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Ranji Trophy | Shreyas and Lad’s regal partnership takes reigning champion to mammoth score

The duo’s 354-run stand for the fourth wicket helps Mumbai declare its first innings at 602 for four before dismissing five Odisha batters for 146 at the end of day two




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Ranji Trophy | Sachin Baby, Salman help Kerala seize control

The duo’s 99-run partnership for the sixth wicket helps the host reach 340 for seven; the home team leads by 178 at the end of day two




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Koushik’s five-for helps Karnataka dismiss Bengal for 301

Abhinav Manohar, who scored his maiden First Class 50, and Shreyas Gopal steady the ship for the home side after some initial stutters




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Denish leads Assam’s fightback against Tamil Nadu

The skipper compiles a patient unbeaten 54 and forges an unbroken 71-run stand with southpaw Sibsankar Roy, denying the opposition bowlers a breakthrough till close of play




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Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub shine as Pakistan crushes Australia in second ODI

Replying to the hosts’ modest 163 all out, thanks to pace spearhead Haris Rauf’s 5-29, Pakistan reached 169-1 with a huge 141 balls to spare.




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Ageing Kohli, Rohit must rekindle youthful mindset to rediscover lost glory: Greg Chappell

According to Chappell, the ageing Sharma and Kohli must summon the same drive and focus that once marked their prime years if India hopes to reclaim its form on foreign soil




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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Marcus Harris thrusts himself into pole position in Australia ‘bat-off’

The diminutive 32-year-old steered Australia A to 223 in reply to India A’s 161 on day two of their four-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground — seen as a bat-off for the Test spot left vacant by David Warner’s retirement.




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Ranji Trophy | Pacers put Bengal in driver’s seat against Karnataka

Porel’s four-for and Sindhu’s three-wicket haul help the visitor bundle out the host for 221 before reaching 127 for three in its second essay at the end of day three




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BCCI top brass meets Rohit and Agarkar

According to a source, the meeting was not a knee-jerk reaction to India’s series whitewash (0-3) at home by New Zealand




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The building and breaching of Fortress India: chronicling a cycle of cricket dominance

India was invincible at home for 12 years, winning 18 consecutive Test series before New Zealand snapped the record streak in a historic clean sweep. What went into the making of the unbeaten run, what are the consequences of defeat and what does the future look like?




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Ranji Trophy | Mulani puts Mumbai within striking distance of a big win against Odisha

The left-arm spinner’s six-wicket haul helps the defending champion secure a 317-run lead; Odisha in trouble at 126 for five after following on




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Ranji Trophy | Rain interrupts Kerala’s push for outright win against Uttar Pradesh

After conceding a 233-run lead, the visitors slip to 66 for two when a downpour ends the day’s play in the post-lunch session; Nizar misses century




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Defeat negative marking in civil services exam

Here is a concrete strategy to approach the exam.




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Take care of the care-giver

Despite a demand for nurses in hospitals in India, nursing colleges, especially in Karnataka, are struggling to attract students to take up their courses. What are the reasons for this?S. BHUVANESHWARI finds out from Tumkur




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For the love of books

With the printed word still holding its appeal, publishing is a satisfying career choice for many.




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Know Your English




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Teaching: a work in progress

Do teachers need to have all the right answers? Being a learner ‘again’ might be the biggest blessing.




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A scribe in the making

Visiting courts, attending council meetings, interacting with local people and finding exclusive stories, NAVYA HEBBAR talks about her training at the University of Sheffield.




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Focus on soft skills

Tips for undergraduate students to develop their employability skills




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Make a structured study plan

Here’s how you can increase your efficiency, manage time and motivate yourself to get the best score.




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Know Your English




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Are you ready to crack CAT?

Building concepts and optimising test performance should be the two objectives of preparation.




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Indian students can even work in UK after studies: UK minister




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Big boost for India-U.K. tieups




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Keep the past, protect the future

From the burial mask of King Tutankhamun to the hashtag on Instagram, history is all around us.




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‘Engg. graduates lack employability skills’




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Look for chinks in the armour

Why, while building an argument, it is not enough to search for evidence that supports our position.




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Ready to take on the world

IIT Madras joins the Hand-in-Hand Academy for Social Entrepreneurship to set up skill development programmes for women entrepreneurs from rural areas.




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Make the most of your mock tests

When you synchronise your mock paper attempts, the actual exam could turn out to be just another drill!




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Ask the CBSE

The Hindu In School ran this column every Wednesday through the month of February. In the last of the series today, we publish answers given by the CBSE to ten questions from students




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Plan your summer break

Five reasons why you should pursue an internship this summer.




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All you need to know about the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test

As NEET comes into effect, the validity of other exams — conducted by the State or a private medical college — has come under question.




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‘Anyone can crack civil services exam’

“I prefer the term ‘civil servant’ to the term ‘bureaucrat’ because it clearly spells out that the ‘master’ is the common man.’’




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You can make the cut

Fashion industry is diverse and vast. How can you carve a niche for yourself?




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Being student-centric is the key

How can business schools fulfil the needs of different stakeholders and enhance the teaching-learning process?




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'Lengthy' physics section kept students on tenterhooks

Many of them said they had not prepared thoroughly for AIPMT as it was only ‘an option’




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Private engineering colleges demand fee hike




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Where risk-takers thrive

Start-ups offer more room for exchange and implementa-tion of ideas.




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Know both sides of every profession

Do not get enamoured by salary and power. It is important to understand the lifestyle demands that come with the job.




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Make the most of internships

Competitive edge, high stipends and exposure… lucrative opportunities abound for students.




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Skills, not degrees, take you far

Multiple qualifications won’t fetch you your dream job, skill-based training can.




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Bridge the skills gap

The employment landscape can be changed only by integrating skills with regular mainstream education in schools.




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LinkedIn inks MoU with govt to create more jobs for students




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Like the rain that drenched everything

Sri Ramanuja’s compassion knew no distinction.



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K.N. Rao: Committed to literature

Passion for his mother tongue drives 92-year-old K.N. Rao to continue to bring out translation works.




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An art haven like no other

As Chitrakala Parishath turns 50, Archana Nathan takes a look at its iconic journey as a vibrant institution in Bangalore, dedicated to the arts




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Bonds of bhakti

The acharya realised the great potential the verses had to connect people and keep them united




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Restoring the Ariyakudi landmark

The 17th Century Venkatamudayan temple to get a new lease of life, writes S. Prabhu



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The calmness of Kamakura

The Kotoku-in temple for Buddha is known for its historical and architectural splendour, writes Lakshmi Venkatraman



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The day to dive into the unknown

As Magdalene Aunty turns 91, it revives memories of glorious birthday celebrations by Mughal emperors