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Trump’s triumph: What it means for study-abroad aspirants from India

While Trump has been virulent against illegal immigration, how he deals with legal immigration will be more important for study abroad aspirations of Indians.




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Putting the smartphone in its place

A mathematics teacher turned counsellor is on a mission to promote digital well-being across classrooms and homes




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NEET-UG irregularities: CBI registers fresh case, books student caught taking test for aspirant

Nishika Premprakash Yadav, a second-year medical student, allegedly appeared at the D.Y. Patil (deemed to be) University centre in Navi Mumbai on May 5 on behalf of one Mayuri Manohar Patil




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Courses in Environmental and Sustainability Studies in the U.S.

With many students looking for courses on sustainability and environmental issues, here is a round up of some popular courses in American universities




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Over 5 lakh people write literacy test across Tamil Nadu

In Chennai, 13,480 people — 2,513 men and 10,967 women — wrote the test, which was held under the New India Literacy Programme




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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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JEE Mains 2025: 45-day free online crash course by IIT-Kanpur




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Kerala School Sports & Games 2024: KITE beams 100 hours of live feed and uploads whopping 5,000 images during week-long event

The challenge was met impressively thanks to efforts of 70 technical staff from KITE and 300 members of Little KITES, IT clubs from 31 schools in Ernakulam district




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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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ISRO, IIT-M sign MoU to set up centre of excellence in fluid and thermal sciences

The institute gets ₹1.84 crore seed money to set up the centre of excellence




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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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Reliance Power shares drop 5%; hit lower circuit limit

The stock tanked 4.99% to ₹41.47, its lower circuit limit, on the BSE.




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CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy breached antitrust laws, documents show

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation finds Zomato and Swiggy breached competition laws with exclusive deals favoring restaurant chains




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Rupee falls 5 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.37 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates signals a shift in the global financial landscape




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SBI Q2 net profit surges 28% to ₹18,331 crore




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




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FM asks RRBs to develop suitable products aligning with MSME clusters

Increase disbursements in ground-level agriculture, focus on asset quality, boost digital and mobile banking service to further enhance financial inclusion: FM to PSU banks, RRBs




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KIMS Hospital Q2 net increases 20% to ₹121 cr. 




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Shriram Life Insurance H1 net profit contracts to ₹50 cr.




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Russian oil finds its way to Europe via India; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India has become the second biggest buyer of Russian crude oil since the invasion, with purchases rising from less than 1% of the total oil imported in the pre-Ukraine war period to almost 40% of the country's total oil purchases




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CCI probe: Zomato, Swiggy say committed to complying with competition law

Zomato and Swiggy termed news reports on the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation "misleading", maintaining that the CCI is yet to pass its final order on the matter of unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners




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EAM Jaishankar emphasises trade in national currencies ahead of intergovernmental meeting with Russia

The bilateral trade between India and Russia will touch $100 billion by 2030, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar




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




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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against U.S. dollar

The rupee hits new lifetime low of 84.39 against USD, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and equities




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Bank of India Q2 net profit rises 63% to ₹2,374 cr.




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Hindalco Q2 net profit surges 78% to ₹3,909 crore




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ONGC net profit rose 17% in Q2 to ₹11,984 crore as revenue fell 3% to ₹33,881 crore




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India’s retail equity investment cult rises to a new high amid record FPI outflows




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TVS Supply Chain Solutions posts consolidated Q2 net profit of ₹11 crore




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ITI Limited emerges as lowest bidder BharatNet Phase-3 Project worth ₹4559 cr.




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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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Carl Zeiss to help 1,00,000 persons with nearsightedness in rural Karnataka

The German company inaugurated its maiden Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Bengaluru




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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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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high




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In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China




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Will it be a normal monsoon this time?




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Happy Bhag Jayegi: It’s all about loving your neighbour

A petulant lead character aside, the film is a fun comedy with genuine laugh out aloud moments




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Dharmadurai: terrific story that loses its way

Dharmadurai leaves us dry-eyed, despite much potential for drama.




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Chuttalabbayi: A lost opportunity

A masala overdose limits Chuttalabbayi’s ability to entertain




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Waarrior Savitri: Boring skin and sex show

A modern-day adaptation of Savitri and Satyavan pitted against Yamraj is a snoozefest




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Missing on a Weekend: Who cares whodunit

A murder mystery with zero thrills




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Island City: Loneliness, love and longing

Three stories compellingly underline the theme of freedom from oppression in Island City.




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Wish You happy BreakUp: Writing carries the day

A Youtube video before suicide changes a man’s life




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Inferno: Definitely not hot as hell

With its fast pace and gorgeous locations, Ron Howard’s latest isonly pretty to watch




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'Shivaay': stylish with an archaic heart

The film turns out almost three hours long with just a wisp of a story.




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Trolls: Pursuit of happiness

A moderately entertaining albeit predictable story in a novel universe




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‘Karthikeya 2’ movie review: Not quite the riveting thriller it aims to be

‘Karthikeya 2’ rides on an interesting premise but its preachy tone prevents it from becoming an absorbing thriller




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‘Highway’ movie review: Almost but not quite there

The Telugu crime thriller engages, but doesn’t go beyond tried and tested tropes




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‘Panchathantram’ movie review: This anthology is a potpourri and the women make it watchable 

With Brahmanandam as a storyteller, the Telugu anthology film ‘Panchathantram’ looks at memories through sensory experiences and a couple of stories hit the sweet spot