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NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing allegations of a question paper leak and other irregularities, throwing the future of nearly 22.79 lakh aspirants into uncertainty. While Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan declined to respond to questions on the controversy, the NTA failed…
AGARTALA: Dudhu Miah, a matriculate govt schoolteacher, lost his job in March 2020 during a high court-ordered scrutiny of 10,000-odd recruitments across rural Tripura. This week, he reclaimed his pride and dignity by clearing the Class 12 board exam — an achievement made sweeter by the fact that his daughter Ruma Akter was the other…
Japanese proverb of the day (Ai-generated image) In every society, people are often divided by wealth, status, profession or access to opportunities. Some are successful and powerful; others are constrained, with few resources and limited opportunities for advancement. Over the years, many have wondered why the differences exist. Are people born unequal, or do circumstances…
India has expanded its classrooms, but not always the teacher. For most Indian families, college is a promise. It is the room into which a parent sends their children with the stubborn, almost sacred belief that they will emerge altered, armed with a degree, a little poise, a vocabulary of ambition, and a job too.That…
MUMBAI: Venu Srinivasan, chairman emeritus of TVS Motor, and Vijay Singh, a former bureaucrat, are set to step down as trustees of the Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT) from May 11, after fellow trustee Mehli Mistry voted against their reappointments.Trust rules require unanimous consent from all trustees for a reappointment. The departures mark the…
Aimee Lou Wood, celebrated for her roles in ‘Sex Education’ and ‘The White Lotus,’ recently graced ‘Saturday Night Live’ UK with a memorable appearance. She humorously contrasted her popular shows, poking fun at their themes. Wood also recreated a viral Kim Cattrall moment and the show featured musical guest MEEK, alongside a satirical take on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Sikkim, where he is participating in the State’s Golden Jubilee celebrations of statehood. During the event, the Prime Minister described the Northeast as India’s “Ashtalakshmi” and highlighted the Himalayan State’s significance within it. During the visit, he also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of…
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha (File photo/PTI) SRINAGAR: J&K authorities have banned Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom over alleged links with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and charges of “fostering an environment conducive to radicalisation”. The educational institution based in Shopian was sealed on Monday.According to an order issued by Kashmir divisional commissioner Anshul Garg on April 24, the…
In a system where marks feel like the ultimate benchmark, it’s natural for parents to hope their child stands out. But sometimes, the expectation takes the shape of pressure in a child’s mind, and certainly, the secret to success isn’t pressure, instead its perspective.Something similar was seen when CBSE Class 10 topper Ayusman Mohapatra’s father…
Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he was happy after his performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday in IPL 2026 match, adding that it felt good to contribute to the win and receive the Player of the Match award, which he dedicated to his wife Rivaba Jadeja.He said the pitch was not easy…
