Ranchi, May 13 (IANS) Bhavya Ranjan, a student of Oxford School in Ranchi, has brought laurels to the city by emerging as the national topper in the Arts stream in the CBSE Class 12 examinations, securing 99.8 per cent marks.Following the announcement of the results, scenes of celebration were witnessed on the school campus. Teachers and family members described the achievement as the outcome of hard work, discipline, and continuous guidance.Bhavya credited her success to her parents, teachers, …
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Kabul, April 30 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai, on Thursday raised serious concerns over a recent analysis by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) which warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country. The UN agency report also indicated that if the ban persists until 2030, more than two million girls in…
Kabul, April 28 (IANS) The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country.In its latest analysis titled “The Cost of Inaction on Girls’ Education and Women’s Labour Force Participation in Afghanistan”, the UNICEF said that female representation in the civil services fell f…
Shimla, April 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the INDIA bloc over the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, asserting that the proposed legislation represented not just a policy initiative but the core ideological conviction of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women-led development. Singh told the media here that since 2014, the Modi government has fundamentally shifted the paradi…
Jaipur, April 18 (IANS) In a result that is turning heads across Rajasthan, Virendra Charan from Pokharan in Jaisalmer has secured the second rank in the Rajasthan Administrative Service Examination, without stepping into a single coaching institute. The son of a Head Constable and currently serving as a Tehsildar, Virendra’s journey is not just about rank; it is about rethinking how India prepares for competitive exams. While most aspirants rely heavily on coaching hubs, Virendra chose a d…
Jaipur, March 31 (IANS) The true spirit of success despite limited resources has been exemplified in this year’s Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Class 12 Arts results. Mansi Jangid from Jodhpur has secured an outstanding 99.20 per cent without any external coaching, bringing pride not only to her family but also to the entire district. Her achievement stands as an inspiration for thousands of students who consider a lack of resources a barrier to education.Mansi attribut…
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday extended his greetings to women across the state on the occasion of International Women’s Day and reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening women’s empowerment through various welfare initiatives.In a message to the people of the state, the Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to all women, including mothers, sisters and daughters. He said the purpose of International Women’s Day is to create awareness …
Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 (IANS) For J.S. Sreeja, a native of Neyyattinkara near here, securing the 57th rank in the civil services examination is not merely a personal milestone. It represents the culmination of years of sacrifice, perseverance and quiet determination within a modest household that believed deeply in the power of education.The joy of success is shared equally by her parents, whose unwavering support formed the backbone of her journey.Sreeja’s father works as a daily-wage labo…
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur took a trip down memory lane as he recalled the immense popularity of the iconic television series “Udaan,” saying the country needs value-driven content like that again. Shekhar took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he shared a still from the TV Udaan, which had its final episode air in 1991. He recalled how “Udaan” became a big phenomenon at a time when television had only one channel.“A still from the series UDAAN. It came at a time …
Bhopal, Feb 10 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, was held at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The Council of Ministers approved the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2026, and the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 2026. The Finance Department has been authorised to publish the rules as approved.The proposed rules simplify procedures and jurisdictions, which will facilitate pensioners. Related cases can be resolve…