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SC questions Centre, CBSE, NCERT on infra, resources for three-language policy rollout

New Delhi, May 28 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Union government, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCE... Read More


Why female coaches are still rare in tennis

Mumbai, May 28 -- As Marta Kostyuk and Katie Volynets contested the second round of Roland Garros on Wednesday, their teams shared a peculiar commonality: female coaches. Kim Clijsters is temporarily ... Read More


DEFENCE MINISTRY SEEKS RFPs from three shortlisted bidders for AMCA

New Delhi, May 28 -- The defence ministry on Wednesday issued Request for Proposals (RFPs) to three short-listed bidders for the development and production of five prototypes of the Advanced Medium Co... Read More


singapore court sentences Byju's Founder to jail for Contempt

New Delhi, May 28 -- A Singapore court sentenced Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's, to six months in jail for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, but the entrepreneu... Read More


BMC panel sends back proposal to privatise SevenHills hosp

Mumbai, May 28 -- The privatisation-linked revival of SevenHills hospital was among the four proposals the BMC's improvement committee sent back to the civic administration for reconsideration, report... Read More


We stand at a spot for 40 mins when VIPs pass by: Traffic police constable

India, May 27 -- Sachin Nangaokar, 36, a constable with the Mumbai traffic police, spends at least 10 hours a day near the Sion flyover in Chunabhatti, directing traffic while inhaling exhaust fumes. ... Read More


Staying hydrated through the day costs a lot of money: Gig worker

India, May 27 -- Twenty six-year-old Ganesh Chaugule, a gig worker based in Kalwa who delivers across the Bhandup-Nahur-Mulund belt, spends most of his day riding in the open. "This heat brings a diff... Read More


The heat drains us: Painter at building site

India, May 27 -- Three decades ago, Shankar Pawar, 43, came to Mumbai from Karad, Satara, to earn a living. But this summer, said Pawar, who works as a painter at under-construction buildings, Mumbai'... Read More


People are kind to offer cold drinks: Officer on census duty

India, May 27 -- Jyoti Bansode, 53, a healthcare worker from Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, Ghatkopar, who is currently on census duty, said all workers are working diligently braving the heat, as "this is a... Read More


In the face of Mumbai's intense heat

MUMBAI, May 27 -- As the summer heat continues to bear down on the city, the worst affected are those compelled to work in the open - construction workers, gig workers, traffic police personnel and of... Read More