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NEW DELHI: Four years after the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 set out to recast undergraduate education, research, credit mobility and industry linkages, the first AISHE stocktake of NEP implementation shows an uneven reform map. Only 56% of responding universities have introduced four-year undergraduate programmes, 49% offer multiple entry and exit, 55% participated in NIRF, and just 7% have apprenticeship cells.Union education ministry released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24 on Wednesday. AISHE collects data from higher education institutions through a web-based data capture format on student enrolment, faculty and staff, infrastructure, examination…

Who is Himesh Patel? Meet the British-Indian actor playing Eurylochus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey boasts one of the biggest ensembles of 2026, but one actor generating plenty of curiosity is British-Indian star Himesh Patel. After winning audiences over in Yesterday and delivering memorable performances in Tenet and Station Eleven, Patel is reuniting with Nolan for the epic mythological film.In The Odyssey, he plays Eurylochus, Odysseus’ trusted second in command and one of the most important characters in Homer’s epic. So who is Himesh Patel? Here’s a look at his journey from British television to Hollywood.A…

Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy, deploying Quran recitations to send messages to allies, rivals and friends alike.The funeral, which moved through Tehran, Qom, Najaf and Karbala before the final burial in Mashhad, was as much a political theatre as it was a religious rite. Iran used it to tell its own public that the state could still rally the country in victory and grief; to reassure allies that Tehran had not buckled; to show major powers that it had not been…

An aspiring candidate with an architectural background lost a potential position at a firm after asking for clarity on total working hours. In the now-viral Reddit post, the user shared the conversations with the recruiter. Highlighting the firm’s toxic work culture, the screenshots prompted an internet conversation about committing to a role despite long working hours and low pay.Here’s a closer look at the candidate losing the job at the firm after asking for clarity and an offer letter. The Reddit user shared the email conversation between his wife and the HR representative. The firm gladly informed her about the…

Sanju Samson (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson’s childhood coach, Biju George, has strongly criticised the selectors after the star wicketkeeper-batter was left out of India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The decision came as a surprise because Samson had played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year. The right-hander was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 97 not out, 89 and 89 in India’s last three matches.George said he was left heartbroken by the decision and felt Samson deserved a longer run after helping India win the World Cup.”I agree…

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has activated the Jharkhand PECE 2026 admit card download link ahead of the July 12 entrance examination. Registered candidates can access their hall tickets through the official portal using their email ID and password. Applicants are advised to download the document early, verify all particulars, and keep a printed copy ready for the examination day. The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has made available the admit card for the Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 on 9th July 2026. The candidates aspiring to take part in the state-level polytechnic entrance…

After finding a buyer for her restored USD 5 million Westchester estate, Drew Barrymore has shown fans a very different kind of home: A cozy RV for her summer getaway Hollywood actor and talk show host Drew Barrymore is trading luxury living for a simpler summer adventure. Just weeks after securing a buyer for her extensively renovated Westchester County home, the 51-year-old gave fans a glimpse of her new temporary abode, an RV.Barrymore shared a playful video on Instagram, where she danced around the motorhome dressed in a baseball cap and flannel shirt while Enya’s Caribbean Blue played in the…

Mosque effigy atop Northern Ireland bonfire A replica of a mosque placed atop a towering loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland has sparked widespread condemnation, with politicians, community leaders and rights groups describing it as an act of anti-Muslim hatred and intimidation.Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of offences linked to stirring up hatred ahead of the annual July 12 bonfire celebrations.According to news agency Reuters, the structure was erected in the village of Moygashel in County Tyrone, where bonfires are traditionally lit in mainly Protestant loyalist areas on the eve of commemorations marking King William III’s victory over…

Since the invention of synthetic dyes, people around the globe have been using different types of plants as a source of natural colours for various objects. There are lots of flowers, leaves, and even roots, which contain natural plant pigments and provide natural dyes in different shades of yellow, red, brown, and green. Nowadays, there is a trend among gardening fans and other people, who seek eco-friendly options, to use natural plants as dyes for fabrics, paper, baskets, and even food. However, the exact shade of the colour largely depends on the material and dyeing technique, but all of the…

India vs England 4th T20I Live: India face a must-win challenge in the fourth T20I against England at the County Ground, Bristol, with the visitors desperate to keep the five-match series alive.After the rain washed out the opening match, England have seized control of the series with back-to-back victories. Harry Brook’s side currently leads 2-0 and needs just one more win to clinch the series, while Shreyas Iyer’s men must bounce back after a crushing 125-run defeat in Nottingham.India searching for batting revivalIndia’s batting unit will be under intense scrutiny after being bundled out for just 76 in the third…