‘Toxic media platform’: Why ‘The Guardian’ quit X after US election results – Times of India

News media ‘The Guardian quit ‘X’ on Wednesday, days after US presidential election results, terming it a ‘toxic media platform‘ and accusing its owner, Elon Musk, of using “its influence to shape political discourse”.“We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media…

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Himachal HC nullifies appointment of parliamentary secretaries, demands immediate withdrawal of facilities | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a major setback for chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday nullified the appointment of six parliamentary secretaries and declared the law under which the appointments were made as void. It also ordered the immediate withdrawal of all facilities and privileges afforded to the top officials.Pronouncing the…

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‘Bag-checked’: CM Shinde, Ajit Pawar post frisking videos as Uddhav Thackeray questions EC | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mahayuti leaders, including Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday shared videos of their bags being checked by poll body officials in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray‘s criticism of the Election Commission.Sharing a video on X, NCP chief Ajit Pawar wrote: “Today, while on my way for election campaigning, the…

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma spend quality time with daughter Vamika in Perth | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were recently spotted in Perth, enjoying a family outing with their daughter, Vamika. The celebrated couple, who often keep their personal life private, appeared relaxed and happy, embracing some downtime together.Star Indian batter Kohli, who is currently in Australia for the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy, took the opportunity to…

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Recruiting professors for HEIs in India: What UGC needs to change and why – Times of India

In India, the recruitment process of faculties in higher education institutions (HEIs) heavily depends on the candidates’ academic performance judged using the Academic Performance Indicator (API), and the number of research publications in their respective domains. While these metrics are valuable, they can overlook essential qualities such as industry experience, practical application of knowledge, and…

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‘Had I been in power…’: Rashid Latif furious over India’s stand for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif shared his perspective on the ongoing situation involving India and Pakistan in cricket. Latif expressed that if he had the authority, he would prevent Pakistan from playing against India in any tournament. He also suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should refrain from granting hosting rights for global…

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Not buying shoes? Bata India MD Gunjan Shah says inflation has hit lower-price segment customers – ET Retail

Bata India Footwear maker Bata India said consumers have either curbed spending at the lower end or the pace of upgradation has dwindled in the economy segment, triggering the company to bring more affordable products even as premiumisation trend continues. Gunjan Shah, MD and CEO, Bata India Limited said consumer in the lower price segment…

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Nithin Kamath-backed 4-year-old edtech startup shuts down, read co-founders message – Times of India

A four-year-old edtech startup, backed by Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath, has announced its closure. Kamath-backed edtech startup Stoa School on Tuesday (November 12) announced its shut down, without disclosing the reasons.Founded in October 2020, the Bengaluru-based startup offered a six-month MBA programme, competing with the likes of Masters’ Union and Mesa School of Business.In a…

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Watch: PM Modi’s unexpected gesture as Nitish Kumar bows down to touch his feet | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday, in a surprise move, tried to touch the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage during an event in Darbhanga. However, PM Modi’s quick reaction took everyone by surprise and made the video viral on social media.In the video, 73-year-old Nitish Kumar was seen walking…

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