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Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat, former chairman, University Grants Commission. NEP does not adequately address existing inequalities in access to higher education, said Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat, former chairman, University Grants Commission.He noted this while speaking in the inaugural session of People’s Parliament, along with the theme of “Towards People’s Policy on Education 2026 – An alternative to…
Shilpa Shetty’s newly launched restaurant AmmaKai grabbed eyeballs on January 26 after announcing a free breakfast to mark Republic Day. The first-come, first-served offer saw people lining up outside the Bandra outlet as early as 7 am, much before the restaurant opened. Videos of long queues quickly went viral, with several content creators capturing the…
Imagine looking into your soulmate’s eyes after nearly four decades of being married, only to hear him whisper, “Will you marry me?”, again! For Linda Feldman, 78, that’s exactly what happened in November 2025, as reported by The Washington Post recently. Her husband, Michael O’Reilley, 77, battles Alzheimer’s, and some days, he forgets that she…
Social media influencer Amulya Rattan has finally spoken about the heavy backlash she received after her video from a public shoot went viral. The clip showed her stopping a man who walked behind her while she was filming on a busy street. Very quickly, the video spread online and people started debating about influencer behaviour,…
In today’s fast-paced world, staying alert is crucial—be it in the office or on the road, as even minor distractions can lead to unexpected mishaps. Don’t let unnecessary stress from urgent emails or sudden changes throw you off; take a moment to breathe and regain your composure. Sidestep impulsive financial decisions and avoid pointless disputes….
For more than 60 years, Centralia has been defined by what lies beneath it: an underground coal fire that has never gone out. Once home to thousands, the Pennsylvania mining town was gradually emptied as heat, toxic gases, and ground collapse made everyday life unsafe. Buildings were demolished, roads were closed, and Centralia came to…
New Delhi: The India-European Union free trade agreement could make biscuits and chocolates to pasta, olive oil and sausages more affordable in India, expanding choice and easing prices for consumers over the next few years, reports Rupali Mukherjee. Pet food maybe cheaper, too. The agreement has reduced the duty on olive oil, margarine and other…
New Delhi: As University Grants Commission’s regulation on promotion of equity in higher educational institutions has stirred a huge debate with a few sections split along the caste divide, a petition has been filed in the apex court for declaring it illegal and unconstitutional for being discriminatory and not covering harassment of non-SC/ST/OBC students.UGC framed…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that the United States would end all support for Iraq if former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki returns to power. Trump said Iraq would be making a “very bad choice” by bringing Maliki back. Maliki has been nominated for the post by the largest Shiite political bloc in the…
Chamba: For four days, paws buried in snow, Jonu stood guarding his buddies Viksit and Piyush. Neither hunger and thirst, nor the freezing temperatures could budge the pitbull from its vigil.On Monday, when IAF pilots and mountain rescue teams came looking for cousins Viksit, 19, and Piyush, 13, they found them frozen to death atop…
