'Garlands cannot replace clarity': Acharya Prashant on Teachers' Day

IANS | September 5, 2025 9:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) On Teachers' Day, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant paid tributes to the nation's teachers, calling them the true custodians of society's future. He urged that the day must rise above rituals and greetings, and instead awaken reflection on education’s real purpose -- nurturing clarity, enquiry, and inner strength.

'A very happy Teachers Day', PM Modi hails their commitment and compassion

IANS | September 5, 2025 8:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Teachers' Day greetings on Friday, praising their dedication to nurturing minds, which is the foundation of a stronger and brighter future. He also paid tribute to former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.

ABVP creates history by winning Panjab University polls

IANS | September 3, 2025 9:50 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 3 (IANS) In a first in the university's history, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the BJP, on Wednesday scripted history by winning the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) election.

India-US relations in focus at inaugural seminar of Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies

IANS | September 1, 2025 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) “Today, we need a sense of strategic patience. India needs to be firm that we’re not going to yield to demands, but remain open to negotiations. It’s important to understand the sources of change within the United States,” said renowned author, thinker, and foreign policy expert Professor (Dr) C. Raja Mohan at the inaugural seminar of the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS).

Adani Skills & Education launches work-study diploma programme

IANS | August 29, 2025 2:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Adani Skills & Education (ASE), the skill development arm of the Adani Group, on Friday announced the launch of Karma Shiksha -- a work-study diploma programme -- under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).