From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellionAn unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs ann...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Ashoka University appoints Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next vice-chancellorAshoka University has appointed Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan as its next Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. A distinguished sch...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
The hidden genius behind Roja, Bombay, Slumdog Millionaire was not A.R. Rahman alone. Meet the maestro's 'brother' and mathematics graduate who finished Ghajini at 3 am and never woke upH. Sridhar, the unsung hero behind iconic Indian film soundtracks like Roja and Bombay, was a legendary sound engineer who partnered with A...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
View: PM Modi has transformed the grammar of politicsPM Modi handles contradictions with ease. For instance, during his stint as Gujarat CM, Modi pushed a growth model not dependent upon subsi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
'I am not ashamed': Billionaire Harsh Goenka shares powerful note on what it means to be an Indian in a divided worldBillionaire Harsh Goenka's X post challenges global stereotypes about Indians, highlighting how narrow perceptions reduce rich cultures to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
'Whatever you do, will be right': How a mother's advice helped a house painter's son achieved IIT JEE dream despite many financial challengesSagar, son of a house painter, achieved a remarkable feat by cracking the IIT JEE Advanced exam. He overcame challenges, including a shift ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
India makes a quantum leap: India's first quantum-safe algorithm gets certified: Fortytwo Labs earns C-SAFE recognition from DSCIIndia has achieved a significant milestone with the independent evaluation and national recognition of its first domestically built quantum...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsThe Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages,...
27 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
'3 years of German, now Sanskrit?' CBSE language rule sparks chaos in schools, parents say dreams are being redrawn overnightA new Central Board of Secondary Education language policy will require students entering Class IX from the 2026–27 academic year to study ...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE's policy making three-language study compulsory in Class 9 next weekThe Supreme Court will hear a plea next week challenging the CBSE's new policy. This policy makes studying three languages compulsory for C...
22 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Date: Know start and last date to apply, eligibility criteria, registration process and documents requiredJEE Advanced 2026 exam date: JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for May 17, with applications opening on April 23. The exam, comprising two pap...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
UGC proposes opportunity to study ancient Indian mathematics for undergraduate studentsUndergraduate students will soon have the chance to explore ancient Indian mathematics. The University Grants Commission suggests universit...
25 Aug, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
CBSE to introduce 'Bharatiya Ganit Parampara' to document India's contributions to mathematicsThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to create a comprehensive monograph, "Bharatiya Ganit Parampara," to showcase India'...
12 Aug, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Why December 22nd is designated as Mathematics Day?Born on December 22, 1887, eminent mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to the field that helped to solve a num...
22 Dec, 2022, 02.31 PM IST
- Young managers from top firms barter fat pay checks to join political system
There has been a definite paradigm shift over the years with professionals considering participation in the political system as a serious c...
23 May, 2012, 06.34 AM IST