Budget 2026 sharpens focus on Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas as school education gets fresh funding push. India’s Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (NV) two central schools systems have again been given new priorities in the Union Budget 2026-27 with increased funds being given to improve access to these schools, infrastructure, and day-to-day running…
Nagesh Gupta, Amanjot Kaur (l), and Nagesh Gupta, Kashvee Gautam (r). (Photo credit: Nagesh Gupta Instagram handle) NEW DELHI: Chandigarh is probably the only city from where three world-class all-rounders have helped India win World Cups.Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, changed the trajectory of cricket in India. Then came Yuvraj…
Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho, is clear about one thing — marriage is not on her radar. At 41, Daisy says she prefers staying single and does not feel the need for a man in her life. Daisy Shah, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan…
MUMBAI: On a day its stock slid 16%, IDFC First Bank said it will remain profitable despite a Rs 590-crore hit from fraudulent transactions in Haryana govt-linked accounts, traced to employee collusion at its Chandigarh branch. On a conference call, the bank’s CEO V Vaidyanathan said the bank has appointed KPMG for a forensic audit…
Spices have been a quintessential part of our daily lives, from adding a punch of taste to the delicacies to healing several health issues to spiritually aligning with cosmic energy and bringing in positivity. One such common kitchen spice is cinnamon, which has been traditionally used in ancient cultures to cleanse the aura and ward…
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (Photo-AP) India should “think less” about tariffs and focus more on opportunities to expand trade, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the global trade outlook.Interacting with media during a visit to the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in…
Rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh has issued a public apology after a video from his recent stage appearance in Delhi went viral, sparking widespread criticism over a sexually explicit remark.In a video statement shared on his official social media handle, Honey Singh apologised to those who felt offended by his words and…
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The past week was quite turbulent for the cricket world — from Mustafizur Rahman being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, to the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision not to send its team to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and now the…
Captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has delivered a blunt assessment of what he believes is going wrong in the Indian team under head coach Gautam Gambhir, following the side’s 1-2 ODI series defeat to New Zealand at home. Calling for clarity, security and…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the cut-off marks for UGC NET December 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check whether they have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, or admission to PhD programmes. The cut-off has been published subject-wise and category-wise on the official website.Along with the result…
