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The appointment of Nandan Nilekani to lead a high-powered taskforce on exam reforms is welcome. It gives India an opportunity to move beyond recurring outrage over paper leaks and fix a broken system. The issue this committee must address, however, is not merely the leaking of question papers. Deeper challenge is how to design and…
File photo: Keigo Higashino Japanese mystery fiction author Keigo Higashino has died aged 68, his publisher said on Monday, triggering an outpouring of grief among fans across Asia.Since his 1985 debut, Higashino wrote more than 100 books, with his works translated and published in over 40 countries and territories, and widely adapted for film and…
NEW DELHI: Government on Monday said that there were 576 individuals who had disclosed a gross income of over Rs 100 crore during financial year 2024-25 (assessment year 2025-26), with 161 added during the year.The additions during the year also mark the highest number in at least four years. While it is a small fraction…
Saurav Das said that govt assured them of no action against protestors NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) early Wednesday claimed that the Centre’s representatives have shared draft notifications issued by the Bihar and Assam governments assuring withdrawal of FIRs, release of those arrested or detained during the NEET-UG protest agitation, and protection from any…
Amarnath Yatra bus accident leaves several pilgrims injured (Representative image) At least 39 pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra were injured after a speeding bus skidded off the road in the Kangan area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said, as cited by news agency PTI.“Spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and health…
Namma Metro services on the Yellow Line were disrupted for over two hours after a passenger died by suicide at Huskur station (Representative image) BENGALURU: A passenger’s death by suicide at a Bengaluru Metro station on Monday has once again put the spotlight on the long-standing demand for platform screen doors (PSDs), even as the…
Tata Sons posted a 22% jump in profit in FY26 MUMBAI: Tata Sons posted a 22% jump in profit in FY26, lifted by gains from the listing of Tata Capital – even as its chairman N Chandrasekaran faces a crucial annual general meeting over his future at the conglomerate.Net profit at the holding company of…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) The debate surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s ODI future refuses to die down despite both continuing to deliver for India. While neither head coach Gautam Gambhir nor chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar has publicly committed to their participation in the 2027 World Cup, keeping the speculation…
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Abhishek Sharma‘s struggles in T20Is have come under renewed focus following another disappointing series against Zimbabwe, with former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth calling on the selectors to make a difficult decision if the opener’s poor run continues.The left-handed batter endured a forgettable three-match series, failing to register…
A ship sails through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica (AP file photo) A new study has found that several former Antarctic tour guides decided to leave their jobs because they could no longer balance their love for the continent with the environmental impact of the tourism industry. Researchers spoke to 25 former guides who said…
