Days after the Centre granted approval to the University of Liverpool to open a campus in India, three more globally ranked institutions- the University of Bristol, the University of York and Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW), received Letters of Approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC).The approvals are part of the National Education…
Vikrant Massey shares a unique insight into Rajkumar Hirani’s films ahead of the release of ‘Pritam and Pedro’: ‘You can never truly hate the villain in his films’ With the release of ‘Pritam And Pedro’ just around the corner, excitement is steadily building around the upcoming cybercrime comedy-drama. Set to premiere on JioHotstar on July…
Image credits: Instagram/thebetterindia Most people wait for the perfect opportunity to make a difference. They wait for funding, resources, or support. But Uttam Teron decided to start with what he had: a small cowshed, ₹800 in his pocket, and a determination to ensure that children in his community had access to education. More than two…
Invexa Capital’s Tushar Bohra India’s equity markets may appear subdued at the benchmark level, but significant action is unfolding beneath the surface, according to Tushar Bohra of Invexa Capital. While large-cap indices have struggled to generate excitement, broader market segments have delivered strong returns, driven by investor interest in select sectors and structural themes. Speaking…
Endowment plans are life insurance products that combine financial protection with long-term savings. Unlike pure term insurance plans that only provide life cover, endowment plans are designed to help policyholders build a savings corpus while also protecting their family financially. These plans are commonly used for long-term goals such as children’s education, marriage planning, retirement…
India’s young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has become the world’s No. 1 ranked bowler in Women’s T20Is after a superb run in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup. The 21-year-old climbed to the top of the ICC rankings after taking 10 wickets in just three matches, making her the tournament’s leading wicket-taker so far.Charani’s rise…
NEW DELHI: President Drupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the second civil investiture ceremony. A total of 65 Padma awards were conferred including two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri Awardees.The conferred awardees included actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, cricketer Rohit Sharma and R Madhavan to…
Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 12-year period.Murrell, 61, the estranged husband of former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, siphoned off £400,315.65 between 2010 and…
NEW DELHI: Young Mumbai and Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, who earned his maiden India call-up on Tuesday after replacing the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s T20I squads for the series against Ireland and England, was naturally brimming with joy.“Actually, I still can’t sink it in, and I think I won’t be able to…
Marie Curie (Image: Wikipedia) Marie Curie spent her life chasing answers, not applause. She discovered new elements, won two Nobel Prizes, and changed science forever, and yet she had little time for fame or personal glory. This short line was something close to a motto for her. It says that in science, our attention belongs…
