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How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals learners to......

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17, 2026, officials announced on Thursday. Image used only for representational purposes.......

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.''Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't......

H1B Crisis: 'Trump Wants to Scare Indians'

'If I have to go back, I would rather go back now because I don't want to face that situation when I'm in my 40s.' A young couple's journey through immigration uncertainty reveals not just the......

SC to review death sentence in 2008 minor rape-murder case

The Supreme Court has agreed to reexamine the case of a death row convict punished for raping and killing a minor in 2008. IMAGE: The Supreme Court of India. Photograph: ANI Photo A bench of......

Higher salary for good looking, brainy people

At a time when people are concerned about the uncertainty in the job market, a study has revealed that being good looking and intelligent can fetch a higher salary and reduce financial stress.......

Of irrational exuberance, bulls & bears

There is a trend to apply psychological explanations in place of basic economic logic to explain macroeconomic phenomena. One example concerns the boom-and-bust business cycle. A conventional......

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

Indian start-ups raised issues, such as blockages in international wire transfers, disruptions due to threshold limits on withdrawals, lack of communication from US agencies, and the need for......

In a high-stress, low-control job? It can kill you!

A recent research found that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or are less healthy than those who have more flexibility and discretion in their jobs and......

The Poverty Puzzle

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The 2019 Nobel Prize in economics has been jointly awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther......

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of authenticity, observes Deepa Gahlot. A doctor in a Maharashtra village says that there is a proper hospital in......

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Filmmaker Sai Paranjpye shares an amusing anecdote of Shabana Azmi's perfection in her memoir, A Patchwork Quilt: A Collage of My Creative Life. While filming Sparsh, the actress wished to know if......

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'The first one has done what it needs to do.''I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.''Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves.' Photograph: Kind......

Who does Kareena look best with?

Ever since she made her debut 20 years ago, Kareena Kapoor has been paired opposite all the A-listers, from Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and......

'There's no need for a censor board'

'If we are capable of changing governments on the basis of our votes, we know what’s good for us. Why can’t we decide what is good for us to watch in the cinema?' Veteran filmmaker......

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

'For Bazball to flourish, the England players must demonstrate a deep respect for the Australian bowlers, the conditions, and the match situation.' IMAGE: England captain Ben Stokes with Joe Root.......

'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......

Asian Games: 'Selection uncertainty affecting gymnasts psychologically'

IMAGE: With their selection hanging in the balance, GFI president Sudhir Mital said its impacting the gymnasts psychologically. Photograph: Cathal Mcnaughton/Reuters Gymnastic Federation of India......

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

IMAGE: A view shows the Olympic Rings in front of the Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during the executive board meeting of the International Olympic......

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: Hani Z., a refugee from Syria living in Germany, poses with his travel document and fan merchandise in the colours of Germany's flag in Berlin, Germany. He was denied a visa by Qatar to......