Budget allocation for education Kolkata: A new IIT and an IIM would be set up in north Bengal, announced state finance minister Swapan Dasgupta in his budget speech on Monday, adding that the Centre-backed initiative would offer “world-class” technical and management education. He also announced that Jadavpur University would be developed into an ‘Institute of…
Pune: Citing “expediency” brought on by a letter from the International Tennis federation (ITF), the Delhi High Court has directed the Administrator of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to proceed with the drafting of the latter’s by-laws and constitution in sync with the National Sports Act, 2025, and hold elections on or before September…
A field of lady’s fingers for Paliem duo who left industry jobsKeshav NaikMapusa: In a state where youth increasingly trade ancestral lands for white-collar desks, two brothers from the remote village of Paliem are scripting an agricultural success story. Ravlu Parab, an automobile engineer, and his elder brother Bhiva, a hospitality professional, both quit their…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose The South Korean stock market went from record highs to a sharp sell-off, with the benchmark Kospi tumbling as low as 10% on Tuesday. The drop came as investors rushed to sell chip stocks over fears of excessive speculation. Kospi ended the day at 8,203.84, down 910.71…
Rui Hachimura (Photo by NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: By mid-morning, the courts inside the OCBC Arena had already settled into their rhythm.On one end, South Korea’s Kyungbock High School looked every bit the early favourites, their players physically bigger and noticeably more imposing than most of their opponents. Singapore, with four teams…
Actor R Madhavan and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy may come from completely different worlds, but they once shared a memorable conversation on stage that went far beyond business and economics. The interaction took place during the India-Singapore Exposition in August 2007, where Madhavan was invited to interview Murthy in front of a live audience.What made…
Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher (Image source: Wikipedia) Margaret Thatcher was not known for backing down. She built her whole career on firm opinions and was happy to defend them to anyone who would listen. So it can come as a surprise that one of the things she claimed to enjoy most was…
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…
At just 27 years old, Aditya Tiwari made a decision that challenged many social norms. He walked into an orphanage and chose to adopt Avinash, a child with special needs whom many prospective parents had overlooked. The journey was not easy. As a single man, Aditya faced legal hurdles and endless questions. Yet he refused…
This article is authored by Prashanth Doreswamy- CEO & President AUMOVIO India.The automotive sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations ever. For decades, vehicle innovation was limited to mechanical engineering. Today, software and electronics are becoming equally important determinants of vehicle capacity, performance, and customer experience. The modern vehicle is evolving into a…
