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Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.' IMAGE: Dr Payal Tadvi,......

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

The Metropolitan Detention Center, commonly known as MDC Brooklyn, is a federal detention facility in New York City that has housed some of the world's most high-profile felons. From now ousted......

Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

It is shameful that Kashmir Times has been attacked in the way it has and that Anuradha Bhasin has not found more voices to speak in support of her and her paper, points out Aakar Patel. Kindly......

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.''If that's politics, then......

'Who Doesn't Know Dr Jane Goodall?'

'She was the embodiment of knowledge, kindness, and compassion.' Dr Sabyasachi Mukherjee, director, CSMVS, remembers his meeting with the pioneering wildlife conservationist who passed into the......

Can India become a global innovation hub?

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a premier......

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

The Delhi government has announced that vehicles older than 15 years will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting April 1. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

Mint Road, on December 21, 2023, flagged the role of self-regulatory organisations (SROs) in strengthening the compliance culture in regulated entities (REs) and providing a consultative platform......

Reliance not pursuing short-term profit, says Mukesh Ambani

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate is not seeking short-term profit but is in the business of creating wealth for the nation. Photograph:......

H-4 visa holders may get an automatic right to work in America

Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that aims at granting an automatic right to H-4 visa holders to work in the country, a move which will benefit the spouses of......

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

'The woman has been working her whole life to reach her limit and then she has to face a man, who is biologically much stronger.' IMAGE: World number one Aryna Sabalenka said it would be unfair......

India's Lone Woman Downhill Rider Turns Trailblazer

Downhill mountain biking, a sport that involves racing down steep, rugged trails at high speed, demands strength, technical skill and mental endurance. IMAGE: With no professional infrastructure,......

From Olympic gold to IOC throne: Kirsty Coventry's historic rise

IMAGE: Kirsty Coventry's journey from the Olympic podium to the highest office in sport has been marked by excellence, resilience, and reform. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters Kirsty......

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

IMAGE: In September, Hammad Albalawi, the head of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid unit, also assured that LGBTQ fans would be welcome and their privacy respected. Photograph: Bernadette......

Convicted rapist on Dutch Olympic team sparks outrage

IMAGE: Netherlands' Steven van de Velde. Photograph: Reuters/X The Olympics ruling body said it had no role in Dutch volleyball's decision to pick a convicted rapist for the Paris Games, a......