UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 On January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, replacing the earlier 2012 anti-discrimination framework. The new rules aim to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education by turning it into an enforceable governance issue rather than…
As family dynamics unfold, the spotlight shines brightly on Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, whose combined fortune of $60 million is generating buzz. Brooklyn’s diverse ventures add $10 million to the pot, while Nicola, backed by the wealth of billionaire Nelson Peltz, showcases an impressive $50 million. Their affluent background only heightens the intrigue surrounding…
How to make urad dal pinni at home: The winter sweet Punjabis swear by (Image Source: AI- Generated) One dish that is an epitome of winter delicacies and is now considered comfort food and a nutritional package is urad dal pinnis. These are very common in Punjabi cuisine and especially prepared in winter to bring…
NEW DELHI: On most evenings in New York, or Delhi-NCR, Ruha Shadab sits across a laptop screen, explaining professional etiquette to a roomful of Muslim women. Some wear hijabs. Some don’t. What unites them is not appearance. They are learning how to enter professional spaces that were never designed with them in mind. The session…
General:Good news can land before you’ve even finished your morning tea. Jupiter’s luck runs strong for you today, and the day feels like it’s pushing you forward, not pulling you back.Your thoughts may still feel unsettled. That’s the Moon stirring your mind, making you replay conversations while you’re stuck in traffic. Don’t let inner noise…
A friend of mine called me to ask if I had seen a particular Hindi movie. I asked why. He said that the movie was on experiential education. I had to watch the movie. In the movie, a teacher goes to Germany to see the relevant World War II sites and from there sends video…
Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six protesters during the July 2024 mass uprising that led to the overthrow of then prime minister Sheikh Hasina.The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) handed the death…
NEW DELHI: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, a successful India makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure,” after attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India–EU summit.Von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day parade as chief…
Days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, Abu Dhabi has reportedly abandoned its deal with Pakistan for the management and operations of Islamabad International Airport.According to a report by Pakistan daily Express Tribune, the plan was shelved after the UAE failed to identify a local partner to whom…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, with expectations centred on tax reforms, a revamp of the customs duty structure and measures to support economic growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Budget is also expected to outline a clear…