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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
HIGHRISE OF INNOVATION
Swearing by sustainability, and fusing theoretical rigour with practice in its latest design studios and high-end labs, the Department of Architecture and Planning at IIT Roorkee prepares for the future with care
A CRUCIBLE OF TECH CHAMPS
BITS Pilani's unique approach to education, including a zero-attendance policy and an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum, is the pivot of its trailblazing position in fostering innovation and producing industry leaders
CUTTING-EDGE ENGINEERING
With industry tie-ups and focus on research, IIT Delhi continues to nurture brilliant minds who can tackle global challenges with innovative solutions
SMILE-MAKERS PAR EXCELLENCE
The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is committed to ensuring the oral health of the country, both clinically and by providing expert training to aspiring dentists