MP:: Question asked about Kareena Kapoor's son in Class 6 general knowledge test; school to get notice

Khandwa, Dec 25 (PTI) Students of Class 6 of a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa were asked the full name of the son of Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in a question paper, prompting the education department to initiate issuance of a show-cause notice to the school.

Sonia slams 'blatantly misogynist' question in CBSE exam

New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday condemned the inclusion of a "blatantly misogynist" passage in a CBSE Class 10 question paper and demanded an apology from the Modi government.

Gehlot govt decides to change brown uniform in public schools; courts controversy

Jaipur, Dec 10 (PTI) The Rajasthan government's decision to change the colour of its school uniform has stoked a controversy with the opposition BJP calling it a move to please the Congress high command.

New Covid variant: Need well thought out plan for schools instead of prolonged closures, say experts

New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) With the new variant of COVID-19 sparking concerns and uncertainty, health and education experts have called for a well thought of plan for schools rather than prolonged closures again. The B.1.1.

Govt approves affiliation of 100 schools with Sainik School Society

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet approved the affiliation of 100 schools in government and private sectors with Sainik School Society under the Ministry of Defence, according to an official statement.

Lt Governor inaugurates two-day Workshop, on New Education Policy; launches multiple key initiatives, for school education

68percent class 11 and 12 students prefer higher studies in home country: Survey

New Delhi, Aug 27: About 68 percent over 3,000 class 11 and 12 students who participated in a recent survey said they preferred higher education in their home country, a sharp increase of 24 percentage points from last year.

Afghan students studying in Punjab worried about families back home

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (PTI) Afghan students studying in educational institutions in Punjab are worried about their families back home after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. "We have been having sleepless nights for the last several days.

IIT Madras develops drone algorithms to help study how fire behaves in space stations, satellites

New Delhi, Jun 27: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed algorithms for drones to help study how fire behaves in space stations, shuttles and satellites.

PM Modi to interact with participants of Toycathon-2021

New Delhi, Jun 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of Toycathon-2021 on Thursday via video conferencing, his office said.

Online as effective as offline learning -confirms LEAD data of 20,000 students

Jammu, May 20: An empirical analysis on academic performance of 20,000 students between Academic Year 2019-20 and post COVID year 2020 has revealed that online learning is as effective as offline learning.

Former Punjab MLA Arvind Khanna, others join BJP

New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) Former Punjab MLA Arvind Khanna and several other politicians from the state joined the BJP on Tuesday as the party asserted that it will write a new chapter in the region's electoral history with its success.

PMLA matter: SC to hear batch of petitions on Jan 25

New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday said it would hear on January 25 the arguments on a batch of petitions which have raised issue concerning interpretation of certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Police question BJP leader over 'objectionable' tweets about Maha CM's wife

Mumbai, Jan 6 (PTI) Mumbai Police on Thursday summoned state BJP social media coordinator Jiten Gajaria for recording statement in connection with his `objectionable' tweets about Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's wife, an official said.

VP Naidu speaks to PM over security breach during his Punjab visit

New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday about the security lapse during his visit to Punjab and expressed his deep concern.

India needs to understand crux of Hindu v/s Hindutva debate started by Rahul: Raj CM

Jaipur, Dec 28 (PTI) Expressing concern over alleged provocative remarks made at a recent event in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said the country needs to understand the crux of the debate of Hindu versus Hindutva' started by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi not a Hindu: Union minister targets Cong leader over remarks on Hindu, Hindutva

Ballia (UP), Dec 23 (PTI) Targeting Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on Hindu and Hindutva, Union minister A Narayanaswamy has said the Congress leader is not a Hindu and makes such remarks whenever elections near.

National Conference passes resolution for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits

Jammu, Dec 11 (PTI) The minority cell of National Conference on Saturday passed three resolutions, which among others called for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrant Pandits in the valley and their political empowerment.

Farmers hold havan at Ghazipur border to pray for Gen Rawat, other victims of chopper crash

Ghaziabad (UP), Dec 10 (PTI) Farmers at the Ghazipur border on Friday organised a 'havan' to pray for Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other defence personnel who were killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.

Have a united, single stand on August 5 decision: Azad

Mumbai court grants bail to Nawab Malik in defamation case filed by Mohit Bharatiya

Mumbai, Nov 29 (PTI) A magistrate court here on Monday granted bail to Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik in a defamation case filed against him by former Mumbai BJP youth wing president Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya.

Border areas deserve special efforts for development :Vibodh

Jammu: BJP J&K General Secretary and Former MLC Vibodh Gupta accompanied by convener BJP border area welfare cell, J&K Brijeshwar Singh Rana, today visited border town Arnea and interacted with the locals there.

Lata Mangeshkar continues to be under observation: doctor

Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI) Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is still under observation in the ICU, three days after she tested positive for COVID-19 and was subsequently admitted to a city hospital, the doctor treating her said on Wednesday.

Gippy Grewal and Jasmin Bhasin starrer 'Honeymoon' goes on floors

Mumbai, Jan 11 (PTI) Actors Gippy Grewal and Jasmin Bhasin started filming their upcoming comedy drama "Honeymoon" in Punjab, the makers announced on Tuesday. Directed by Amarpreet GS Chhabra, the Punjabi film is producer Bhushan Kumar and actor Harman Baweja's joint production.

