Shakti Dubey has topped the civil services examination 2024, with Harshita Goyal and Dongre Archit Parag getting the second and third ranks, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced on Tuesday. The top five successful candidates comprise three women and two men. The civil services examination is conducted annually in three stages -- preliminary, main and interview -- by the UPSC to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) among others. A total of 1,009 candidates -- 725 men and 284 women -- have been recommended by the UPSC for appointment to various services.
Consistency, proper nutrition, strength training, and recovery instead of workout intensity and cardio are the success mantras of celeb-fitness.
'I found a story that merged my two passions, history and law. I couldn't have found a better story for my debut film.'
Sabyasachi's 25th anniversary was a dazzling celebration of artistry and heritage.
'In India no matter your lifestyle, you will end up doing the same things as everybody else.'
Palak and Anuja endear us to their bittersweet world, observes Sukanya Verma.
A style guide on how to look marvellous in red.
Ananya Panday explains how she stays calm and mentally positive.
Sukanya Verma lists some bold new looks inspired by Bollywood's beautiful fashionistas that you can use to start the New Year.
Manushi goes traditional... Aayush Sharma-Shakti Mohan get romantic... Mrunal-Dulquer twin in black...
The front seats upped the fashion quotient considerably at the Dior Gateway of India show.
In an entertainment industry notorious for its spinelessness, young Ishaan Khattar won many hearts on Saturday, October 23, by showing up at the Pandeys' residence to meet Ananya, with a bouquet of flowers.
Janhvi is in Los Angeles... Mouni has a question... Deepti in flashback...
'We want Ayushmann Khurrana's character to look perfect as Pooja in Dream Girl 2 and that's why we are taking extra time to perfect the VFX work for the face.'
Ralph Laruen's brand is celebrated for its timeless elegance and embodiment of American tradition.
In the world of latex, sleek, shiny and sensational are the only standards.
Both actors kept their guard down and spoke candidly about their personal life and relationships, making some BIG revelations!
Indian shooters selected for the two stages of the World Cup in Argentina and Peru have begun their final phase of preparations for the season ahead.
Ananya in Tanzania... Rashmika flaunts some serious fashion... Trisha goes to Morocco...
Mukesh Ambani, accompanied by younger son Anant and younger daughter-in-law Radhika Merchant Ambani, were among the many celebrities who attended Devendra Fadnavis' swearing in at Azad Maidan on Thursday afternoon.
Girls are made of sugar and spice and all things sequinned and nice.
Kesari 2 has more style than substance on its mind, feels Sukanya Verma.
You too can incorporate this trend in your wardrobe. Here's how.
The leaked search history on Parag's computer included searches related to Bollywood actresses Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan.
Krystle in Kashmir... Raveena checks her pout... Tisca is a fool for your love...
What fashion has in store for you in the New Year.
Urvashi performs in Turkey... Ananya is 'happier than ever'... Mithila gets touristy...
#CoupleGoals with Arjun and Malika... Kareena's ready for something new... Aahana gets some 'vitamin sea'...
Kriti's gym ready... Anushka is lost in thought... Disha raises the temperature...
This New Year's Eve, don't forget make a grand entry by keeping your best fashion foot forward.
What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya?
Ananya Panday, in a black velvet lehenga with gold embroidery reminiscent of the baroque era, was Bal's gorgeous showstopper.
FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week's stunning finale!
Why wear a bikini the classic way when you can jazz it up?
If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, feels Utkarsh Mishra.
Quite a few film folk attended the 22nd Indian Television Academy awards ceremony.
The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.
From laser-cut florals to Y2K-inspired rosettes, one is spoilt for choices when it comes to applique.
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