Mangaluru: According to the department of public instruction, about 20 govt schools across Dakshina Kannada district have recorded zero admissions so far this academic year. Authorities said the figure could change as the admission process remains open until end of June.The highest number of govt schools with zero admissions has been reported from Sullia, with…
When Malaysia set out to build the Petronas Twin Towers in the 1990s, it adopted an unusual strategy that would later become the stuff of engineering legend. Instead of assigning the project to a single contractor, the government split the work between two rival international consortia, one led by Japan and the other by South…
When the FIFA Club World Cup gave Bengaluru a reason to stay awake until 3:30 am, it also gave the city something to think about. For a few nights, people got a fleeting taste of what an extended nightlife could feel like. The move was temporary, but it has rekindled a much larger question: Is…
NEW DELHI: Minutes after the women’s reservation bill failed to clear the Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing the PM Modi-led government of using an “unconstitutional trick” to “break the Constitution in the name of women.”In a post on X after the bill’s defeat, Rahul Gandhi…
NEW DELHI: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a Rs 5 lakh penalty on edtech company, PhysicsWallah (PW), over use of “dark patterns” on its website and mobile application. raising concerns about unfair trade practices and consumer rights violations.In its order passed on Monday, the CCPA said that the Noida-based edtech firm used manipulative…
Hardik Pandya (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: It has been a season to forget for Mumbai Indians and skipper Hardik Pandya suffered another setback on Thursday after being fined for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his side’s defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.Pandya was penalised after visibly venting his frustration on the…
Bengaluru: The evolution of the city’s urban sprawl can be traced not only through skylines, but also through layouts on paper. Data from Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) shows how the city’s growth has steadily moved across regions over the past five decades, following land, jobs, and infrastructure changes.Between 1972 and 2025, BDA approved 1,017 layouts…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (AP Photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer endured a rare off day with the bat as his side slipped to its first defeat of IPL 2026, with Rajasthan Royals pulling off a successful chase of 223 in a high-scoring contest on Tuesday. Coming into the match in strong form, Iyer…
Bengaluru: In its efforts to improve admission to its schools, the state govt has now promised eight education guarantees.A post shared by chief minister Siddaramaiah and the department of school education Monday lists out the promises that will be rolled out in the next three years.They includes one teacher per class up to class 5…
YouTuber Markiplier has finally shared when fans will be able to watch his horror movie Iron Lung at home after its successful run in theaters. Speaking during a Cannes panel hosted by Deadline, the creator revealed that the movie will release exclusively on YouTube on May 31. Fans will be able to buy and watch…
