The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a fresh circular allowing eligible higher education institutions to offer one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and/or online mode. According to the circular, the move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which allows students who have completed a four-year bachelor’s…
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir (AP file photo) Pakistan has pushed back strongly against reports claiming it would act as a conduit for Chinese-made weapons headed to Iran, as Tehran remains locked in a tense standoff with the Donald Trump-led US administration.The rejection by Munir’s military comes as Islamabad continues its familiar balancing act, staying…
India’s Ajinkya Rahane, left, is congratulated by Australia’s Steve Smith (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never sought the spotlight. In an era dominated by classy stroke-makers and larger-than-life personalities, he quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most dependable overseas batters and one of the country’s most respected leaders. On Thursday, the…
Ravi Kishan reveals how he lost 18kg without weight-loss drugs: ‘When you are in your 50s, it’s not easy, I was 90 kg’ Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has credited his dietary changes and regular exercise for helping him shed a significant 18 kg of weight. The 57-year-old star is proving that traditional methods still hold strong…
Peter Beck never earned a university degree or landed the aerospace job he hoped would launch his career. Instead, the New Zealand engineer turned rejection into an opportunity that reshaped his future. After an unsuccessful trip to the United States in 2006, where attempts to gain experience with organisations including NASA and Boeing fell short,…
Ranveer Singh poses with ‘Indian Trump’ Avinash Agarwal from ‘India’s Got Latent 2’; comedian roasts actor in caption, ‘Thanks for wearing men’s clothes’ Ranveer Singh, who has largely kept away from the public eye following the success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, made a rare appearance that has left fans excited. The actor was spotted with…
Image Credit: By Micha L. Rieser Deep within the Swiss Alps, 1,200 metres above sea level, lies the small farming village of Vals. This remote location hosts a structure that challenges traditional architectural limits, the ‘Therme Vals.’ Designed by Peter Zumthor and completed in 1996, this thermal bath complex was not built to stand out…
The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to launch NEET UG 2026 counselling by August 7, while its official website indicates that the detailed schedule will be updated soon. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has directed authorities to ensure a transparent, merit-based admission process as candidates await registration, choice filling and seat allotment. The Medical…
Legendary Elton John recently celebrated his 36 years of sobriety on social media, sharing how grateful he is for his life. (Instagram) Famed pop icon Elton John once struggled with alcoholism and substance abuse. However, in the past decades, he’s managed to overcome his addiction. Recently, through a social media post, the 79-year-old musician marked…
Dog owners visiting the Swiss border town of Chiasso will soon have one more responsibility besides picking up after their pets. From mid-August 2026, anyone whose dog urinates on pavements or building facades in the town centre must rinse the area with water or risk a fine for repeat offences. The unusual regulation, believed to…
