Candidates who appeared for NEET PG-2023 can now apply for post-graduate medical and dental seats regardless of their score, including zero or negative marks. This change in eligibility criteria is due to the large number of vacant seats in both government and non-government colleges. While some are happy with the decision, concerns have been...
Read MoreA taxi driver in Chennai received a message from his bank stating that 9,000 crore had been deposited into his account, which turned out to be an error. Before the bank could take back the money, the driver managed to transfer 21,000 to a friend. The bank contacted him the next day to inform...
Read MoreAccording to EY’s GCC Pulse Survey 2023, 77% of participants expect a majority of their global capability centre (GCC) workforce to work flexibly in the next year, but less than 25% will work remotely. The survey includes 87 GCCs across various locations, with an average of 1,340 employees. The average attrition rate in GCCs...
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Read MoreThe Tamil Nadu government has formed a three-member search panel for selecting a vice-chancellor for the University of Madras, excluding the University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman’s nominee. This move escalates the standoff with governor R N Ravi, who had included the UGC nominee in the committee. The committee will recommend a panel of three...
Read MoreMinister V Senthil Balaji has been denied bail by the Chennai Principal Sessions Court. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a jobs-for-cash scam. The court stated that considering the seriousness of the offense, the evidence against the petitioner, and his failure to satisfy the conditions of Section 45 of the PMLA, bail...
Read MoreThe Tamil Nadu government is establishing a 100 crore ‘co-creation fund’ to support the growth of venture capital funds in the state. The fund aims to improve investments for regional startups, women-led ventures, and those focused on rural impact and climate action. Managed by professionals, the government will contribute a predetermined percentage based on...
Read MoreLokesh Kumar, a food delivery executive for Swiggy in Chennai, has been selected as a net bowler for the Netherlands cricket team. The 29-year-old left-arm pacer-turned-chinaman was chosen after the Dutch team assessed 10,000 bowlers from India who had uploaded videos on a mobile application. Lokesh, who has been playing in lower divisions in...
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