1. 25 % more girls to take IIT exam this year

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    The IIT-JEE exam this year is being held on April 8. More than 5 lakh students will take the exam this year as compared to the 4.86 lacs applicants in 2011. Students would be competing for nearly 10,000 seats across the country in 15 Indian Institute of Technology (IITs); Institute...
  2. Abuse of power, minister-style

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    There are disturbing news reports about the shifting of a centre in Srikakulam for the examination of candidates for Village Administrative Officer / Village revenue assistant appointments on Sunday to accommodate an Andhra Pradesh government minister’s son’s wedding reception! There have been reports of at least one candidate trying to...
  3. Liquor Yes, School No

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    By Uma Sudhir   Across the road from my office, I see the liquor shop not just open but doing brisk business. Even when there is a full-fledged bandh, the shutters would only be half down. You may have to pay a few hundred extra, but then that is small...

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