UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters as the National Democratic Alliance wins the Bihar assembly elections......

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of......

'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.''Earlier, they attracted educated youth......

Tata Steel to set up technical institute

Tata Steel on Wednesday said it has initiated the construction of a technical training institute near Gopalpur in Ganjam district of Orissa. The institute designed by famous architect Charles......

150 B-schools, tech institutes face axe

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) -- the body that regulates technical education in India -- has decided to approach state governments and ask them to close unapproved......

50+ Firms Join Race For India AI

Nearly a dozen firms have shown interest in building the foundation model and LLMs, while others have proposed sector-specific SLMs. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

'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......

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,......

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

'All I could think after that final was what my father did for me his entire life, the support of my grandfather in the US and all the lonely journeys that I took on the bus to Ambala during the......

Archery queen Deepika defies odds after motherhood

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Deepika Kumari/Instagram Olympian Deepika Kumari, who recently made a return to the international stage after becoming a mother back in 2022 during the Archery Asia Cup......

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

IMAGE: Heading into the World Cup set to get underway in India, the Kiwis have an Indian analyst guiding them for the marquee tournament. Photograph: BlackCaps/X Shaping strategies to suit......