Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners announced: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honored The Maharashtra State Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced the recipients of the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025, honoring some of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema for their achievements in the industry.Among this year’s honorees, a famous…
Mental health expert Dr Kiran Chavan joins Maharashtra’s leading healthcare policy body Pune: The Maharashtra government has appointed mental health and public health expert Dr Kiran Prakash Chavan, founder of Manobrahma Foundation, director of Samvad Rehabilitation Centre, as a member of the board of Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority.Dr. Chavan was appointed to a three-year…
July 29 school holiday update: Classes suspended due to rain in parts of the country, state of affairs Today, July 29, 2026, no nationwide or state-wide school holidays have been declared in India. Although Guru Purnima is celebrated across the country, it is considered a restricted holiday, allowing district administration and individual schools to decide…
Post examination reforms, NTA embarks on massive recruitment drive to appoint new MDs and young professionals New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a major recruitment drive as part of administrative reforms following leaks of NEET question papers and reported irregularities in other exams. The agency has laid off 47 officials and begun…
With the National Undergraduate Entrance Test (NEET UG) re-examination results 2026 now out, the focus shifts to seats.For over 11 lakh candidates who want to get Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) seats, the next stage is counselling. At this stage, many students and parents find themselves dealing with multiple portals, different authorities…
The Maharashtra State Board has released the SSC and HSC supplementary results 2026 for Class 10 and 12 students. Candidates who appeared for the compartment exam can now check their marks and download the provisional marksheet from mahahsscboard.in. Supplementary examinations are conducted in June and July to help students complete their board eligibility without waiting…
Chief Minister: Reshape the education ecosystem along the lines of ‘redesign, reimagine and reinvest’ Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the government aims to make the state a world-class knowledge economy hub. To achieve this, the state’s education ecosystem is being reshaped along the lines of “redesign, reimagine and reinvest.” Under this vision,…
Uttarakhand achieves full literacy under NEP 2020 after meeting adult literacy benchmarks DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has become the sixth fully literate state in the country under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme, marking a major milestone in its adult education journey. Officials said the state…
‘Heads of State’, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside John Cena and Idris Elba, was nominated for Outstanding TV Movie at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.This year’s Emmy Awards nominations were announced Wednesday at the Television Academy in Los Angeles by recent Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller. ‘Heads of State’, a comedy, will compete…
KEA to accept revised Class 12 marks from CBSE, CISCE and state boards till July 6 2026 National Education Conference: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an important notification to the candidates who have applied for the Postgraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026 through the authority. Students whose Class 12 marks have been revised…
The Empire State Building turns blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Photo Credits: Instagram According to many media reports, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the American royal family, finally held a high-profile wedding ceremony on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. As the streets were closed and fans were…
West Bengal has declared July 6 as a public holiday to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The decision will keep schools, government offices, local institutions, state undertakings and other government-controlled institutions closed for the day to commemorate a famous historical figure. The West Bengal government has declared July 6 as…
Veteran Tamil film star, actor and cinematographer K Bhagyaraj was cremated with full honors at the Besant Nagar Electric Crematorium in Chennai on Sunday, a day after he died of a heart attack. He was 73 years old.On Sunday, Bhagyaraj’s body was taken in a funeral procession through the streets of Chennai to a mortuary….
Veteran cinematographer Dillip Ray dies at 72; Odisha State award winner five times; He worked in 80+ Odia films Veteran cinematographer Dillip Ray, one of the most successful names in Odia cinema, has died at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.According to PTI, Dillip Ray passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar…
When filmmaker K Bhagyaraj passed away, family, friends, and members of the film industry gathered to pay their last respects. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay also said he was shocked and saddened by the death of the veteran, who he described as one of the most talented people in the industry. In his complaint, Vijay…
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced major changes in the pattern of the state services main examination. From the 2027 exams, candidates will no longer need to choose elective subjects as the board has decided to remove them from the exam schedule.In a press release issued on June 25, the board said that…
Schools remain closed in several states as Muharram holiday brings an extended weekend for many students today School is on holiday today: Schools are expected to remain closed today in several states due to Muharram, which is observed as a public holiday in many parts of India. Since it falls on a Friday this year,…