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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...

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.' Kindly note that this image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Parth Sanyal/Reuters ...

Modi's 'redistribution' charge against Cong gets Pitroda's booster

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday seized on Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks on inheritance tax to step up the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's blistering attack on the issue of 'wealth...

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

The ministry of education on Sunday clarified that no reserved posts can be de-reserved after draft guidelines by the University Grants Commission proposed that any vacancy reserved for Scheduled...

Foreign varsities can now set up campuses in India

For the first time, foreign universities will be able to set up their campuses in India with the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday unveiling draft norms for their establishment and...

Hiring sentiment highest in India, 17% firms keen on freshers: Survey

Fresher hiring sentiment is highest in India, with 17 per cent employers keen on recruiting fresh graduates in the July to December 2021 period against 6 per cent globally. Illustration: Uttam...

Textile firms get ready to stitch 'anti COVID' clothing line

To cater to the antiviral fabrics and antimicrobial segment, almost all the Indian big textiles brands, including Reliance, Arvind, Aditya Birla, Donear Group, Raymond, and Siyaram have entered the...

A mask that can deactivate COVID-19

'If people use the mask properly, we can confidently say that this is as protective as the best mask in the market.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes....

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes. In the last week of October, Asian Paints put out a half-page advertisement in some...

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

The 30-share Sensex ended at 19,428 down 142 points or 0.73% and the 50-share Nifty ended at 5,873 down by 36 points or 0.62%.The Sensex and the Nifty reached an intra-day low of 19,383 levels and...

'When he sang, the world stood still and listened'

'The thing about Balaji was that he brought his own special flavour and energy to every song he sang. In that sense, he was like Kishoreda.' IMAGE: Kamal Hassan and Rati Agnihotri in the song Hum...

Film director BR Ishara passes away

Film director and screenwriter BR Ishara passed away Wednesday morning. He was suffering from tuberculosis and was undergoing treatment at Criticare Hospital Juhu, a western Mumbai suburb.He...

Wish Sunny Deol!

Punjab da puttar Sunny Deol, one of the highest paid actors in the industry, is Bollywood's favourite 'patriotic' hero. Afterfilms like Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Indian, Maa Tujhe Salaam and 23rd March...

Watch E for Jeeva

National Award winning director SPJhananathan could have done much better in his Tamil film, E. But the movie,about biological warfare and its use by doctors to make money,may do well.Actor Jeeva...

Shriya signs Mahesh Bhatt film

Of late, Shriya has been busy working with Rajnikant (Sivaji) and his son-in-law Dhanush (Thiruvilayadal). Though she is tight-lipped about Sivaji, she cannot stop singing praises of the Tamil...

India's top seeds suffer shock defeat in Singapore

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the first round. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters World No. 1 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out of the...

Asia Badminton: India enter semis, ensure first medal

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BAI Media/Twitter India staged a remarkable comeback to down Hong Kong 3-2 and qualify for the semifinals of the Asia Mixed Team Badminton Championships and ensure a...

Beckham's soccer journey: From Manchester to Paris

Just when you thought, David Beckham was all but over, the talisman pulled out a massive surprise. English football's poster boy decided to give himself one last shot at glory on the big stage,...

Girisha bags first Paralympic medal for India

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda gave India its first medal at the Paralympic Games, winninga silver in the men's high jump F42 event in London. The 24-year old from Karnataka, who has an...

Srikanth, Saina, Sindhu advance at Australian Open

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal in action. Photograph: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images Newly-crowned Indonesia Open champion Kidambi Srikanth and title-holder Saina Nehwal progressed to the second round with...

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