Kanpur: For Ashutosh Ranka, politics began with standing up for students and trying to resolve the problems they faced at IIT Kanpur. His four years as a student senator, representing his batch in the Student Senate, gave him early experience listening to grievances, voicing concerns and working toward solutions. That experience gradually convinced him that…
Patna: Bihar’s education minister Mithilesh Tiwari, in a conversation with TOI’s Adwitiya Deb, outlines his plans to improve learning outcomes, reduce dropouts, expand vocational education and strengthen govt schools. Excerpts:Learning outcomes remain a concern despite high enrolment. What is your immediate priority?Quality education is my foremost priority. We are strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy through…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi during an event in Bhubaneswar on Thursday Your govt has completed 2 years in office. What are the most visible changes on the ground that set your administration apart from the previous govt?The biggest change people have experienced over the last two years is the accessibility of the govt. Ours is…
‘Mystic Abode,’ a large-scale installation of 8,500 brass bells by Maity at the Noida aiport Artist Paresh Maity with his artwok ‘Jagriti’ at Noida International airport Jagriti, a painting measuring 8 by 100 feet and composed of six panels, at the Noida airport ‘Mystic Abode,’ a large-scale installation of 8,500 brass bells by Maity at…
Over the past 13 years, Mohandas Bhat Surathkal, a priest and trustee of the Shree Durgaparameshwari Mahamayi Temple in Ulepady near Mulki, has helped to bond more than 300 couples. Mangaluru: A 72-year-old man has been helping couples from backward communities and economically weaker sections get married. Mohandas Bhat Surathkal, a priest and trustee of…
