NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, in an interview with journalist Barkha Dutt, said he received a scholarship from Boston University and also took an education loan to pursue his studies in the United States amid questions raised by RTI activist Amit Tiwari over his education expenses.Dipke’s remarks came after Tiwari sought…
Frank Jayasinghe: A man the world needed Corleigh StixrudFrank Jayasinghe, a great influence of mine, indeed of many in the field of international education, passed away on Friday, July 31, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was 93.He will deservedly be remembered and celebrated for his role in bringing the International Baccalaureate curriculum to India as…
Ahmedabad: Candidates taking the Western Railway’s departmental promotion examination for the post of staff welfare inspector (SWI) allegedly attended coaching sessions where they were taught to avail themselves of funds to pay bribes, according to a CBI investigation.The classes, ostensibly focused on the syllabus, also allegedly taught candidates how to handle vigilance inquiries.Railway sources told…
Kolkata experienced rain in some pockets Kolkata: Despite a cloudy sky and moderate rain in some parts, Kolkata experienced a humid Sunday when the maximum temperature climbed up to 34°C, nearly two degrees above normal.While the cloud cover has been predicted to persist on Monday, the mercury may not slide, said the Met office. Light…
Recruiters say candidates with niche skills are receiving multiple interview calls and stronger salary offers, although hiring remained selective and performance-driven Pune: The subdued hiring sentiment in the IT industry continues to linger, as the July to September post-appraisal quarter was likely to cater to muted replacement demand and selective hiring.“There are so many IT…
Ponda: With over 98% work carried out, Ponda’s Golden Jubilee project is finally nearing completion after 15 years. In 2011, Congress govt had sanctioned Rs 2 crore to each constituency for various projects to commemorate the golden jubilee year of Goa’s Liberation. In Ponda, a multi-storey commercial complex has been constructed that will be operated…
BENGALURU: Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata on Sunday questioned restrictions on for-profit education, saying they discouraged investment in a sector where India needs far more quality colleges and universities.Speaking at IIMBue, an IIM Bangalore alumni meet in Bengaluru, Tata said only a small fraction of students secure admission to the country’s top institutions, forcing many…
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has named former India fast bowler and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra as the sharpest cricketing mind he has worked with, placing him ahead of several well-known figures, including MS Dhoni.Moeen, who has played under some of the game’s leading captains and coaches, said his time with Nehra at…
‘Unmadham’ OTT release: Where to stream Kunchacko Boban and Shahi Kabir’s thriller online Kunchacko Boban‘s latest Malayalam film ‘Unmadham’ is currently running in theatres after its release on July 31, 2026.Directed by Kiran Das in his feature film directorial debut, the movie is backed by a screenplay written by Shahi Kabir. THIS OTT platform expected…
A helicopter dropping its first bundle of trees for the Christmas tree drop restoration project (US fish and wild life service photos) Every year after Christmas, thousands of used trees are thrown away. In New Orleans, however, many of them get a second use. Instead of ending up in landfill, the trees are collected, tied…
