The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been in the news again, with the States pushing back on its directive on the procedure for appointment of vice chancellors. It is unusual for chief ministers to concern themselves so closely with minutiae of this kind, but those of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have campaigned against it, terming … Read more
Kathmandu, Feb. 24: Birendra Vikram Shah was this morning formally proclaimed King of Nepal at an elaborate function in his ancestral Hanuman Dhoka Palace in the ancient city. The colourful ceremony was performed with traditional Hindu rites by the chief royal priest. The 29-year-old King donned the royal crown, studded with pearls, rubbies and … Read more
DOGE charge, USAID ‘grant’ The 47th President of the United States has been making a series of remarks ever since he assumed power at the White House. The controversy surrounding USAID ‘funding’ for voter turnout in India seems to have been blown out of proportion (February 24). Perhaps the ruling dispensation in India ought to … Read more
Protesters in New Delhi in 2018. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a move that generated great hope among citizens since it recognised them to be the rulers of the nation. It empowered them to seek information from the government, with dignity and respect. It looked … Read more
‘The rules make it nearly impossible for couples, particularly interfaith ones, to live without oversight’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand became the first Indian State to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), placing private relationships under state surveillance. The official claim is that it would restore gender justice, create “uniformity”, … Read more
Hardik Pandya loves a laugh. He loves laughing at himself too, a rare trait in a world where, increasingly, people take themselves too seriously. He is the maverick every team needs, a free spirit that is here, there and everywhere. Like everyone else with an immense gift that many others feel is not being made … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Steve Jobs Issey Miyake is the celebrated designer who created the famous turtleneck top that became synonymous with Jobs START THE QUIZ 1 / 8 | Who were Joanne Carole Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali in the context of Steve’s life? 2 / 8 | It is well known that Jobs practised … Read more
It started the season on a high by reclaiming the Irani Cup after 27 years. Followed it up with a title in the Syed Mushtaq Ali (T20) Trophy. Then failed to qualify for the knockouts in the Vijay Hazare (one-day) Trophy. And the domestic powerhouse Mumbai then signed off from the Ranji Trophy with a … Read more
Photo used for illustration purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Supreme Court in its recent judgment has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to revise its guidelines on eligibility conditions for admission to MBBS course for people with disability and report back on March 3. The direction has come after the Court in a case … Read more
In an initiative to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive advancements in eyecare solutions, optics and optoelectronics technology company ZEISS India has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to start a research lab for AI in eye care on the IISc campus. Part of ZEISS India’s CSR initiatives, the lab is expected to … Read more