OTT challenges and only one bonafide hit, Bollywood battles the blues

Ajay Devgn's directorial 'MayDay' renamed 'Runway 34'

Mumbai, Nov 29: Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn on Monday announced that his upcoming directorial venture is now titled "Runway 34", featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh. Billed as an edge-of-the-seat drama, the film was earlier titled MayDay .

Emraan Hashmi's horror film 'Dybbuk' to release on Amazon Prime Video this month

Mumbai, Oct 18 (PTI) Actors Emraan Hashmi and Nikita Dutta's upcoming horror thriller film "Dybbuk - The Curse Is Real" will release on Amazon Prime Video on October 29, the streaming platform announced on Monday.

Want to make India proud at Miss Universe 2021: Harnaaz Sandhu

Mumbai: Model Harnaaz Sandhu says winning the title of LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021 comes with a huge responsibility of carrying forward a legacy but she is determined to give her best while representing India at the global pageant of Miss Universe 2021.

Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi welcome baby boy

Mumbai, Oct 3: Actor couple Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi on Sunday became parents to their second child, a baby boy. The couple, who have a two-year-old daughter Mehr, had announced the pregnancy in July. In an Instagram post, Bedi said both Dhupia, 41, and the baby were doing well.

Kangana Ranaut to headline period drama The Incarnation Sita

Mumbai, Sep 14: Actor Kangana Ranaut is set to play the role of Goddess Sita in her forthcoming epic period drama "The Incarnation - Sita", the makers announced on Tuesday. The film will be directed by Alaukik Desai and backed by producer Saloni Sharma from SS Studio.

Porn films case: HC rejects actor Gehana Vasisht's pre-arrest bail plea

Mumbai, Sep 8: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected the pre-arrest bail plea filed by actor Gehana Vasisht accused in a case related to pornographic films noting that the allegations prima facie constitute a "grave offence".

Indian Idol winner to get grand welcome in hometown

Champawat, Aug 19:This small town in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is gearing up to extend a grand welcome to Indian Idol winner Pawandeep Rajan when he returns to his hometown on August 26 for the first time after winning the music reality show.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas named Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival chairperson

Mumbai, Aug 17 (PTI) Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Tuesday was announced as the chairperson of Jio MAMI Film Festival, almost four months after Deepika Padukone stepped down from the position.

Alone and cornered, Kohli had no option but to quit Test captaincy; Rohit Sharma set to be Test captain

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) Virat Kohli wasn't pushed but he decided to jump. It was a twitter message on September 16 when he informed the world about his decision to quit T20 captaincy, keen to focus all his energies on Test cricket and ODI format keeping the 2023 World Cup in mind.

Pt Premnath Dogra Memorial FC wins the Mini Football Champions Cup 2022

JAMMU: Thursday, 13 January 2022: Today, the final match between Pt. Premnath Dogra Memorial FC and Udhampur City FC commenced in the presence of Hon'ble Deputy Mayor Adv.

Sindhu advances, Malvika knocks idol Saina out of India Open

New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals but the promising Malvika Bansod ended her idol Sania Nehwal's campaign at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open here on Thursday.

Want to see what all injuries my body can cope with: Saina

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI) Injury-ravaged Saina Nehwal on Wednesday opened up about her prolonged fitness issues, saying the thought of giving up did cross her mind but she has taken it up as a challenge to see how many more injuries her body can cope with.

GC approves new teams entry into IPL, will get 10-14 days to pick players

New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) The IPL Governing Council on Tuesday decided to issue the Letter of Intent to new IPL franchises Lucknow and Ahmedabad, formalising their entry into the world's biggest T20 league.

59th RSFI National Roller Skating Championship: Puneesh, Udhay, Rajveer bags medals for J-K

Badminton World C'ships: Young Sen, Srikanth assured of maiden medals; Sindhu loses in quarters

Huelva (Spain), Dec 17 (PTI) In a historic first, India were assured of at least two medals in the men's singles competition of the ongoing BWF World Badminton Championships after the seasoned Kidambi Srikanth and young Lakshya Sen entered their maiden semifinals of the marque event here on Friday.

Ashwin goes past Harbhajan, becomes India's third highest wicket-taker in Tests

Kanpur, Nov 29 (PTI) Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday went past Harbhajan Singh to become the third highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket, reaching the mark in his 80th match.

11 arrested near Eden Gardens ahead India- New Zealand match

Kolkata, Nov 21 (PTI) Eleven people were arrested near Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata ahead of India's T20 cricket match with New Zealand on Sunday for allegedly selling tickets illegally, police said.

J&K alpine skier Arif Khan qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics next year

Srinagar, Nov 20 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir alpine skier Arif Mohammed Khan has qualified for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing. Khan, who hails from North Kashmir, booked the Winter Games ticket in an Olympic qualifier alpine skiing event in Dubai.

Dravid will bring his own work ethic with him: Gavaskar

New Delhi, Nov 4: The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Indian cricket will go ahead under new coach Rahul Dravid, who will bring not only vast experience to the team but also the work ethic he embodied in his playing days.