73 IIT-Roorkee students expelled due to low scores in exams
What could be termed as an unexpected action taken by any IIT till now, the institute at Roorkee has expelled 73 students for faring badly in the first year B Tech programme, who scored less than a 5 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) in their exams. A similar case had happened in IIT... read more »
UPSC not inclined to conduct SRCA examinations for railways
The Union Public Service Commission, told the Railway Ministry to conduct the Special Class Railway Apprentice Examination (SCRA). Earlier the examination was a part of UPSC curriculum. According to the letter from UPSC Secretary Ashim Khurana to Railway Board Member (Staff) Pradeep Kumar, which... read more »
I won’t make anarkali suits, imperfection is my thing
From village Jogewala in Moga district to France, fashion designer Navjeet Kaur recalls a journey straight out of a movie script. Over samosas squeezed between white bread slices and non-herbal tea at her apartment (“if you had asked for green, it’s possible that I may have assumed you... read more »
Access to green and blue boosts quality of life in older adults
Green environments and blue spaces with running or still water are especially beneficial for healthy ageing in older adults, a new study has found. Natural environments are known to promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The study found that by incorporating smaller features, such as a... read more »
Big chance for Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck to prove his critics wrong
After a GBP 16million move to Arsenal from Manchester United on deadline transfer day this summer, Danny Welbeck will be eager to start a new chapter in his life. Arsenal host champions... read more »
ODI cricket is ‘seriously’ struggling: Rahul Dravid
I think one-day cricket is seriously struggling. One-day cricket, without a context, is struggling. One-day cricket, if you look at it from the point of view of Champions Trophy or the... read more »
Gold price ends at fresh 3-month low of Rs 27,415 per ten gram
New Delhi: Gold prices fell further by Rs 195 to close at fresh three-month low of Rs 27,415 per ten gram in the national capital Friday on continued selling by stockists, driven by... read more »
FIIs need RBI nod to buy shares in Yes Bank
Foreign investors will need the Reserve Bank’s approval to buy equity in private sector lender Yes Bank as it has reached the limit allowed for overseas shareholding. RBI said... read more »
Larsen & Toubro bags Rs 1,885 cr order from NTPC
Infrastructure firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said on Friday it has bagged a Rs 1,885 crore contract from NTPC for setting up steam generators for Tanda Thermal Power Plant in Uttar... read more »
