- Common exam
Common entrance test for Central universities is welcome, but the supply crisis in higher education needs urgent attention (‘Common entrance test’). The entrance test will not be a magic bullet to the complex challenge of equality and quality in higher education. A lot will rest on the s
- Political decision
Refer to ‘Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 2nd day in a row’; it is disturbing to learn that fuel prices were hiked by 80 paise a litre each for the second day in a row. The prices were left untouched since November, in the wake of elections in five states. With India being 85 per cent de
- NIPER knowledge partner for Solan medical devices park
The Himachal Government today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali as knowledge partner for upcoming Medical Devices Park at Nalagarh in Solan district.
- Slain gangsters' accomplice arrested in Kharar
The police arrested an associate of slain gangsters Jaipal Bhullar and Jassi Kharar and recovered a revolver and a rifle with five and 15 live rounds.
- 34 - yr - old man dies by suicide in Zirakpur
A man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his house here today.
- Covid - 19: All done! Mohali vaccinates its over 8L adults with both shots
Mohali district becomes first in the state to inoculate its entire population above 18 years of age against Covid-19.
- Mohali Municipal Corporation yet to get Transport Dept's nod to start bus service
Even after more than three-and-a-half months, the dream project of the Mohali Municipal Corporation is still hanging fire as it is yet to get final nod from the State Transport Department for starting the city bus service.
- Judoka Savitri wins all - India inter - varsity bronze
Local judoka Savitri, a trainee of the Centre of Excellence for Judo, Sector 34 Sports Complex, won bronze medal in the All-India Inter University, held at Kanpur.
- Murderous assault on Lalru man, 5 booked
The Lalru police have booked five persons for attacking a man with sharp weapons late on Wednesday night.
- Man's body found hanging from tree
Chandigarh: A 34-year-old man’s body was found hanging from a tree in a forest area in Sector 28 on Thursday morning. Although no suicide note was found from the spot, the police said it appeared to be a case of suicide. The police received information that a man was hanging from a tree near t
- DAV College win cricket tournament
Chandigarh: DAV College, Sector 10, recorded a two-wicket win over GGDSD College, Sector 32, to win the final of the Red Bull Campus Cricket North Zone Tournament. Batting first, GGDSD College scored 153/5 in 20 overs. Opener Jagmeet scored 83 runs while Yuvraj Rai (21) and Surya Narayan (22) were t
- Covid: Two contract infection in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: The city reported two fresh cases of Covid on Thursday. The overall tally now is 91,896, while the number of active cases stands at 19. The death count is 1,165. Meanwhile, four patients were cured of the disease. TNS
- Defender of scientific thinking
Rajesh Kochhar was someone I knew for a few decades, first as a fellow historian of science, based in Bangalore, and later as the Director of the National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS), Delhi, where I worked. Before I comment on his contributions, let me dwell on
