For generations of students across India, the term “backbencher” has carried a peculiar mix of rebellion, camaraderie, and, if you ask a few teachers, concern. But in Kerala’s state-run schools, the back row may soon become history.On August 5, Kerala’s General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced via Facebook that the state will abolish traditional row-wise…
Astronaut Subhanshu Shukla, along with astronaut Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, receives grand welcome from Union space minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and and Isro chairman V Narayanan at the Delhi airport NEW DELHI: Following his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla received a red-carpet welcome at Delhi’s IGI…
For about two hours, the flight was going around the air space over Trichy and Pudukottai to dump fuel before making an emergency landing in Trichy. TRICHY: Tension prevailed for a while at Trichy international airport as a Dubai-bound Air India Express flight that took off from the airport here made an emergency landing on…
Kalaburagi: Commuters from Kalyana Karnataka have expressed their frustration over the fact that most trains to and from the region originate from either SMVT Bengaluru, or Yesvantpur, or Krishnarajapuram — instead of Bengaluru City.Of the 16 weekly and daily trains to Kalaburagi, only five start from the city station. Passengers allege that while trains to…
Anil Kumble and Shukri Conrad NEW DELHI: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has ignited a fierce cricketing debate after using the word “grovel” while describing his team’s Day 4 strategy during the Guwahati Test. The remark — made after South Africa set India a fourth-innings target of over 500 — has drawn sharp reactions…
PM Modi addressing the event (ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that ensuring the “ease of justice” is essential for achieving both ease of living and ease of doing business, emphasising that justice must be accessible to every citizen, irrespective of social or financial background.Speaking at the national conference on strengthening…
WBJEEB JENPAS UG 2025 counselling: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has commenced the online registration process for counselling based on the Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Undergraduate (JENPAS) 2025 ranks. Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing and various undergraduate paramedical programmes can now apply through…
Ashwini Vaishnaw holds press briefing after Cabinet meet NEW DELHI: In a boost for nation’s infrastructure, the cabinet on Tuesday approved four railway projects worth Rs 24,634 in a meeting chaired by Prime minister Narendra Modi.The four projects, spanning 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, are set to expand the Indian Railways…
Wall Street traded in green on Thursday as pressure from the bond market eased and investors closely watched signs of weakness in the US labour market. The S&P 500 gained 0.17% or 10 points to reach 6,459. Dow Jones Industrial Average began the day in red but jumped 54 points or 0.12%, trading at 45,325…
Tuition and rent costs for international students in Canada rise again in 2025–26. (Getty Images) Affordability continues to be a primary concern for international students planning to study in Canada. Inflation and economic uncertainty have increased everyday living costs, affecting rent, groceries, and utilities across the country. For the 2025–26 academic year, tuition and housing…
