IIT Kanpur-ISKCON MoU on student well-being sparks controversy; institute deletes social media post

An agreement between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to conduct voluntary programmes on student well-being has triggered criticism from students, alumni and social media users, who have questioned the involvement of a religious organisation in campus initiatives.The institute had announced on Saturday that it signed…

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‘Pakistan cricket has hit a panic button’: Ramiz Raja slams PCB over unprecedented England tour overhaul | Cricket News

Pakistan cricket team (ANI Photo) Former Pakistan batter and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has criticised the current board for what he described as a panic-driven response to the team’s disastrous Test tour of England.The PCB made sweeping changes after Pakistan lost the first two Tests of the three-match series, sending seven players home before the…

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Sold a property funded entirely by you but jointly owned with your wife? You may claim 100% Section 54 LTCG exemption on a new home in your name; what your wife should report in her ITR

Section 54 provides relief from long-term capital gains tax when an individual or HUF sells a residential house and reinvests the capital gain in another residential house. You bought a property jointly in the name of yourself and your wife, but the entire money spent on the purchase came from you. Now you are planning…

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‘A big surprise’: Carlos Alcaraz makes honest admission on Novak Djokovic’s shock US Open defeat | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz began his US Open title defence with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin and admitted he was surprised by Novak Djokovic’s shock first-round defeat.Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in five sets, ending his tournament much earlier than expected and ruling out a possible semi-final clash with Alcaraz.Alcaraz said…

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‘This is the reason they are in the mess’: Ex-Pakistan coach tears into Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas celebrates with teammates ( Reuters) Former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for making sweeping changes to the squad and coaching staff. His comments follow the team’s disastrous defeat at Lord’s, which left them trailing 2-0 in the three-match series against England.The PCB confirmed on Monday…

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₹10 lakh extra salary, but no bigger savings? Bengaluru cost-of-living reality check for techies

Bengaluru’s higher salaries may look attractive to professionals considering relocation, but rising living costs can significantly reduce their actual savings. A tech professional’s comparison of Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida and Gurugram highlights expenses such as rent, food, commuting and travel home. The analysis underscores why employees should assess their net financial gains before switching cities for…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold trade with bearish bias? Check September 1, 2026 outlook

The yellow metal is likely to consolidate in near term with a possible test of support at $4370. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are under pressure due to the US Federal Reserve chair’s hawkish outlook, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Gold Price Performance: The Fed Chair Warsh, in his…

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Why Naomi Osaka walked onto US Open court in gray hoodie and cornrows | Tennis News

Naomi Osaka (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Naomi Osaka made a bold statement at the 2026 US Open, combining tennis with basketball-inspired fashion as she stepped onto Arthur Ashe Stadium for her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova.She arrived wearing a long white skirt and a gray hooded robe covered with newspaper-style clippings. Underneath, she wore a…

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WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at wbmcc.nic.in; check reporting dates and next steps

WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out The Directorate of Medical Education has released the West Bengal National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) round 1 seat allotment result 2026 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes.Candidates who have been allotted seats in round 1 of West Bengal NEET…

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