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Conservation technologist Arpit Deomurari on his experience in using tech for Nature

Wearing many hats — ecologist, GIS expert, data scientist, and conservation technologist — allows for a view of the connections between different fields




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How simulation using AR, VR can facilitate learning

Simulations in education, from earth-sun-moon system to antimicrobial resistance, enhance learning through interactive virtual experiences.




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Delhi HC quashes PIL seeking admission of Rohingya children in schools

Delhi High Court refuses plea to enroll Rohingya children in local schools, citing national security concerns




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Those snatching central university teachers' right of reservation lecturing others: Kharge

RTI query has revealed that of the 18,940 sanctioned posts in 46 central universities, 27% teaching posts are vacant; 38% seats for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) are not filled




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Bangalore University makes U-turn on 50% seats for locals condition for providing seven additional acres to NLSIU

The condition of reserving seats for students from Karnataka has been left to the discretion of the government




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CBSE cracks down on ‘dummy’ schools: Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, six schools downgraded

Of the 21 schools whose affiliation has been withdrawn, 16 are in Delhi while five of them are in Rajasthan's coaching hubs — Kota and Sikar




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QS Asia Rankings 2025: India has highest number of institutes; focus on research paying off




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Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict agains Aligarh Muslim University’s minority tag

Recognition by law won’t annul minority status, says seven-judge Bench in 4:3 majority judgment; court returns case to a regular Bench to examine the question of the university’s minority status




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SC verdict on AMU minority status: University’s teachers’ body welcomes judgment

Describing the decision as historic, AMUTA looks forward to the speedy resolution of the minority character case as directed by the norms of the Constitutional Bench




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University of Southampton Delhi ready for its first intake




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Minority status: Aligarh Muslim University teachers and students celebrate ‘historic’ Supreme Court verdict

Vice-Chancellor Naima Khatoon said the judgment paved way for the granting of minority status to the varsity. Students celebrated the day by distributing sweets at the varsity gate.




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Thousands of aspirants protest outside UPPSC headquarters in Prayagraj over exam format

The police use lathi charge to disperse protesters and the Opposition questions government’s use of force on aspirants




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ISRO, IIT-M sign MoU to set up centre of excellence in fluid and thermal sciences

The institute gets ₹1.84 crore seed money to set up the centre of excellence




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Tatas will choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play: Singapore Minister Shanmugam 

Tata Sons to partner with Singapore in semiconductor industry, showcasing Singapore’s significance in global semiconductor production




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Suzlon CEO-New Business Mangal steps down




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Russian oil finds its way to Europe via India; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India has become the second biggest buyer of Russian crude oil since the invasion, with purchases rising from less than 1% of the total oil imported in the pre-Ukraine war period to almost 40% of the country's total oil purchases




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EAM Jaishankar emphasises trade in national currencies ahead of intergovernmental meeting with Russia

The bilateral trade between India and Russia will touch $100 billion by 2030, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar




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India can have global food brands: Yuvraj Singh

Starts his next venture Twiddles, a guilt-free indulgence healthy food brand targeted at the youth and athletes




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Inteva Products unveils ₹27 cr. expansion plan in Pune




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RBI announces rules to reclassify FPI investment as FDI once it crosses 10% holding in Indian firms

Investment made by foreign portfolio investor along with its investor group (hereinafter referred to as ‘FPI’) shall be less than 10% of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis




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Carl Zeiss to help 1,00,000 persons with nearsightedness in rural Karnataka

The German company inaugurated its maiden Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Bengaluru




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Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget, GST Council meet on Dec 21-22

The meeting assumes significance as State Finance Ministers will present their recommendations for the 2025-26 Budget to be unveiled on February 1, 2025




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Asian markets drop as Trump worries kick in after China disappoints




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In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China




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Market investors become poorer by ₹5.29 lakh crore amid massive correction in stocks

The BSE benchmark gauge tumbled 820.97 points or 1.03% to settle at 78,675.18




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Joker: Presidency towers




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Missing on a Weekend: Who cares whodunit

A murder mystery with zero thrills




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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels review: An excuse for brand promotion

Forget memorable, the passengers are so irritating that one would rather hop off the film and abort the trip




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'Kutrame Thandanai' review: thoughtfully made, but something’s missing




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Sunshine Music Tours and Travels: Ain’t no sunshine at all

A film about a motley crew on a road trip is actually an overt promotion for an EDM fest




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Unimpressive fare: Nagabharanam

Graphics and fantasy fail to save this film




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Nandini Nursing Home: Comedians run riot

A refreshing vehicle for a director and an actor making their debuts




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Pilla Rakshasi: Predictable emotional journey

A few glitches notwithstanding, Sara’s performance is worth watching




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Rock On 2: No music, no magic

A musical without any memorable songs




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‘Mem Famous’ movie review: Sumanth Prabhas makes a promising debut in this partially engaging coming-of-age story

Newcomers led by Sumanth Prabhas get the carefree rural Telangana vibe right in the Telugu film ‘Mem Famous’, which shines in a few segments but falls short of being a roller coaster fun ride




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Realty firm Kolte-Patil Developers CFO Khiroda Jena resigns

Jena has resigned to "pursue professional opportunities outside the organiszation".




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GoM on real estates remains inconclusive

The group will meet one more time before making suggestions




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Bengaluru residential property micromarkets witness record hike in prices: Report

Prices in Bagaluru in North Bengaluru have surged by nearly 90 per cent in the past five years, while Whitefield has seen an 80 per cent rise in prices




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India in consultation with Indonesia at WTO over duty on ceramic tiles

Exports from India dipped since Indonesia imposed safeguard duties on the product




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Positive response to Small and Medium REITs: SEBI Chief

There is an imbalance of power between large institutions and small investors, and regulations have helped foster trust in the system, Says Madhabi Puri Buch




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Godrej Properties wins ₹515 crore bid for two residential plots in Gurugram

The company also won auctions for two land parcels in Greater Noida in the current quarter




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Meghna Infracon expands portfolio with new Mumbai residential project 

The project aims to offer 1 and 2 BHK luxurious apartments, with construction already underway




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Rising costs make urban affordable houses unviable for builders

Government’s PM Awas Yojana faces challenges due to rising land prices, construction costs, and pricing limitations for builders




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Dholera SIR attracting ₹2,000-3,000 crore investment annually in land and plots

Formed in 2016, DICDL is owned 51 per cent by the Gujarat government and 49 per cent by the central government




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Bengaluru residential real estate soars amid high demand and limited inventory

Areas such as Bagaluru, Hennur, Whitefield, and Varthur-Sarjapur are witnessing substantial price increases, attributed to pent-up demand from the pandemic




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Brigade to develop ₹600 crore residential complex in Velachery, Chennai

The development will be situated at the former Raptakos, Brett & Company Limited facility, which has been inactive for years. 




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India’s housing market witnesses cooling trend as price surge crowds out buyers

Luxury home sales buck the trend of sequential slowdown, with houses priced above Rs one crore rupees accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the total home sales in the last quarter




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Brookfield-led consortium completes acquisition of American Tower’s operations in India

The acquisition, valued at $2.2 billion, encompasses approximately 76,000 communications sites, solidifying the consortium’s commitment to advancing India’s connectivity




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Signature Global to deliver 16 msf houses over next two years

The real estate developer is targeting collections of ₹3800 crore in the current fiscal year