regulations have sparked controversy, protests

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Carney's Visit May Boost India-Canada Ties

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

India's IT hiring stabilises in H1 FY26, campus intake improves

Unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

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

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

'Randeep Hasn't Had It Easy But...'

All We Imagine As Poetry

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

MCA eyes plot for women's cricket academy in Mumbai

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'India know the surface, but we're ready for scrap'

Here's why Pep HATES new Champions League format

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

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