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An analysis of recent data compiled from reports of the Ministry of Education and the Government of India from 2015-16 to 2023-2024 shows a mixed picture of financial allocation and participation in school education over the last few years

Dr Karan Singh spearheaded the 1972 transition designating the tiger as India’s national animal and chaired the Steering Committee that launched Project Tiger on April 1, 1973, boosting conservation efforts

As oil routes tighten and LPG delays mount, the Iran conflict is turning distant geopolitics into an immediate threat to India’s household

Former Andhra Pradesh police chief HJ Dora is remembered as a disciplined officer and inspiring leader who guided the force during the peak of Left Wing Extremism. His calm leadership, innovative counter-insurgency strategies and humane approach earned him lasting respect.

Reigns: The Witcher delivers a card-based interactive narrative filled with nostalgia, strategy and humour. With simple swipe mechanics and strong lore integration, it offers an engaging and affordable experience for fans looking to revisit Geralt’s world in a fresh format.

Potlapally Kamala Manohar Rao was a pioneering anthropologist and government officer who transformed the lives of tribal communities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Rao’s legacy is remembered not just as policy but as empowerment of Adivasis.

The Ghaziabad tragedy has raised questions about digital dependence among young people. This explainer looks at otome love games, loneliness, and how everyday online gaming habits blur boundaries between virtual relationships and real life, highlighting the urgent need for balance

Unless employment and training are linked to productivity, performance, and survivability, labour reforms risk creating jobs that exist on paper but fail in practice

The Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara, Asia’s largest tribal festival, embodies centuries-old Koya traditions of resistance and worship, but state involvement raises concerns of cultural dilution, identity loss, and marginalisation of custodians

Long before independence, our leaders engaged intensely with constitutional thought—experimenting, rejecting, and refining multiple legal and political frameworks

A reassessment of Telugu grammatical history challenges the claim that spoken Telugu lacks formal grammar, highlighting Dr. Vadlamudi Gopala Krishnayya’s seminal Vyāvahārika Bhāṣā Vyākaraṇam and warning against recurring intellectual distortions in contemporary linguistic discourse.

Basant Panchami is observed at Hyderabad’s Hazrath Shaikhji Hali Dargah with qawwali, poetry and yellow flowers. Rooted in Sufi tradition, the celebration recalls Amir Khusrau’s legacy and highlights India’s long history of shared cultural and spiritual spaces.

Despite its misleading name, it is not necessarily imported from China. In India, the term broadly refers to any synthetic or glass-coated manja, including locally manufactured varieties

Spiritual leader Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji explains how the Bhagavad Gita offers guidance on duty, devotion, courage and inner peace. The reflection highlights practical ways to face challenges, overcome fear and serve society through spiritual understanding.

At a crucial NCC training camp for Thal Sena trophy, cadets from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh selected one another purely on merit — a quiet moment of selflessness when a true team was born, bound not by region or religion but by shared purpose, turning ‘Unity and Disciple’ from a motto to lived experience

Late IAS offier Nagarjuna's leadership style was rooted in simplicity. There was no display of authority, no sense of hierarchy, no distance created by position. What he carried into every room was not his rank, but his values. For his simple living and commitment to his duty, he is fondly remembered by his former colleagues

Netflix’s proposed 83 billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros raises major questions for WB Games, its studios and top franchises. From Mortal Kombat to Hogwarts Legacy, the future of these titles may shift once the deal moves forward in 2026

Let’s not pretend the film industry is purely a victim. When actors charge astronomical fees and producers gamble with 200–300 crore budgets, who ultimately pays? The audience

On Gita Jayanthi, spiritual teachers highlight the Bhagavad Gita’s modern relevance, offering guidance for stress, purpose, mental discipline and harmony. They recommend simple daily practices—chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and reading one verse—to bring clarity, peace and spiritual connection.

You are in the best years of your life — free of responsibilities, surrounded by teachers and parents shaping your future. Value them. Learn from their experience

Jannatul Baqee in Madinah, one of Islam’s holiest cemeteries, is the final resting place for many companions and family members of Prophet Muhammad. As Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims are set to be buried there, families find solace in the sacred nature of the site.

True kindness goes beyond relieving material suffering; it uplifts the soul by awakening Krishna consciousness. Following the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and chanting the Hare Krishna mantra helps individuals attain peace, purpose, and lasting spiritual happiness beyond bodily designations.

This explainer by Seetha Rama Raju Sanapala simplifies the BODMAS rule, illustrating how the order of operations ensures consistency in mathematical calculations. Drawing a thoughtful parallel, he shows how the same principle applies to life, exams, and success.

This reflective piece explores the essence of pure love through two extraordinary lives. Mathematician Grigori Perelman declined global accolades and a million-dollar prize, driven solely by his love for truth and intellectual integrity. Similarly, Brendon Grimshaw devoted his life to transforming a deserted island into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, rejecting a $50 million offer to preserve its natural beauty.