Every year, admissions officers read large numbers of applications and look for signals that help them separate strong candidates from those who are not prepared for the demands of selective universities. Students often focus on what admissions offices want to see. It is just as important to understand what they prefer to avoid. For students…
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organise celebrations across the country to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ on Wednesday. Keeping in mind the song’s historical role in the freedom struggle, the BJP will also organise a series of programmes with widespread public participation at the state level, said UP…
BENGALURU: Just before 3 pm on a sunny Saturday, Rishabh Pant (64 batting) walked in with his trademark swagger. He made an immediate impact, hitting Okuhle Cele for consecutive boundaries in the first over he faced: one over mid-off and another down the line. India ‘A’ were struggling at 32/3 after Sai Sudharsan, Ayush Mhatre,…
Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi & Village Industries, Silk, Handloom & Textiles, Rakesh Sachan, during the ceremony. The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded on Thursday, drawing lakhs of visitors and generating trade worth around Rs 5 crore, officials said. The pavilion was centred on the…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will introduce a new housing benefit for soldiers who have shown exceptional bravery in service. The authority will place a proposal offering an additional 5% discount to armed forces personnel who received gallantry awards during the upcoming board meeting expected to be held on Dec 5.LDA officials said the…
Representative image (AI-generated) Business sentiments in India moderated in the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26 after showing steady improvement over the past three quarters, according to a new report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).The decline comes amid high global uncertainties, including additional US tariffs and ongoing trade tensions, the think…
CBSE in review 2025: Exam reforms, APAAR ID rollout, syllabus changes, and student wellbeing initiatives NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education has rolled out a series of policy changes in 2025 that affect how students study, appear for exams, and receive support in schools. These measures cover examinations, digital identity, curriculum design, counselling…
Sri Lanka bundled out for 95 as Zimbabwe beat them by 67 runs (X-cricbuzz) Zimbabwe achieved their largest Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka, winning by 67 runs in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Thursday, led by Captain Sikandar Raza‘s 47 runs and Brad Evans’ exceptional bowling performance of 3-9, as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 95…
Lucknow: Along with earthen lamps, skills and self-reliance of the differently-abled will illuminate homes across UP on Diwali. State govt is organising ‘Divya Deepawali Mela-2025′ in all districts on Oct 16–17, showcasing products made by persons with disabilities.The initiative, led by department of empowerment of persons with disabilities, aims to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and…
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing leadership crisis in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday floated another theory that Congress may ignore both Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar and choose a “dark horse” for the chief ministerial post in the state.Talking to reporters, former Karnataka CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai said that chief minister Siddaramaiah…
