Higher education in India undergoing major transformation: Rijiju

Itanagar, Feb 8: Stating that higher education in India is undergoing a major transformation, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions that the country's huge demographic dividend is capitalised.

Lockers in state-run schools to ease burden of students

Kolkata, Feb 6: The West Bengal government has decided to provide locker facilities to all state-run schools, and would soon begin earmarking spaces on the premises for the initiative, education minister Partha Chatterjee said.

Over 40L applications for Bengal govt's minority scholarship, says official

Kolkata, Feb 6: The West Bengal government has received over 40 lakh applications in less than a year under "Aikyashree" a new scheme that provides scholarships to students of minority communities in the state, a senior official said on Thursday.

Army provides IT equipment at government high school, bhalwal brahmana, akhnoor

Jammu, February 02: In continuation with Army’s efforts of contributing towards development and welfare of the society, it presented computers and printer for computer lab at Government High School, Bhalwal Brahmana, Akhnoor.

Two-day seminar on role of academic audit in higher education held in Mathura

Online degree courses to students from weaker sections; new edu policy soon:Budget

BSF School Jammu celebrates 71st Republic Day

Jammu, January 27: On 26th January 2020 BSF School Jammu celebrated 71st Republic Day in the school premises with gaiety and fervour. IG BSF Jammu Frontier N.S. Jamwal was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Rajni Jamwal First Lady BSF Jammu Frontier, President BWWA was the guest of honour.

Primary schools in Bengal to focus more on handwriting

Kolkata, Jan 23: Students of state-run primary schools in West Bengal will soon get special sessions devoted to improvement in handwriting. Teachers of the primary schools will be specially trained before the next academic session for the purpose, syllabus committee chairman Abhik Majumder told.

Students boycott classes in Assam univs and colleges against CAA

Guwahati, January 22: Classes across universities and colleges in Assam were affected on Wednesday due to the "total shutdown" call given by students unions of nine varsities from North East on a day the Supreme Court heard the pleas on Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Basic demand on fee hike met, calls for JNU VC's removal now not reasonable: HRD Minister Pokhriyal

New Delhi, Jan 21: The basic demand of JNU students on the issue of hostel fee hike has been met and calls for the removal of the university's Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar are now not reasonable, says Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'.

Speak to me 'hashtag without filter': PM to students during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

New Delhi, Jan 20: Reaching out to students in their own language, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed 200 of them during a "Pariksha Pe Charcha" and said his conversations with them will be "hashtag without filter".

Prashant Kishor questions Nitish Kumar's development model in Bihar

Patna, Feb 18; Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Tuesday questioned the Nitish Kumar government's development model, even as he sneered at the chief minister for making ideological compromises to stay in an alliance with the BJP.

BJP govt disrespected women by arguing they don't deserve command posts in Army: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 16: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that the BJP government disrespected Indian women by arguing in Supreme Court that women Army officers did not deserve command posts or permanent service because they were inferior to men.

BJP to hold statewide protests against Maha govt on Feb 25

Mumbai, Feb 17 : The BJP has decided to hold protests against the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government led by Uddhav Thackeray in the state on February 25.

Kishan Reddy visits Bhainsa, assures justice to victims of

Hyderabad, Feb 17: Visiting communal clashes-hit Bhainsa town in Telangana, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has assured government support to the victims in rebuilding their destroyed homes.

CAA was brought out of humanitarian considerations, oppn politicized it: BJP

Patna, Feb 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was brought in by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre out of "humanitarian considerations" and lambasted the opposition for "politicizing the issue".

Delhi opted for 'real nationalism';Nitish will be shown door for riding 'communal bus':Tejashwi

New Delhi, Feb 16: Delhi voters have shown the way by opting for "real nationalism" and the electorate in Bihar should emulate them to vote out Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who has no qualms in taking off his "secular veil" on issues such as the CAA, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said on Sunday.

Jamia committee releases video of purported police brutality inside library; political parties react

Video of purported police brutality inside library not released by Jamia Millia Islamia: University

New Delhi, Feb 16: The Jamia Millia Islamia on Sunday clarified that it has not released the new video which is circulating on social media showing some men in paramilitary and police personnel uniform beating up students in the university's library on December 15.

We remain firm on decisions on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Varanasi, Feb 16: Ruling out a rethink on decisions on CAA and Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that his government remains and will remain firm on the steps, which have been taken in national interest, despite pressure from all sides.

Shaheen Bagh protesters yet to receive permission from Delhi Police to march to Shah's residence

New Delhi, Feb 16: Anti-CAA protesters at Shaheen Bagh, who have called for a march till Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence on Sunday, have not yet received permission from the Delhi Police.

Want to work with Centre for smooth governance of Delhi: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 16: Arvind Kejriwal, who took oath as Delhi chief minister for the third successive time on Sunday, said he wants to work in coordination with the Centre and also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's blessings for smooth governance of the national capital.

Felt angry when male stars said no to 'Guilty': Ruchi Narain

Mumbai, Feb 18: Filmmaker Ruchi Narain says she felt angry when some male stars turned down her film "Guilty", which according to producer Karan Johar, may have something to do with their reluctance to be directed by a woman.

Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar appreciate Assam Police for 'superb efficiency' during Filmfare awards

Guwahati, Feb 18: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and renowned director and producer Karan Johar have appreciated the Assam Police for its "superb efficiency" in ensuring smooth conduct of the 65th Filmfare Awards held here on February 15.

Going pan-India with Puri Jagannadh's next: Vijay Deverakonda

Chennai, Feb 18: "Arjun Reddy" star Vijay Deverakonda, who will be making his Bollywood debut with director Puri Jagannadh's bilingual film, says he is looking forward to play a fighter with stutter in his maiden pan-India project.

Neeraj Pandey to make digital foray with spy thriller series ''Special Ops''

Mumbai, Feb 18: Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey and Shivam Nair will co-direct "Special Ops", an action-packed spy thriller series to be mounted on an international scale. Hotstar Specials and Pandey have come together for the show, which marks the digital debut of the director.

It's been a fulfilling journey: Kareena on 20 years in Bollywood

Mumbai, Feb 17 :Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor says the reason behind her longevity in the film industry, where female actors are reminded of their 'shelf-life', is her loyal fanbase that has stayed by her side in her two decade long career.

India has become an inspiration for designers across the globe: Kunal Rawal

Mumbai, Feb 17: Indian textiles and craftsmanship have become global favourites, believes fashion designer Kunal Rawal.

Lisa Haydon, husband Dino Lalvani become parents to second son Leo

Mumbai, Feb 15; Model-actor Lisa Haydon on Saturday announced the birth of her second son, Leo, with husband Dino Lalvani. The couple are already parents to son Zack, who was born on May 17, 2017.

Farhan Akhtar, Vishal Dadlani pay tributes to Parikrama lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa

Mumbai, Feb 15: Musicians from Bollywood, including actor-singer Farhan Akhtar and Vishal Dadlani, have condoled the sudden demise of Parikrama lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa. Sherpa, who was one of the founding members of the rock band, breathed his last on Friday. He was 48.

Kartik, Sara's 'Love Aaj Kal' earns Rs 12.40 crore on day one

Mumbai, Feb 15: Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan-starrer "Love Aaj Kal" raked in Rs 12.40 crore at the box office on its day one, the film's makers announced on Saturday.

Not a protest, it's a celebration: Swara Bhasker on 'India My Valentine' initiative

Mumbai, Feb 15: With over 30 artistes coming together to celebrate love and unity in the country as part of "India My Valentine", actor Swara Bhasker says the aim of the initiative is to take the conversation beyond an "echo chamber" and reach out to the masses.

I'm still discovering myself as an actor: Aditya Roy Kapur

Mumbai, Feb 15: His first hit as a solo hero was "Aashiqui 2", and since then Aditya Roy Kapur has appeared in a series of romantic dramas but the actor says he is trying not to be genre-specific with his choices.

Poonam's three wickets help India edge out WI in World Cup warm-up

Brisbane, Feb 18: Spinner Poonam Yadav claimed three wickets as India geared up for the ICC women's T20 World Cup with a thrilling two-run win over the West Indies in a low-scoring warm-up match here on Tuesday.

Jamieson credits shift to Auckland for making him better cricketer

Wellington, Feb 18: Towering New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson has revealed that moving from Canterbury to Auckland helped him get rid of a detrimental aggressive streak and become a cricketer worthy of national duty.

Manpreet to lead India against Australia in FIH Pro League

New Delhi, Feb 18: Manpreet Singh will lead India in the upcoming FIH Pro League matches against world no.2 Australia, a 24-member team for which was announced by Hockey India on Tuesday.

Rijiju asks AKFI to launch inquiry, India team's promoter says nothing wrong in participation

Barcelona Spain Masters: Saina, Srikanth chase Olympic berth

Barcelona, Feb 17: Seasoned Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth will look to keep their Olympic hopes alive when they compete at the USD 170,000 Barcelona Spain Masters starting here on Tuesday.

India named as hosts for FIH junior men's World Cup in 2021

Lausanne, Feb 17: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced India as the hosts for next year's junior men's World Cup.

New selectors will be in office by end of India's New Zealand tour: CAC's Madan Lal

New Delhi, Feb 17: BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Madan Lal says two new selectors will be in office by the time the national team's tour of New Zealand winds up early next month.

India misses Mithali, Jhulan's experience but has grown enough to be WC contenders: Harmanpreet

Sydney, Feb 17 : The void left by legends such as Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami is not easy to fill, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur conceded on Monday but also asserted that her young side has grown substantially to be a top contender for this month's women's T20 World Cup.

Vidit Gujrathi remains on top in Prague chess tourney

Prague, Feb 17 : Indian Grand Master Vidit Gujrathi opened up a one-point lead after posting an impressive win over world's top junior Alireza Firouzja in the fifth round of the Prague Chess Festival's Masters Category here.

In-form Koneru Humpy wins Cairns Cup title

St Louis (USA), Feb 17 : World rapid champion Koneru Humpy claimed her second title in the last two months by emerging triumphant at the Cairns Cup chess tournament following a draw against compatriot Dronavalli Harika in the ninth and final round here.

De Villiers needs to prove himself to earn T20 World Cup place: Boucher

Johannesburg, Feb 17: The retired AB de Villiers will be considered for a place in the South African T20 World Cup squad only if he shows good form and proves himself to be the "best man for the job", says the team's head coach Mark Boucher.