NEW DELHI: Mizoram (98.2%), Lakshadweep (97.3%), Kerala (95.3%), Tripura (93.7%) and Goa (93.6%) are the top five States/ UTs registering the highest overall literacy rates in India for persons aged seven years and above, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24.The report, released by the National Sample Survey Office under the ministry of…
While we meet many people who claim to be our well-wishers, but not all are genuinely being nice or real. And sometimes, we can sense that someone is not being being real— but can’t quite put our finger on it. It is often said that one’s body language often speaks volumes than their words, and…
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has announced the schedule for the second phase of the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) 2025. Prospective candidates aiming for B.Tech programs at SRMIST must complete their online registration by June 6, 2025, via the official portal: srmist.edu.in. The SRMJEEE 2025 Phase 2 will be conducted in…
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) Novak Djokovic achieved a historic milestone at Roland Garros on Monday, becoming only the second player to secure 100 career wins at the French Open after defeating Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round, advancing to the quarterfinals for the 16th consecutive year.The 38-year-old Serbian joined…
India’s real GDP growth is projected to slow to 6.2 per cent in FY26, down from 6.5 per cent in FY25, according to a report released on Monday by Japanese brokerage firm Nomura.Nomura’s research report, quoted by PTI, highlighted a growing “divergence” between Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection growth and other high-frequency indicators such…
TOI correspondent from London: Indigenous communities across India are being pushed out of their ancestral lands in the name of tourism and expansion of tiger projects whilst the laws to protect them are being diluted and not implemented properly, Adivasis told a global press briefing on Monday.“They say India has got freedom. But I think…
There are certain books so moving and profound that people wish to read them again and again. But in the pool of British and American classics, we often forget Indian authors and their contributions. And here we mention 8 award-winning Indian books to read. Source link
Graduation ceremonies are traditionally moments of celebration, unity, and reflection—markers of perseverance and achievement in the academic journey. At a prestigious institution like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), these events carry symbolic weight not just for the graduates but for the entire academic community. However, for Megha Vemuri, the elected president of MIT’s Class…
Karun Nair and Dhruv Jurel (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) The first unofficial Test match between India A and England Lions ended in a draw at Canterbury on Monday, with India A’s top four batsmen each scoring half-centuries. After England Lions posted 587 in their first innings, surpassing India A’s 557, the Indian batsmen utilized…
Salil Parekh (File photo from Infosys website) Infosys CEO and managing director Salil Parekh received a total pay of Rs 80.62 crore in FY25, marking a 21.6 per cent increase from Rs 66.25 crore in the previous year, according to the company’s annual report.The report details that Parekh’s remuneration comprised a base salary of Rs…
