By FNS
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today asked the head of various states to end the menace of ragging in the educational institutions. Inaugurating 43rd conference of Governors the President said that though it is primarily the responsibility of the educational institutions to curb ragging in their respective institutions but as the Chancellors of the universities in their respective states Governors can play important role to wipe out the menace through their persuasive influence. Read the rest of this entry »

By FNS
Despite facing tough economic environment and slowdown abroad, India and Indian youth are preparing for Deepawali, festival of light and prosperity throughout the country, on Wednesday. India came out for shopping with the same zeal of the festival and people decorated their houses with their lamps and colourful lights. Read the rest of this entry »

By FNS
Noted ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, who reached to millions of hearts in India and abroad through his immortal voice, has passed away today in Mumbai. Read the rest of this entry »

By FNS
University Grant Commission (UGC) has withdrawn the status of National School of Drama (NSD) as an institution deemed to be university. The decision will be effective with immediate effect. The prestigious institute was declared as deemed to be university status by the UGC through a notification on 11th March 2005. Read the rest of this entry »