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The architect of India's academics and institutional excellence

India, Feb. 1 -- When India became independent, it inherited an education system which was rooted in a colonial mindset and was designed to serve the British Empire. A handful of elite institutions ex... Read More


UGC: The new regulations will increase the fault lines

India, Feb. 1 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) notified the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 to strengthen fairness, inclusion and equal treatment across... Read More


Resistance to progressive reforms is neither novel nor accidental

India, Feb. 1 -- The UGC's 2026 Equity Regulations, notified on January 13, have sparked controversy over their definition of caste-based discrimination as applying only to SC/ST/OBC communities, excl... Read More


BJP mobilises Odisha leaders to campaign in Bengal polls

India, Feb. 1 -- As the West Bengal Assembly elections draw near, the Odisha unit of the BJP has drawn up a roadmap to play an active role in campaigning across six southern districts of the neighbour... Read More


Events tomorrow - FEB. 1: Samskruthi Trust, Mysuru

India, Jan. 31 -- Nada Nrutyotsava, Nrityagiri Director Dr. Kripa Phadke inaugurates, actor Sushma Nanaiah, Samskruthi Founder-Trustee D. Chaya and B.M. Ramachandra of Sri Rajeshwari Vasthralankara ch... Read More


Australian Open: Rybakina becomes first Kazakh to win AO women's singles title

Melbourne, Jan. 31 -- Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina made history, becoming the first Kazakhstan player to capture the Australian Open women's singles title, defeating the top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in a... Read More


Events tomorrow - FEB. 1: Kala Sandesha Prathishtana

India, Jan. 31 -- 'Nruthyopasana 2026' Bharatanatyam Festival, a solo Bharatanatyam performance by Vid. R. Pavan Kumar, grand Bharatanatyam dance-drama 'Saptha Nadi Namana,' choreographed by Vid. Sand... Read More


Vaibhav Suryavanshi's real exam vs Pakistan: The one problem left to solve with U19 World Cup semis on the line

India, Jan. 31 -- The upcoming India vs Pakistan U19 World Cup game isn't just a rivalry face-off. It is a qualification lever disguised as a derby - and it lands right on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's bat. ... Read More


Ludhiana: Raikot BLOs flag burden of Tirath Yatra duties during board practicals

Ludhiana, Jan. 31 -- The district administration in Raikot has directed booth level officers (BLOs), most of whom are government school teachers, to undertake duties for the Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra ... Read More


'Ye Colonel ka look hai': Salman Khan hits back at those trolling his 'romantic' glance in Battle of Galwan teaser

India, Jan. 31 -- Actor Salman Khan attended the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) match in Surat on Friday evening. He attended the match between Bengaluru Strikers and Delhi Superheros, speaking o... Read More