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Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict agains Aligarh Muslim University’s minority tag

Recognition by law won’t annul minority status, says seven-judge Bench in 4:3 majority judgment; court returns case to a regular Bench to examine the question of the university’s minority status




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SC verdict on AMU minority status: University’s teachers’ body welcomes judgment

Describing the decision as historic, AMUTA looks forward to the speedy resolution of the minority character case as directed by the norms of the Constitutional Bench




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University of Southampton Delhi ready for its first intake




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Minority status: Aligarh Muslim University teachers and students celebrate ‘historic’ Supreme Court verdict

Vice-Chancellor Naima Khatoon said the judgment paved way for the granting of minority status to the varsity. Students celebrated the day by distributing sweets at the varsity gate.




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Emotions in failure: An excerpt from Productive Failure: Unlocking deeper learning through the science of failing

In his new book, learning scientist Manu Kapur discusses how to deliberately design for and transform failure into a deep learning signal




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Higher education students of madrassas face uncertain future after Supreme Court order

The Madrasa Board proposed to the government to accommodate the students of its Kamil and Fazil courses, but no decision was taken on it; about 25,000 students are studying in the Kamil and Fazil courses currently




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Schools disaffiliated by CBSE in Delhi continue functioning as usual; students, parents say they don’t know about the derecognition

The students from Classes 1 to 9 may not be directly impacted, those set to appear for their Board examinations may have little choice except to shift to another school in the middle of the year




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Odisha BJP government announces implementation of NEP-2020 in higher education




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Complaint filed with Lokayukta against DDPI citing inaction against unauthorised schools

Associated Managements of English Medium Schools in Karnataka says photographic evidence of unauthorised buildings and violations of various regulations were provided but permissions were granted




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Amazon launches its first free facility to impart technological skills to underserved students in Bengaluru

The Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace aims to empower students with hands-on learning in robotics, AI, and 3D printing




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‘Zero-error entrance test:’ Union Education Minister urges support from states for exam reforms




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Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade amid foreign fund exodus

The stock market indices fall due to foreign fund outflows and weak blue-chip stocks; RBI to unveil monetary policy next month




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Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day amid foreign fund exodus, muted corporate earnings

In Asian markets, Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong settled lower while Tokyo ended in the positive territory. European markets were trading lower. Wall Street ended mostly higher




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Jet Airways stock falls 5%, SBI to stay away from funding airlines




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Haldiram Bhujiawala raises ₹235 cr from Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund

India’s snacks market, which is worth ₹ 42,600 crore in FY24, is expected to reach around ₹95,500 crore by FY32, registering a CAGR of 11%




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Granules unit in Andhra Pradesh gets U.S. FDA inspection report with NAI status




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Sundaram Home Finance forays into Chhattisgarh, aims to disburse ₹50 cr.




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Paddy procurement in Punjab going on smoothly, says Centre

Statement from Food Ministry comes in backdrop of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) going on protest against the delay in paddy procurement from the State




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Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

Sensex and Nifty fall due to foreign fund outflows, disappointing earnings, and weak Asian markets, impacting investor sentiment




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As its industry struggles, Germany services sector offers untapped growth potential




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Sensex, Nifty close flat amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

The stock indices close flat amid Foreign Institutional Investors selling, weak earnings, and volatile trade; Asian markets trend lower




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Norton Motorcycles announces top level changes




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Inteva Products unveils ₹27 cr. expansion plan in Pune




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RBI announces rules to reclassify FPI investment as FDI once it crosses 10% holding in Indian firms

Investment made by foreign portfolio investor along with its investor group (hereinafter referred to as ‘FPI’) shall be less than 10% of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis




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Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

The meeting assumes significance as State Finance Ministers will present their recommendations for the 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025




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Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even send U.S. forces to fight Mexican drug cartels if the country doesn’t do more to stem the flow of migrants and drugs




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What does winter melt hold this time round?




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Aatadukundam Raa: The joke is on the audience

A clichéd story that relies heavily on a film family’s lineage




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Chuttalabbayi: A lost opportunity

A masala overdose limits Chuttalabbayi’s ability to entertain




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War Dogs review: Guns and posers

Jonah Hill, who reportedly has put on more weight for this part, is a riot each time he’s raging, which is almost through the whole film.




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Missing on a Weekend: Who cares whodunit

A murder mystery with zero thrills




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'Happy Birthday' review: An excuse for a launch

The narrative takes many breaks along the way to accommodate cringe-worthy comedy sequences that comprise characters trying to grope women and sleep with them forcibly.




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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels review: An excuse for brand promotion

Forget memorable, the passengers are so irritating that one would rather hop off the film and abort the trip




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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels: Ain’t no sunshine at all

A film about a motley crew on a road trip is actually an overt promotion for an EDM fest




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Vaaimai: Court unquote




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Unimpressive fare: Nagabharanam

Graphics and fantasy fail to save this film




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The Accountant: Guns and ledgers

They are all living, breathing characters, and yet... frustratingly, this depth never really translates into the ground-breaking conflicts the film’s mood keeps hinting at.




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Nandini Nursing Home: Comedians run riot

A refreshing vehicle for a director and an actor making their debuts




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'Kaashmora' is fun, but the jokes dry up fast

For all the hype it generated for selling itself as an epic, it’s sad that the faults too lie there.




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Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada: Guns and poses

Is Gautham Menon genuinely trying to subvert our expectations from the star-driven masala movie?




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Of undying love

Delivering a mix of horror, thriller, romance and comedy, this one is a surprise




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Tum Bin 2: stick to the soundtrack

From the beginning to the sudden twist towards the end and then on to a protracted climax, the film has a "seen that many a times" feel.




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Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru: Runaway groom

KIK is Rajesh’s seventh film and it’s amusing to see how little his cinema has evolved.




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‘Gurthunda Seethakalam’ movie review: A dull ode to life and romance 

Satyadev and Tamannaah Bhatia try but the Telugu film ‘Gurthunda Seethakalam’ is a test of patience




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GoM to review GST on JDA in real estate sector, Council to meet on September 9

HC had ruled in February that transfer of right to develop land under JDA shall be taxable




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Proptech start-up HouseEazy raises $7 mn in funding from Chiratae Ventures, others

Funds will be utilised to fuel company’s growth across NCR




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Omaxe Group unveils ₹2,500-crore project in Delhi: 50.4-acre multi-sports and cultural destination

The Omaxe State project is expected to be completed by 2027 and to generate over ₹4,200 crore in revenue during its life-cycle




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Rising costs make urban affordable houses unviable for builders

Government’s PM Awas Yojana faces challenges due to rising land prices, construction costs, and pricing limitations for builders




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Microsoft acquires 16.4-acre land in Pune for ₹520 crore

Microsoft acquired land from Indo Global Infotech City