[ad_1] Abhijit Banerjee at the event discussing his latest book While young women around the world are stepping into jobs, shaping their futures, and embracing independence, most in India remain tethered to the age-old choreography of preparing for marriage. Why does a society so proud of its progress still see a woman’s prime years as…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data. However, the country’s merchandise exports recorded a decline of 5.21 per cent year-on-year…
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced a magnificent five-wicket haul to bowl Australia out for 234, leaving India with a challenging 340-run target on the final day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.With one wicket remaining to wrap up…
[ad_1] CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Cabinet on Saturday approved amendments in the Common Eligibility Test policy to remove the grant of five per cent bonus marks to certain candidates based on socioeconomic criteria for government jobs in Group C and D posts. The government decision follows a May 31 order by the high court on the…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will guide equity market movement this week, which would also mark the beginning of the new calendar year and month, analysts said. Movement of rupee, which registered the steepest fall in almost two years to hit its lifetime intra-day low on…
[ad_1] Alexander Zverev of Germany and Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Germany made a strong start on Sunday in defending their United Cup title, with world number two Alexander Zverev and Laura Siegemund securing victory over Brazil, eliminating the South Americans from the mixed-team tournament.Zverev sealed the win with a commanding 6-4, 6-4…
[ad_1] SHRAVASTI: A woman was arrested for allegedly using a forged admit card to appear for the physical standard test during the Uttar Pradesh police recruitment process despite failing the written examination, officials said on Sunday.Shravasti Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Praveen Kumar Yadav told PTI, “A woman candidate named Richa Singh was arrested on…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Industry body CII in its budget suggestions for 2025-26 has recommended lowering the excise duty on fuel to boost consumption, especially at the lower income level, arguing that fuel prices significantly drive inflation. The budget could also consider reducing marginal tax rates for personal income up to Rs 20 lakh per annum….
[ad_1] Sanjay Manjrekar and Jasprit Bumrah (Photo Credits: X / PTI) NEW DELHI: The fourth day of the Boxing Day Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a captivating battle between bat and ball at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj delivered standout performances as India fought to contain a resilient Australian side,…
[ad_1] The University of Iowa has announced plans to close its Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies department, alongside other significant academic restructuring efforts, in response to evolving perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Under the proposed plan, the university will also eliminate the American Studies department and the current majors in American Studies and…
