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SC stays UGC regulations on hold, flags 'dangerous impact'

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the recent University Grants Commission equity regulations on preventing caste-based discrimination on campuses, saying the......

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.''I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"''His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad......

How Indian Institutions Can Shine On Global Stage

The recipe for Indian higher education institutions to succeed in global markets is excellence in academics, promoting contemporary socially relevant material, and enabling individuals learners to......

SC wants to examine 4 questions on new UGC regulations

The Supreme Court on Thursday said petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, raise substantial questions of......

Texas governor orders freeze on new H-1B visas; Indians likely to be hit

The governor's order, in a red state that is home to thousands of H-1B visa holders, comes as the Trump administration has initiated steps to reshape the visa programme Texas Governor Greg Abbott......

Why The Markets Fell After 12.10 Pm

Ambareesh Baliga's quick take on the markets after the increase in STT on futures trading to 0.05% (0.02% earlier) and on options to to 0.15% (0.1% earlier) Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff......

Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Domestic markets ended higher after staging a strong rebound, supported by an upbeat economic survey that reaffirmed a robust FY27 growth outlook and a well-anchored inflation environment amidst......

Economic Survey 2026: Rupee valuation does not accurately reflect India's stellar economic fundamentals

With the global dominant power rethinking its economic and other commitments and priorities, throwing global trade into a welter of uncertainty and global frictions mounting and faultlines......

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Restoring weighted tax deductions and adopting a petty patents regime can foster firm-level innovative activity critical for competitiveness, points out Nagesh Kumar, member, Monetary Policy......

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

While incentives for e2Ws are scheduled to run until March 2026, the scheme has been extended until March 2028 for electric trucks and buses. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vipin Sharma/Instagram Vipin Sharma has become a dependable actor on OTT today, featuring in impactful performances......

Afridi Ready To Begin Political Innings?

IMAGE: Shahid Afridi retired from international cricket in 2017 after a career spanning 21 years. Photograph: ANI Photo Pakistan's former captain Shahid Afridi has said he is not averse to joining......

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'.The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Shubman......

Gujarat to Host Reactivated National Olympic Academy as IOA Pushes Reforms

IMAGE: President of Indian Olympic Association PT Usha interacts with media during press conference after annual general meeting of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in Ahmedabad on Friday.......

Bindra report exposes flaws in India's sports administration

'Neither SAI nor state departments have a dedicated sports administration service. Instead, roles are filled by generalist civil servants or contractual staff, often lacking sector-specific......

Dhawan on Manifestation, Mindset as He Drops Autobiography

IMAGE: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan and his girlfriend Sophie Shine at the launch of his autobiography 'The One: Cricket, My Life and More', in New Delhi on Sunday. Photograph: ANI Photo......