Author: Kanishka Sharma

On March 31, the Gujarat Assembly unanimously passed the Gujarat Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the eighth such amendment, paving the way for the establishment of eleven new private universities. This is the first time that such a large number of private universities established by corporations, religious organizations, and social trusts have received approval in one go. This brings the state’s total number of private institutions to 54. What is the act’s purpose? When Narendra Modi was chief minister, the Gujarat Private Institutions Act 2009 was announced, with the state establishing 18 private universities. It also brought in corporate-backed institutions…

Italy’s government is attempting to make it simpler for digital nomads to work from home in the country’s rural areas. They seek to simplify the process of obtaining a “digital nomad” visa. The visa was accepted and signed into law last week, according to The Local. According to the report, the country’s “decreto sostegni ter,” a January government decree that will take effect on March 28, 2022, includes a provision for a new digital nomad visa. Numerous people argue that the current visa options are damaging to independent contractors and remote workers. On the other hand, the proposed special visa…

Today’s Kerala Karunya Plus (KN-415) Results in Kerala Karunya state lottery agency released the results of the Win-Win Lottery 662 on Monday. The top reward is worth Rs 80 lakh, while the second and third prizes are for Rs ten lakh and Rs one lakh, respectively. The first prize winner is PO 269359 (THAMARASSERY), who won an incredible Rs 80 lakh. PS 102208 (Malappuram) earned second place, while PN 971169 (PALAKKAD), PO 433813 (ALAPPUZHA), PP 270666 (KATTAPPANA), PR 657738 (PAYYANUR), PS 548567 (THIRUVANANTHAPURAM), PT 827701 (KANNUR), PU 566798 (KOLLAM), PV 396907 (MALAPPURAM), PW 685331 (KOLLAM). Official results may be found…

Ramadan is a month-long season of fasting that culminates in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. During the roughly 30-day period, members of the Muslim community practise constraint in their eating habits, eating just twice a day — a pre-fast meal called ‘sehri’ before dawn and a post-fast meal called ‘iftar’ after sunset. While the meals are often similar in appearance due to the inclusion of a few staples — such as dates — iftar cuisine has regional differences and preferences. In India, individuals want their meals to appear and taste a specific manner after lengthy hours of fasting, depending on…

Mithila Palkar is a talented actor who is best known for playing Kavya Kulkarni in the TV show Little Things, which is about a heartwarming romance. However, she is also a singer—remember her Marathi version of Anna Kendrick’s “Cup Song”?—a fashion and fitness enthusiast, and an outspoken advocate for safe and sustainable menstrual health practices. In fact, she recently took to social media to talk about how she got her first period and how she dealt with it. In an exclusive interview with Indianexpress.com, the Chopsticks star discussed why she is outspoken about menstrual health, how Alia Bhatt influences her…

Mouni Roy is an undeniable style queen who never fails to captivate us with her effortless but stylish sense of style. Following her awe-inspiring wedding gown earlier this year, she was recently in Sri Lanka on a “workation,” pursuing her fashion aspirations. Mouni’s travel outfit consisted entirely of chic dresses and casual co-ords, ideal for a relaxed holiday. Consider this: What could be more appropriate for this season than a floaty summer dress? Mouni Roy  wore a halter-neck backless white flowing gown that was the ideal blend of elegance and comfort. She dispensed with all accessories and cosmetics in favour…

Following substantial criticism from opposition parties and social groups to the state government’s plan to allow wine sales at supermarkets and walk-in shops, the Maharashtra government issued the draft guidelines for the policy and invited public comments and objections till June 29. The government’s policy announcement on January 27 sparked outrage in the state, drawing strong resistance from opposition parties. Anna Hazare, an activist, has said that if the government doesn’t change the policy, he will go on a hunger strike until he dies. The government’s policy announcement on January 27 sparked outrage in the state, drawing strong resistance from…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed charges against two major opposition figures on Tuesday (April 5), including Shiv Sena, MP Sanjay Raut and AAP leader and Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain. In Mumbai, the agency has placed a provisional attachment on properties totaling Rs 115 crore that are related to three individuals, including Raut’s wife, Varsha Raut. At the same time, the ED took properties from five businesses that were thought to be linked to Jain and his family in Delhi. The money was worth Rs 4.81 crore. In all of these instances, the central agency acted according to the Anti-Money Laundering…

Imran Khan’s plan appears to be to buy time, either in the hope of surviving a last-minute agreement with the Pakistan Army and ISI – only they can lure back the followers who have abandoned him in recent weeks — or simply to delay the inevitable. Imran Khan’s plan appears to be to buy time, either in the hope of surviving a last-minute agreement with the Pakistan Army and ISI – only they can lure back the followers who have abandoned him in recent weeks — or simply to delay the inevitable. The session, which began on Friday, was adjourned…

During meetings with Russia in Turkey on Sunday, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will focus on “sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Shortly before that, he spoke to reporters and restated his previous position, indicating that Ukraine was willing to explore a neutral status, i.e., staying out of NATO.  Even as Russia and Ukraine agreed to meet in Turkey, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief accused Russia of attempting to divide the country as the Kremlin moved its focus to the occupied Donbas region in the east. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chastised the West for failing to act decisively in providing fighter jets and other…