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Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: According to the Union Ministries All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of women in higher education in Goa was lower than men as compared to previous four years. In contrary to this, nationwide the representation of female students in higher education in India marked its all time high at 2.07 crore in 2021-22 as per the report. The AISHE is the main source of comprehensive statistics on the Higher Education scenario in the country. In 2021-22, the GER for male was 36 as compared to 35.5 for female. Total of 32,176…

Addressing parents during his annual ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme, he stressed the need for a “no gadget zone” inside homes. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged students to maintain a balanced lifestyle and foster a healthy competitive spirit. Addressing parents during his annual ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme, he stressed the need for a “no gadget zone” inside homes, advocating for quality family time without the interference of technology. PM Modi underscored the importance of “recharging” not only electronic gadgets but also our bodies, drawing attention to the correlation between mobile phones needing charging and individuals requiring proper sleep.…

Goemkarponn desk CURCHOREM: The sacrament of First Holy Communion was received by 28 children at Guardian Angel Church, Curchorem on Sunday. Fr. Vital Miranda, parish priest celebrated the Eucharistic along with Assistant Parish Priests of Fr. Ashliff Correia and Fr. Angelo D’Costa. In his homily Fr. Correia said that Jesus is present in soul and body in the Eucharistic celebration and one needs eyes of faith to see it. “Your parents wore white dress to you all at the time of administering the sacrament of baptism and now you wear white dress to receive Jesus Christ through the holy communion…

mumbai: Indian billionaires and sportspersons including Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Gautam Adani and MS Dhoni, have multiple car collections. They often travel in their luxury cars. But do you know who purchased the first Lotus Eletre SUV worth Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom) in India? Her name is Harshika Rao, a resident of Hyderabad. Last year, Lotus Group, a British multinational automotive manufacturer of luxury sports cars and electric lifestyle vehicles, kickstarted their business in India. The popular luxury and electric carmaker launched their Lotus Eletre E-SUV in the country. Rao became the first proud owner of the electric giant SUV…

New Delhi: A day after Bihar’s big power shift, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office in Patna this morning for questioning in the land-for-jobs case. His daughter Misha Bharti, also an accused in the corruption case, accompanied the 75-year-old leader. The case relates to alleged irregularities during Mr Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister between 2004 and 2009. It is alleged that the veteran politician and the other accused got jobseekers to transfer lands in the names of Yadav family members at throwaway rates. Mr Yadav, his wife and former Chief Minister Rabri…

French President Emmanuel Macron’s high-profile visit to India coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to “break new ground” to give a fillip to the China-France ties, days after French President Emmanuel Macron’s high-profile visit to India during which the two countries unveiled an ambitious defence roadmap besides intensifying cooperation in the strategic Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific region. Macron’s visit to India also coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. In his message on the occasion, Xi said “As today’s world is…

New Delhi: In Keragodu village of Karnataka’s Mandya, a controversy over a Hanuman flag has led to political confrontations, protests, and police intervention. The incident took place last week when a group of men erected a 108-foot flagpole and raised a Hanuman flag. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been issued in the village because of the tense situation. The village panchayat had granted permission for the installation of the flagpole, but complaints were filed against it, prompting officials to request the removal of the Hanuman flag. Villagers, however, stood firm in their decision, accusing a few individuals of attempting…