Society
No-detention policy removal sparks nationwide deba...
January 6, 2025
On December 21, 2024, the Union Ministry of Education recently abolished the no-detention policy for students of fifth and eighth grade in schools run by the Union Government centrally-owned government schools, sparking a nationwide debate over the wisdom of the move. While the m...
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Asian Games Squash Gold winner Abhay Singh bags Ar...
January 3, 2025
A remarkable journey of talent, perseverance, and triumph has earned Indian squash player Abhay Singh the prestigious Arjuna Award. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the sport, solidifying his position as one of the nation’s top athletes. Singh is amo...
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Gund villagers open hearts & hearths to shatt...
January 2, 2025
Rajesh Gupta, a software engineer from Hyderabad, was visiting Kashmir with his wife and two young children to experience its famed beauty in winter. Their journey, however, took an unexpected turn on Friday when heavy snowfall blocked roads near Gund village in Ganderbal, about ...
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Hottest fiction books to add to your reading list ...
January 2, 2025
The onset of a new year is the perfect time to start planning adventures, whether it is ticking off destinations on travel bucket list, attending the hottest concerts, or catching the most anticipated movie releases. But for those who thrive on the written word, 2025 promises to ...
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India bids farewell to 10 icons in 2024
December 31, 2024
Their lives were a testament to dedication, innovation, and the power of human potential, touching millions of hearts and influencing countless lives. As we mourn their loss, we also celebrate their remarkable journeys and the lasting impact they have made. As 2024 draws to a clo...
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With 24 pc growth, healthcare services top online ...
December 30, 2024
Online searches in Tier II cities across India were 112 pc more than those in Tier I cities in the year 2024, says a report by Justdial, an Indian search engine. In its report, How India Searched in 2024, Justdial says that a higher number of searches in Tier II cities shows an e...
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Rising online dating scams in India lead to INR 2 ...
December 29, 2024
When Aqsa Shabir, a 29-year-old IT professional, working in Bengaluru, was looking for some companionship, she signed on a popular dating site, Tinder, encouraged by stories of how people in this age and day end up finding love digitally. Shabir’s introduction to online dating ...
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Rising matrimonial frauds boost demand for private...
December 27, 2024
With over 10 million marriages each year, India’s wedding industry is nothing short of spectacular, and with each passing year, it is becoming bigger and more extravagant. But behind these grand celebrations, families and individuals are becoming more cautious than ever when it...
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Katra workers optimistic, await Vaishno Devi Templ...
December 20, 2024
For the past several week, Katra, a spiritual and pilgrim hub, has been shaken by protests against the proposed Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway, which aims to cut the arduous trek to the shrine, which is visited by tens of millions of pilgrims every year. Earlier this week, local ...
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away
December 16, 2024
Today, the world of music mourns the loss of Zakir Hussain, the iconic tabla maestro, composer, and global ambassador of Indian classical music. Hussain, 73, who had been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco in California for treatment, he passed away due to complications from...
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