CBI director Praveen Sood gets one-year extension

The Centre on Wednesday extended the tenure of CBI Director Praveen Sood by one year. IMAGE: Praveen Sood, left, takes over as CBI director on May 25, 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo Sood took over as......

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

Prof Anantha Chandrakasan has been named Massachusetts Institute of Technology's new provost, the first Indian-American to serve in this leadership role. IMAGE: Prof Anantha Chandrakasan takes a......

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president.That would most......

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

'...hesitate to support the risk-taking it requires.' 'Researchers are frequently asked questions like, "What's the guarantee this will work?" or "Has this been demonstrated before?" -- as though......

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Stock investors will track the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Brent crude oil prices, inflation data and the US Fed interest rate decision for further cues this week, analysts said.......

Mukesh Ambani donates Rs 151 crore to his alma mater

Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani announced an unconditional grant of Rs 151 crore to his alma mater the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. Ambani had......

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the capital market regulator......

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

The growth was primarily driven by domestic investments, which accounted for 60 per cent of the total inflows during the first quarter of the financial year. Illustration: Dominic......

National interest is our top priority: JioStar

  IMAGE: JioStar, IPL's official broadcaster, said the company will work with the BCCI to bring back the league, which has been suspended for a week. Photograph: BCCI With the 2025 edition of the......

BCCI Snubs Kohli!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli expressed his support for the presence of players' families on tour. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mufaddal Vohra/X The BCCI's policy of limiting family time for international men's......