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THE STRAINS ARE SHOWING

A FEW ADMONITORY WORDS FROM THE IDEOLOGICAL GURU SET TONGUES WAGGING, BUT THE RSS-BJP KNOW THE FUTURE LIES IN ACCOMMODATION

YOUNGISTAN

AS VETERANS MOVE ON, THEIR TORCH OF BRILLIANCE IS PASSED TO THESE PLAYERS WHO EMBODY INDIA'S T20 HOPES

THE HITMEN

THE INSPIRING STORY OF HOW INDIA CAPTAIN ROHIT SHARMA AND HIS TALENTED TEAM BECAME THE T20 WORLD CHAMPIONS

Desi Cow Meets Brazilian Bull

It is ghar wapsi in a frozen form. The Indian government's move to import 40,000 doses of purebred Gir bull semen from Brazil to artificially inseminate Gir cows in Gujarat is being seen as a game-changer.

MAMATA'S CLEAN-UP DRIVE

At last, after ruling the state for 13 years, Mamata Banerjee has come down heavily on that bane of Bengal's urban areas-illegal land encroachment, especially on government land.

A Wide Web of Deceit

At a time when leaks and lapses have disrupted four national competitive exams, putting future of over 3.6 million students in jeopardy, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime in Rajasthan is grappling with a mammoth legacy problem on that front.

BIPOLAR FIGHT

Politics in Haryana has bor­ dered on the bizarre this year. On March 12 came the inex­plicable resignation of Mano­ har Lal Khattar, sans any warning, his exit as much of a surprise as his installa­tion as chief minister in 2014.

SOREN QUEERS PITCH FOR BJP

On July 3, less than a week after walking out of Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Central Jail, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) executive president Hemant Soren staked claim to form the government in Jharkhand for the third time.

The Exam Mess

As Leaks And Lapses Disrupt Four National Exams And The Future Of Millions Of Students, The Spotlight Falls On The National Testing Agency And The Need For Reform And Transparency

Keeping It Real

KARTIK AARYAN SHOWS OFF HIS ACTING PROWESS AS MURLIKANT PETKAR, INDIA'S FIRST PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST, IN THE KABIR KHAN-DIRECTED CHANDU CHAMPION

A Healthy Dose of Reading

Superbugs, superdocs and the pharma-industrial complex

The Life Eternal

THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY AND THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT ARE EXPLAINED IN LAYPERSON'S TERMS IN THIS BOOK BY THE NOBEL LAUREATE VENKI RAMAKRISHNAN

It's Raining THRILLERS

AFTER A DRY SUMMER SPELL, A FLOOD OF FRESH FILMS SHOULD BRING RELIEF TO PARCHED AUDIENCES

HAUTE TABLES

MAKEOVERS ARE GIVING MUMBAI'S LEGACY RESTAURANTS A FRESH LEASE OF LIFE

A Taste of India

Delhi's INDIAN ACCENT and Mumbai's MASQUE make it to the extended list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024

Back to the Origin

Artist PARESH MAITY talks about his installation'Genesis'-at Personal Structures, a biennial art exhibition in Venice

CONTINENTAL LINKS

Hamisha Daryani Ahuja's Postcards on Netflix highlights the cultural similarities between India and Nigeria

INDIAN COFFEE BLOSSOMS

Indian planters are reaping a windfall as a supply deficit due to a drought in Vietnam, the biggest coffee-producing country after Brazil and the largest supplier of Robusta beans, results in a boom in prices

REVISITING AGNIPATH

Feedback on the military recruitment scheme from various stakeholders has suggested several changes. With the issue exacting a heavy electoral cost too, Modi 3.0 is considering how to make it better

NO JOBS FOR NEW IITIANS

THE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN IS BEGINNING TO TAKE A TOLL ON PLACEMENTS IN PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE IITS, WHERE THE TOP DEGREE IS NO LONGER A GUARANTEE OF AN ASSURED JOB OFFER

"WE WILL MAKE EXAMS 100 PER CENT FOOLPROOF"

Soon after he resumed charge of the Union ministry of education, DHARMENDRA PRADHAN had to deal with the storm that broke out over serious irregularities and subversions of the national entrance examination system with the Opposition even demanding his resignation. In an exclusive interview with India Today Group Editorial Director RAJ CHENGAPPA and Deputy Editor ANILESH S. MAHAJAN on June 25, Pradhan speaks forthrightly about the action the central government has taken to deal with the crisis and the challenges that lie ahead. Excerpts:

The Rarefied Realm

For the 28th time, INDIA TODAY takes stock of the best institutes in 14 streams so that the Class of 2024 can have a clear view of its future and work towards it

NEET Gets Messy

What went wrong with entrance exams like NEET this year and how it affected the ambitions of millions of students

IN GOOD COMPANY

SSCBS students study an updated syllabus that braids theory with practice and get to pick the latest courses. These and the school's industry connections help guide young graduates towards leading MNCs

THE CODE OF QUALITY

Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving technologies through close ties with industry veterans and alumni, the Department of Computer Science at Christ is ensuring its students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that await them

THE ULTIMATE IN HOSPITALITY

Hotel management institutes are staying abreast of the latest trends, offering new courses ina variety of allied disciplines

THE FASHION TOPPER

Hands-on training, networking and mentorship opportunities with industry insiders and strong research projects contribute to NIFT Delhi's preeminence in fashion education in the country

BROADCASTING BRILLIANCE

With its cutting-edge programmes that embrace industry advancements, IIMC continues to be a preferred choice for mass communication students

COURTING DISTINCTION

The institute is gearing up its students with knowledge of new-age tools like Gen Al to prepare them for the legal battles of the future

THE HUMANE TOUCH

Field work and the exposure beyond book learning is what arms TISS graduates with the confidence to get on top of any situation