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Hamisha Daryani Ahuja's Postcards on Netflix highlights the cultural similarities between India and Nigeria

INDIAN COFFEE BLOSSOMS

Indian planters are reaping a windfall as a supply deficit due to a drought in Vietnam, the biggest coffee-producing country after Brazil and the largest supplier of Robusta beans, results in a boom in prices

REVISITING AGNIPATH

Feedback on the military recruitment scheme from various stakeholders has suggested several changes. With the issue exacting a heavy electoral cost too, Modi 3.0 is considering how to make it better

NO JOBS FOR NEW IITIANS

THE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN IS BEGINNING TO TAKE A TOLL ON PLACEMENTS IN PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE IITS, WHERE THE TOP DEGREE IS NO LONGER A GUARANTEE OF AN ASSURED JOB OFFER

"WE WILL MAKE EXAMS 100 PER CENT FOOLPROOF"

Soon after he resumed charge of the Union ministry of education, DHARMENDRA PRADHAN had to deal with the storm that broke out over serious irregularities and subversions of the national entrance examination system with the Opposition even demanding his resignation. In an exclusive interview with India Today Group Editorial Director RAJ CHENGAPPA and Deputy Editor ANILESH S. MAHAJAN on June 25, Pradhan speaks forthrightly about the action the central government has taken to deal with the crisis and the challenges that lie ahead. Excerpts:

A Struggle to Sparkle

It was a plan that glittered like a freshly cut gem.

LEFT IN THE LURCH

In the aftermath of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Kerala’s political landscape has witnessed a seismic shift, leaving the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its allies in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) reeling from an unexpected electoral blow.

A SAFE HOME FOR JUMBOS

Dhaval S. Kulkarni

GAME ON FOR TEJASWI

Tejaswi Yadav is at his combative best these days; he gives as good as he gets.

DEADLY SPIRIT

For eight years till 2019, Tamil Nadu seemed to have put the evil genie back into the bottle and screwed the cap back on. It recorded zero deaths from the consumption of illicit hooch during that span—call it a state of heightened vigil after 2011 saw an all-time high of 481 deaths from that cause.

The Grain Drain

A strange affliction seems to have gripped Madhya Pradesh this season.

PROMISES TO KEEP

A manicured buoyancy of hope marks visits to Jammu and Kashmir by political grandees from New Delhi.

The Rarefied Realm

For the 28th time, INDIA TODAY takes stock of the best institutes in 14 streams so that the Class of 2024 can have a clear view of its future and work towards it

NEET Gets Messy

What went wrong with entrance exams like NEET this year and how it affected the ambitions of millions of students

IN GOOD COMPANY

SSCBS students study an updated syllabus that braids theory with practice and get to pick the latest courses. These and the school's industry connections help guide young graduates towards leading MNCs

THE CODE OF QUALITY

Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving technologies through close ties with industry veterans and alumni, the Department of Computer Science at Christ is ensuring its students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that await them

THE ULTIMATE IN HOSPITALITY

Hotel management institutes are staying abreast of the latest trends, offering new courses ina variety of allied disciplines

THE FASHION TOPPER

Hands-on training, networking and mentorship opportunities with industry insiders and strong research projects contribute to NIFT Delhi's preeminence in fashion education in the country

BROADCASTING BRILLIANCE

With its cutting-edge programmes that embrace industry advancements, IIMC continues to be a preferred choice for mass communication students

COURTING DISTINCTION

The institute is gearing up its students with knowledge of new-age tools like Gen Al to prepare them for the legal battles of the future

THE HUMANE TOUCH

Field work and the exposure beyond book learning is what arms TISS graduates with the confidence to get on top of any situation

HIGHRISE OF INNOVATION

Swearing by sustainability, and fusing theoretical rigour with practice in its latest design studios and high-end labs, the Department of Architecture and Planning at IIT Roorkee prepares for the future with care

A CRUCIBLE OF TECH CHAMPS

BITS Pilani's unique approach to education, including a zero-attendance policy and an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum, is the pivot of its trailblazing position in fostering innovation and producing industry leaders

CUTTING-EDGE ENGINEERING

With industry tie-ups and focus on research, IIT Delhi continues to nurture brilliant minds who can tackle global challenges with innovative solutions

SMILE-MAKERS PAR EXCELLENCE

The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is committed to ensuring the oral health of the country, both clinically and by providing expert training to aspiring dentists

GRANDMASTERS OF MEDICINE

AIIMS Delhi runs ahead of the pack yet again on the strength of close teacher-student ties, the latest in drugs and machinery, quality research and trying out new procedures

A Life Less Ordinary

A key figure in the freedom movement, post-Independence, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, devoted herself to the revival of Indian arts and crafts

THE GREATS AMONG COMMERCE

With its future-ready courses and students’first policies, there is little to challenge SRCC’s top billing in the Commerce stream

A Star Is Born

Elan burst onto the Tamil cinema scene out of nowhere. Beginning young, he admits he was lucky to make his directorial debut at 23—with the fresh, thoughtful, enlightened romantic comedy Pyaar Prema Kaadhal in 2018.

THE OTHER PROGRESSIVES

A seminal exhibition at DAG Delhi showcases key works of the Madras Art Movement