NEW DELHI: Union education ministry will launch a nationwide drive to identify and enrol out-of-school and dropout children through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), as part of efforts to achieve 100% gross enrolment ratio (GER) from pre-school to secondary level by 2030.Data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 shows nearly 2…
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference held on friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World…
Following a recent nine-day exploration of India, American far-right figure Laura Loomer has declared the nation ‘extraordinary,’ arguing that media narratives surrounding it are largely exaggerated. She emphasized her sense of safety and warmth throughout her stay, commending the local cuisine, vibrant culture, and generous hospitality. Loomer even predicts India as a formidable superpower on…
Ram Charan hailed ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a “complete cinematic experience,” praising director Aditya Dhar’s blend of scale and emotion. He lauded Ranveer Singh’s “terrific performance” and the film’s “raw, gripping, and impactful” nature. This endorsement from the ‘Peddi’ star bolsters the film’s reception, especially with its dubbed versions releasing soon. Following the record-breaking March…
NEW DELHI: Former Army chief General MM Naravane said that he would only write fiction now. The statement came at a book signing event on Friday. Naravane’s unreleased memoir ‘Four Stars of Destiny’ created an uproar in Parliament last month with Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi used excerpts from the book published in…
Yash Dayal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have started preparations for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While some top Indian stars, led by Virat Kohli, have been in attendance, bowler Yash Dayal remains a notable absentee. He wasn’t…
The Trump administration sued Harvard University, alleging the school violated Jewish students’ civil rights, in the latest escalation of the government’s yearlong campaign against the Ivy League school.The suit alleged Harvard failed to protect its Jewish and Israeli students by ignoring hostility on campus and refusing to enforce antiharassment rules. The suit, being filed Friday…
“This universe is finite, its resources, finite…if life is left unchecked, life will cease to exist. It needs correcting,” said Thanos, the Mad Titan before he snapped his fingers and killed half of all life on Earth.While movie fanatics and conspiracy theorists may have thought Marvel was hinting at something in the future, the cinematic…
Megastar Mammootty is set to star in Khalid Rahman’s upcoming gangster comedy, ‘Mattancherry Mafia,’ alongside Asif Ali and Naslen. The film’s recently unveiled title poster has ignited significant social media buzz. Known for his unique directorial style, Rahman aims to deliver a fresh and entertaining experience, blending action and humor with a strong technical crew….
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday released the party’s election manifesto ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls.Speaking at the launch, Banerjee thanked the people of the state for their continued support and alleged that the BJP was attempting to gain control of West Bengal through…