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September 19, 2024

TISS pro-VC to be interim head of Gokhale Institute

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Shankar Das, pro-vice-chancellor at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, will serve as interim vice-chancellor for Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics starting September 22. This follows the refusal by the senior-most professor to assume the role after Ajit Ranade was removed due to not meeting eligibility criteria related to teaching experience.

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September 19, 2024

Institute to be set up in Mumbai to boost AVGC-XR industry

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The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality in Mumbai. This initiative aims to make India a global hub for content creation by providing specialized training and fostering research. It also seeks to boost employment and attract foreign investments into...

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September 19, 2024

Pandit elders seek a ‘homeland’, youth eye opportunities

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Displaced Kashmiri Pandits voted with a unified demand for a ‘homeland’ in Kashmir after 36 years of exile. They criticized government job and housing proposals as mere symbols. Despite boycott calls, many participated in elections, emphasizing sustainable job opportunities to ensure their community’s permanent return and preserve their ancient civilization.

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September 19, 2024

Told off by customer, delivery boy kills self

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In Chennai, J Pavithran, a 19-year-old food delivery executive and Bcom student, took his own life after being scolded by a woman customer for late grocery delivery. He left a note expressing his dejection. Police are investigating the incident and any actions taken by the delivery company following the customer’s complaint.

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September 19, 2024

Rs 79,000cr scheme to benefit 5cr tribals in 63,000 villages

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. The scheme will cover approximately 63,000 villages and benefit more than 5 crore tribal people with a total outlay of Rs 79,156 crore. It includes various interventions by 17 ministries over five years.

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