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University of Sheffield offering International Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

The University of Sheffield, UK is offering the International Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 to new international students starting their undergraduate studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2025.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, dies at 78

David Lynch, the filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks, has died just days before his 79th birthday.

UP govt changes DMs of 14 districts including Lucknow

In a major reshuffle in the state's bureaucracy, Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 29 IAS officers with change in DMs of 14 districts and three Divisional Commissioners. The orders of the transfer was announced late on Thursday night.

The uncut gems on prestigious platforms

Pandit Samar Saha's organisation, Sangeet Piyasi, inspired by the 'Sculptor of Talents', such as Vijay Kichlu, took the lead to unearth and present prodigious talents on its prestigious stage for the last thirty-three years.

'No arrests made yet in actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case'

The police are in the process of questioning workers from the residential building in Bandra West

Kolkata Children's Literature Festival Plants the Seeds of Storytelling

The second edition of the Kolkata Children's Literature Festival (KCLF) commenced with an inauguration on 10 January at SPK Jain Futuristic Academy, Newtown, Kolkata, followed by an array of sessions by storytellers and performers engaging children with workshops and activities on 11 and 12 January.

Shaping our world

Sadly, we are unable to counter the realpolitik practiced by the West, particularly the USA, which has always been an unreliable ally, failing to provide material support to us when we were attacked; by Pakistan in 1965 and 1999 and by China in 1962 and 2020. During the Indo-Pak war of 1971, the US actively supported Pakistan. Shorn of rhetoric, the main interest of the US Government vis-a-vis India is to sell us highly priced, defanged military equipment, and prevent us from buying arms from alternative sources

Pakistani court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in prison in graft case

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country's already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said.

Industry 5.0 to Lay Greater Emphasis on Personalised Manufacturing

Industry experts and leaders were of the opinion that India has all the qualities of becoming the leading manufacturing hub in the world and that we just need to respect natural resources and act with responsibility.

Swami Vivekananda's intuitive geniusa A deep dive into the intersection of spirituality and technology 20

wami Vivekananda, one of India's most revered spiritual figures, is widely known for his transformative impact on modern Hindu thought and global spirituality.

Distressing about Human Metapneumovirus?

Doctors explain what you should know

Premier League is tougher than Eredivisie, says Slot

Liverpool coach Arne Slot claims he realised that the Premier League is much more difficult than the Dutch first league, Eredivisie.

Assam, Meghalaya CMs to resume border dispute talks after district council elections

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said that the border dispute with Assam will be discussed after the district council elections in the state are over.

India Committed to Ensuring Crime-Free Border with Bangladesh

India on Friday reiterated that it is committed to ensuring a crime-free border with Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures and adherence to bilateral accords.

Serendipity Arts Festival in Goa

The Serendipity Arts Festival returned to Panaji, Goa, from 15-22 December 2024, for its much-anticipated ninth edition, offering a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary arts and cultural exchange.

DGP Visits Malda After Councillor's Murder

DGP Kumar arrived at the district police office, where he held a meeting with senior officials and district magistrate Nitin Singhania

Verdict in RG Kar rape & murder case today

The CBI has sought the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the lone accused

Responsible AI in the era of Deepfakes: Curbing cyber scams

On 23 November 2021, the 194 member states of UNESCO adopted the recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.

The Evolution of Interviewing: AI and the Virtual Recruitment Process

The process of hiring has evolved dramatically over the past few decades.

₹2,500 for women, pension for senior citizens among key promises in BJP's 'Sankalp Patra'

BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday launched the first part of the party's manifesto for the 5 February Delhi assembly polls, with several key promises, including Rs 2,500 monthly monetary assistance to poor women, medical insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh to every resident, Rs 2,500 pension for senior citizens and Rs 500 subsidy on LPG cylinders.

CIL Brings Down Original Production Target From 838 MT To 810 MT, Aims At 4-5 Pc Production Growth In FY'25

The State-run coal behemoth Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set a realistic production target of 806-810 million tonnes in the current fiscal, bringing it down from the original target of 838 million tonnes.

Israel's Security Cabinet Clears Ceasefire in Gaza

Israel's security Cabinet recommended approval on Friday of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there.

India's Exports of Food Goods Jump 11% to $17.8 Billion in April-December

India's exports of agricultural and processed food products registered a robust 11 percent growth to $17.77 billion during April-December of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures.

Lower entry cost

India’s financial landscape is on the verge of a transformative shift with the introduction of low-ticket systematic investment plans (SIPs) aimed at broadening the reach of equity investments.

Twelve Indians killed in service of Russian armed forces, MEA confirms

At least 12 Indian nationals have died while serving the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.

Right reforms

There was a great serendipity in Nepal’s market-oriented re forms of the economy last week. After a three-decadelong interval of stalled economic reforms, the coalition government of the two largest parties in Parliament ~ the Nepali Congress and the CPNUML ~ took a bold step in further liberalising the Nepali economy.

Astep towards parenthood with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has been a boon for many couples struggling with infertility.

India Open: Big blow for Indian fans as PV Sindhu bows out with loss in quarterfinals

Star shuttler underlines disappointing campaign for Indian players after going down fighting in last-eight stage

Security forces gun down 12 Maoists at Chh'garh-T'gana border

The security forces gunned down 12 Maoist insurgents in an intense day-long encounter near the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border on Thursday.

Mayor denies claim of illegal floor at councillor's home

Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) mayor Firhad Hakim refuted the claims of regularising an 'illegally constructed floor' of a building owned by the councillor of ward 109 in Santoshpur.