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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen in Kolkata on Friday. (PTI Photo) Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday called for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, arguing that such a law was necessary to eliminate discrimination, especially against women.“All advanced countries have UCC-like laws. Bangladesh, Pakistan and India…

This Gen Z employee was told she was ‘too valuable to promote’ Employees chase promotions for the obvious reasons: better pay, greater responsibility, recognition for the hours put in. Many respond by exceeding targets, picking up new skills, mentoring colleagues and staying late when deadlines demand it. Career coach Simon Ingari recently shared a story…

At least five people died and 41 remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off Madura Island. Rescuers recovered Nirmal Purja‘s body after the avalanche, with all 10 climbers now confirmed dead. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar called the Mekedatu dam project a “permanent solution” to the Cauvery water dispute. Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain objected…

. From key Supreme Court observations and major parliamentary developments to climate emergencies and global security tensions, this week’s current affairs saw several important developments. The Supreme Court refused a blanket ban on pellet guns while ordering treatment for injured student protesters, and Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026. India…

When the government decided who could manufacture, import or expand a factory, permissions themselves became valuable commodities Long ago, my father told me a story about a certain ‘Sunil ji. Nobody ever addressed him by his first name, it was always succeeded by a ‘ji’, because his office chair was covered with a towel. He…

CAT 2026 registration begins tomorrow The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will begin the registration process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 tomorrow, August 3, at 10 am. Eligible candidates will be able to submit their application forms through the official CAT website until 5 pm on September 15, 2026. CAT is a national-level…

Photo credit: Marie Claire You have to be uncomfortable sometimes in order to move forwardThat quote perfectly captures the outlook of Selena Gomez, one of the world’s most influential pop stars and a prominent advocate for mental health awareness. Throughout her career, Gomez has spoken openly about embracing uncertainty, confronting personal struggles and accepting that…

UGC to launch NSPG and Ishan Uday scholarship application process soon The University Grants Commission (UGC) will soon begin the application process for two scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These include the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) and the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for the North Eastern Region. The…

Prashant Kishor files EC complaint over Bankipur bypoll (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur bypoll candidate Prashant Kishor on Sunday alleged that police powers were misused during polling in the Bihar assembly by-election and claimed that voters were intimidated. He said his party has lodged complaints with the Election Commission and police observers.The…

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) has announced the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can now check their allotment status through the official IISER admission portal.To access the result, candidates will have to log in using their application number…