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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......

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani's remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims while citing the example of the Al Falah University, which is under scanner in the Delhi blast......

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with......

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.' IMAGE: Professor V N Jha. Photograph: Shivanand Kanavi Professor V N Jha is......

Why Modi Needs Mission-Mode Bureaucrats

Learning from East Asia, India must reform its district administration with performance, accountability, and vision to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, points out Deepak Mishra. Illustration:......

Onno Ruhl is World Bank Country Director for India

World Bank has appointed Onno Ruhl as the Country Director for India.He will replace Roberto Zagha who retires in October.Ruhl, a Dutch national, was previously the Director for Operations Services......

World Bank ups India growth forecast to 7% for FY25

The World Bank on Tuesday raised the growth forecast for the Indian economy to 7 per cent from an earlier projection of 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal, helped by recovery in the agri sector and......

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

India’s merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

World Bank president meets PM

World Bank President James D Wolfensohn on Friday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence as he wrapped up his 3-day visit to India.World Bank country director Michael Carter,......

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot. A financial defaulter living the high life in Dominica dismisses a pretty young agent.......

'Acting Is In My Karma'

'When I was shooting Aashiqui, I would hear comments like "Yeh toh bahut lambi hai. Heroine nahin dikhti hai".''But Aashiqui became such a big hit, and you know how the industry is.''You have......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.' IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh with his trophy in Singapore on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo......