Rahul Gandhi said Dharmendra Pradhan “has to be sacked” without being “moved”. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Saturday said the ongoing protest againt the NEET paper leak would not subside in case Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is moved to different ministry in much-awaited Cabinet reshuffle.Calling Pradhan “corrupt and incompetent,” the Congress leader called…
Canva billionaires and couple Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht have made a move challenging conventional aid by putting cash directly into the hands of an East African country’s poorest households. The cofounders of the Australian design software maker are investing a whopping $150 million into a cash transfer program in Malawi. Since launching the initiative…
Not long ago, calling in sick usually meant one thing. You had a fever, a cough, food poisoning or some other physical illness that made it impossible to work. If you looked healthy, many workplaces expected you to show up, log in and keep going. Today, that conversation is changing. A growing number of Gen…
Statewide bandh occurred in Bihar over the alleged NEET paper leak. PATNA: A Bihar bandh called over the alleged NEET paper leak triggered protests across the state on Saturday, with RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav and several protesters detained as police maintained heavy security in sensitive districts.Additional police personnel were deployed at key locations, including…
Usha Uthup says ‘The song is always bigger than the singer’; credits musicians and technicians Legendary singer Usha Uthup shared her thoughts on music and teamwork during the grand finale of the singing reality show Indian Idol. The veteran performer, who has spent nearly five decades in the music industry, said that every successful song…
The preparations for Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 are not just about managing crowds and upgrading infrastructure. In Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, work is also underway to protect the temples, kunds and tirthas that form the heart of the region’s religious landscape.The State Archaeology Department is currently carrying out conservation work at 16 heritage sites across the…
Kolkata is set to celebrate the city’s artistic spirit as KCC Ramjhol 4.0 returns from July 30 to August 1 at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC). Bringing together visual arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, crafts and food under one roof, this year’s edition promises an immersive cultural experience spread across workshops, performances, exhibitions and…
Actress Sanam Shetty has found herself at the centre of a fresh controversy after an appearance at a protest against alleged NEET examination irregularities in Chennai. The event took an unexpected turn when she was interrupted while speaking, and videos from the venue quickly spread across social media. Soon after, Sanam met the media outside…
Congress workers staged a protest in Kalyan West against alleged police action. KALYAN: Congress workers staged a rasta roko protest at Shivaji Chowk in Kalyan West to protest against the alleged police action on students demonstrating at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over the alleged paper leak issue.Led by Navin Singh, Kalyan District President, the…
India’s Sukhjeet Singh dribbles. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NAGPUR: Former Olympian Ashok Kumar Dhyanchand, best known for scoring the winning goal in the 1975 hockey World Cup final, is optimistic of India’s podium finish in Belgium and the Netherlands on Aug 30.Ashok Kumar, who was in Nagpur for an event on Friday, was asked about India’s…