Study abroad decisions driven by ROI over global university rankings For years, the dream of studying abroad was closely tied to securing admission to a globally ranked university. A place in a prestigious institution often symbolised academic excellence, career success, and social prestige. But that mindset is evolving rapidly. Today, Indian students are looking beyond…
NEW DELHI: The Sooryavanshi household in Motipur village of Tajpur, Samastipur (Bihar), already has one cricketing sensation in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Now, another youngster from the family is beginning to attract attention – 10-year-old Ashirvad Sooryavanshi.Vaibhav’s younger brother has already offered a glimpse of what may lie ahead. In his very first match for Cricket Academy…
Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Bajaj 220F motorcycle in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices have been increased by Rs 8,000. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. December 2025 marked the last major revision for the…
A Delhi dermatologist, Dr. Manish Gupta, allegedly murdered his long-serving domestic help after struggling with violent thoughts, police revealed. NEW DELHI: In the days before he allegedly murdered his domestic help of over 15 years, dermatologist Dr Manish Gupta was struggling with violent thoughts and debating whom to harm, police claimed on Friday.“He was struggling…
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) union leader Nitin Nandgaonkar on Friday said the ongoing BEST workers’ agitation reflects growing unity among employees, blaming the undertaking and the government for the crisis.“BEST failed to initiate dialogue and instead approached the court. As per directives, they should have invited us for discussions. The contempt lies with BEST,” he…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union govt not to grant any approval, including technical and environmental clearances, for Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project.The resolution, moved by chief minister C Joseph Vijay, strongly objected to Karnataka’s “unilateral move” to construct a dam across river Cauvery.It said the proposal ignored…
As experiential outings continue to gain popularity, a growing number of Hyderabadis are choosing to mark Father’s Day through activities that offer opportunities for connection and quality time. From pottery workshops and tote-bag painting sessions to karaoke nights and curated brunches, experiential events are turning Father’s Day into a chance to slow down, reconnect, and…
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) says it has a comprehensive plan to tackle everything from congestion and illegal parking to road safety and emergency response (AI image) AHMEDABAD: The city’s traffic troubles have repeatedly landed in the Gujarat high court over the years. Now, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) says it has a comprehensive plan to…
Phagwara: Mounting his attack on SAD and its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s family, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday blamed late CM Parkash Singh Badal for the 1978 Nirankari-Sikh clash, accusing him of facilitating the escape of the culprits and pushing Punjab into turmoil.Targeting the Badal family three days after the Akal Takht declared…
In India, one of the most urgent of health challenges facing our future, is the growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Alarmingly, Indians suffer from heart attacks nearly a decade earlier than many Western countries.1 This disturbing trend underscores the need for a far more aggressive and India-specific approach to managing cardiovascular risk.Several factors contribute to…
