October 11, 2026

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The great Indian school paradox: Government enrolment dominates even as thousands of classrooms stand empty

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India’s government school system is not shrinking, it is becoming uneven. Image: AI generated India’s school system, at first glance, appears reassuringly intact. In 2024–25, government schools enrolled 121.6 million students, decisively ahead of 95.9 million in private unaided institutions, suggests government data. By sheer scale, public education still anchors Indian schooling, educating around 25.7…

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Madhuri Dixit reveals why 90s superstars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan are still relevant: ‘They made consistently good films and invested a lot of themselves in their work.’ |

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Madhuri Dixit, known for iconic movies like ‘Tezaab’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, and ‘Beta’, ruled the roost and hearts of people in the 90s. She had shared screen space with industry peers like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, and others . In a candid interview, she recently opened up about why…

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Horrific assault in Bengaluru: Ex-gym trainer kicks toddler playing badminton on road; CCTV captures incident | Bengaluru News

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BENGALURU: A 35-year-old man kicked a five-year-old boy while he was playing badminton with other children on Old Post Office Road in Thyagarajanagar, South Bengaluru, on December 14.The accused has been identified as Ranjith, also known as Ranjan, a resident of the same area. Ranjith worked as a gym trainer and quit his job. The…

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Why January 1, 2026 Is a Power Date for Ikkis: The 1-3-9 Numerology Behind Agastya Nanda’s Big Debut |

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On a Thursday (ruled by Number 3), the mega star Amitabh Bachchan wrote on X that his grandson’s (Agastya Nanda) movie date has been changed considering astrology as the reason.This is a great signal wherein public acknowledgement of leveraging astrology and numerology in movie release date has been witnessed.Let us dive into what Does this…

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Vivek Ramaswamy defines who is an American

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This week, we look at how Indian-origin voices are shaping debates and industries far beyond India’s borders, from Vivek Ramaswamy’s sharp intervention in America’s culture wars over who gets to be “American”, to a Silicon Valley technologist turning counter-terror compliance into an AI startup, and finally, to the Netflix executive who proved that the most…

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Trade dispute: China seeks WTO consultations with India over ICT tariffs; flags solar subsidies

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China on Friday requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), challenging New Delhi’s tariffs on information and communication technology (ICT) products and subsidy measures in the solar sector, according to PTI.In a statement, China’s Ministry of Commerce said India’s measures allegedly violate multiple WTO obligations, including the principle of national treatment, and…

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EWS housing scam case: Bombay HC suspends ex-Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate’s two-year sentence; bail granted, conviction stands | India News

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Manikrao Kokate (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court on Friday suspended a two-year sentence to former Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate in a case centred around cheating and forgery connected to a government housing scheme. It also granted bail to the NCP leader.However, citing strong preliminary evidence of Kokate’s involvement, the court refused to…

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