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Modi Inspired Students With Mann Ki Baat. Can't He Reassure NEET-NET Aspirants?

"The NEET-NET 'scam', as it gathers more traction, is turning out to be quite a potboiler โ€” and this was expected. Every issue in the country that adversely affects common people at large, and is duly exposed, eventually becomes a political slugfest," writes Shashi Motilal. Read here.
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T20 World Cup: Rohit vs Starc, Arshdeep vs Headโ€“ Ind vs Aus 5 Key Player Battles

India have the opportunity of effectively eliminating their bogey team โ€“ Australia โ€“ who denied them the 2023 World Cup and World Test Championship. Ahead of the contest, we have a look at 5 key player battles. Read here.
'My Family Is Without an Income': French Journalist 'Forced' To Leave India

"My family is currently without an income. While I am still hopeful, I think my wife and I have to explore the possibility of a life outside India โ€“ a country we both love so much," said Sรฉbastien Farcis, a French journalist stationed in New Delhi, who claimed that he was "forced" to leave the country by the Union Home Ministry. Sakshat Chandok reports. Read here.
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'Thought It Was Fake News': NEET-PG Aspirants as Exam Gets Postponed Yet Again

"I was in shock and disbelief. It felt like my year-long hard work had gone to waste... Why are they playing with our lives?" Varsha Sriram speaks to NEET PG aspirants who vocalised their mental agony over the postponement of the exam. Read here.
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Opposition's Silence on Hate Crimes Against Muslims Will Prove Counterproductive

Opinion | "What has anguished many Muslims and other secular-minded citizens is the Oppositionโ€™s response to hate crimes. The secular parties, for whom Muslims voted in a totally one-sided way, have maintained radio silence," writes Alishan Jafri. Read here.
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Explained: How India Might Have Already Qualified for the Final of T20 World Cup

Courtesy of their 24-run triumph over Australia in St Lucia on Monday (24 June), India have qualified for the semi-final of the ICC Menโ€™s T20 World Cup 2024. Albeit, that is not all that this victory earned them, for it might also secure them a place in the final. Read here.
RBI Has Managed a Record Surplus Transfer. What Can the Government Do With It?

โ€œAs about Rs 25,000 crore dividend could have, most likely, come from other public sector financial institutions, the government would have factored in about Rs 77,000 crore from the RBI dividend,โ€ writes Subhash Chandra Garg. Read here.
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Janab, Aise Kaise? | Exam Leaks, Cancellations, Protests: List of NTA's Failures

Recently, thousands of students protested against reported leaks in the NEET-UG examination. Shortly after, the UGC-NET exam was cancelled. Multiple questions have since been raised, and the future of many students lies bleak. That's why Shadab Moizee asks, Janab, Aise Kaise? Watch here.
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'Rockstar' to 'Jab We Met': Old Bollywood Movies Make a Comeback on Big Screen

Iconic movies like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Rockstar, Jab We Met, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, to name a few, have all found renewed success as they hit the big screens decades after they were first made and released. Vrinda Arora unpacks this phenomenon. Read here.
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NTA Report Card: In 5 Years, 6 Big Paper Leaks Impacted Over 75 Lakh Aspirants

First proposed by former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in 2017, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted over 66 exams in five years. At least 12 of them have been marred by irregularities, impacting over 75 Lakh students. Himanshi Dahiya reports. Read here.
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Students Are Not 'Exam Warriors'

โ€œIn 2018, PM Modi published a book titled 'Exam Warriors'. I was, however, very struck by the semiotics of the title. Exam. Warriors. Why were students being egged on as โ€˜warriorsโ€™?" writes Ravikant Kisana. Read here.
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UGC NET Cancelled, Alleged Leaks in NEET UG: Where is NTA Going Wrong?

The Quint's Aakriti Handa spoke to experts on what ails the NTA and if reforms could help in the smooth and transparent conduct of exams. Read here.
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Whose Nalanda? In the End, It Will Only Serve the Elite

Opinion | "The vision for reviving Nalanda University shows a commitment to providing quality and inclusive education. However, its autonomy has been surrounded by controversies since the Modi government took office," explain Pranav Pandey and Mileena Saju. Read here.
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'Jammu's Tawi River Front Development Work Raises Concerns Among Locals'

My Report | "The Tawi River, which flows through the city of Jammu, is one of the major tributaries of the Chenab River. Construction on such a huge scale around the river poses a risk to both the environment and the lives of the people living around its banks," writes citizen journalist Anmol Ohri. Read here.
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T20 World Cup: Defying Odds โ€“ The Revolution of Afghanistan Cricket & Its Impact

When fancied teams fell by the wayside in the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan stood out and ensured they created history by reaching the semi-final. Chandresh Narayanan writes. Read here.
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'We Get Nothing But Dates': Talent Hired by Vashu Bhagnani's Office Speak Up

Exclusive | While Pooja Entertainment owner Vashu Bhagnani has denied being in debt of Rs 250 crore, crew members have taken to social media to allege non-payment of dues. Tanisha Bagchi reports. Read here.
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As LoP, Rahul is Up Directly Against Modi. Now is the Time to Prove His Mettle

"It is official. Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) of the 18th Lok Sabha. Now, he has a good opportunity to prove his mettle and showcase his vision to the country. He has come a long way from being branded 'Pappu' by the BJP ecosystem," writes Amitabh Tiwari. Read here.
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From Night Guard to IPS: A Dream to Bring Back Family's Honour

Night Guard Sahil is often seen watching Civil Services videos while at work. Forced to desert their residence in Biyawani, and live in a 1 BHK unfurnished property in NCR, Sahil is his familyโ€™s last hope. His life story that reminds you of the film 12th Fail. Watch here.
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No Respite After Dark: Why Are Our Cities Unable to Cool Down at Night?

How does extreme heat during the night impact your health? What does modern urban planning have to do with it? FIT breaks it down. Read here.
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โ€˜Kalki 2898 ADโ€™ Review: Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan Film Is a Visual Spectacle

"Nag Ashwinโ€™s 'Kalki 2898 AD' is quite a risk and quite the feat. Itโ€™s an ambitious setting but the premise doesnโ€™t differ from what weโ€™ve come to expect from the genre," says Pratikshya Mishra. Read here.
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