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Maharashtra to soon start teaching institutes at four regional mental hospitals

India, May 25 -- The government will start full-fledged teaching institutes at four regional mental health hospitals in the state. The major move aims to strengthen mental healthcare services, expand ... Read More


Pune school principal shared NEET-related content for money, CBI tells court

India, May 25 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has told a Pune court that a school principal arrested in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case had shared examination-rel... Read More


Ludhiana: School of Eminence to be inaugurated by May end, CM likely to attend

Ludhiana, May 25 -- After repeated missed deadlines, the much awaited School of Eminence (SOE) at Kidwai Nagar is finally nearing inauguration, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann likely to formally ope... Read More


State plans stricter biometric attendance checks as integrated coaching-college model expands

India, May 25 -- Amid growing concerns over the increasing dependence on "integrated" coaching-college arrangements for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) and Joint Entrance Examination ... Read More


Behind the 'Big Didi Energy'

Nepal, May 25 -- Behind the strong character of 'Big Didi', there lies a rapper who makes vulnerable art. Not just speaking up for herself, but for communities and struggles often left unheard. When ... Read More


Indonesia launches new anti-scam platform through OJK

Jakarta, May 25 -- The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is developing the National Fraud Portal within the Indonesia Anti-Scam Center (IASC) as a platform to support faster and more coordinated hand... Read More


From fuel to food, West Asia turmoil sends prices soaring in Nepal

Kathmandu, May 25 -- Radha Sanjel from Kirtipur bought a 25-kg bag of Pearl brand jeera masino rice for Rs2,000 a month ago. It now costs Rs2,250, an increase of Rs250 per bag. Not only rice, the pri... Read More


Q&A: Social media has made Everest ascent look easy, but it isn't

Nepal, May 25 -- At 53, Lhakpa Sherpa is a living legend. With her latest successful ascent, she has extended her record as the world's most successful female Everest summiteer, having stood on top of... Read More


Ranie Saidi mourned the loss of his grandmother by cooking her recipes, wrote a bestselling cookbook and is now championing Malay food in London

LONDON, May 25 -- Matrimonial Chicken inspired by Ayam Masak Merah. Pajeri Nenas. Coconut Pandan Layered Custard inspired by Tepung Pelita. Pandan Tiramisu. The Malay Cook is Ranie Saidi's way of pre... Read More


Karnataka: 18-year-old NEET aspirant found dead, no suicide note recovered

India, May 25 -- BENGALURU An 18-year-old student in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district died by suicide days after appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was later cancelled by the National Te... Read More