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Procedure for succession after the demise of the head of the family

29 Jul 2020 06:03 AM IST

The mode of succession can be testamentary, i.e. vide ‘will’, or non-testamentary, i.e. “without will’. The passing of property in succession varies with respect to religion, nature of family and presences of lineal descendants. Law regulates the mode, quantity and division of property to be succeeded. First, you need to

Housing for all by 2022: Affordable rental housing policy to be implemented

29 Jul 2020 06:02 AM IST

The Cabinet approval for development of affordable rental housing complexes (ARHC) for urban migrants and poor is indeed a praiseworthy move which will significantly help fulfil the government’s ambitious ‘Housing for All by 2022’ initiative. Under this scheme, vacant government-funded housing in urban cities will be converted into ARHC via the PPP

JEE Mains 2020: Easy tips to crack the exam code

29 Jul 2020 05:58 AM IST

Cracking a national-level examination is not a piece of cake. Therefore, you need to stay motivated to pursue the task with all your mind, soul and strength. The second attempt of JEE Mains 2020 is now scheduled from 1-6 September. With tough competition and hard questions, the exam has become

Covid-19 unmasks state of education in various states: Bijaya Kumar Saho

29 Jul 2020 05:55 AM IST

Dr Bijaya Kumar Sahoo, advisor to the Odisha government and founder & chairman of SAI International Education Group, talks to The Daily Guardian on how Covid-19 has impacted India’s education system, especially in the rural areas, and the way forward. Excerpts: Q. Most schools are running digital classes but do

How to ensure school-like learning at home

29 Jul 2020 05:55 AM IST

Many parents are contemplating continuing a large part of their children’s education from home. The profile of such parents is mostly urban, educated, well-informed and economically stable. But then there is another set of parents which belongs to one or more of the following categories: Rural, uneducated, less aware or

In Briefs

29 Jul 2020 05:55 AM IST

IQAC organises workshop on effective communication Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Indira Gandhi University (IGU), a state university of Haryana, recently organised a workshop on effective communication. The workshop was led by Prof Romika Batra, director of IQAC, at IGU. The participants discussed how communication skills often make the

In south cinema, women take over during lockdown!

29 Jul 2020 05:50 AM IST

South Indian cinema recently has been focusing on a women-centric approach to their films with spectacular performances by some charming and alluring actresses who really took the spotlight with their spectacular characters. With a rise in OTT viewership helping due to the lockdown, women are taking over with films from

Big B slams troll wishing him death from Covid-19

29 Jul 2020 05:49 AM IST

The past one month has not been easy for the entire Bachchan family. From Amitabh Bachchan to his seven-year-old granddaughter Aaradhya, their fight against Covid-19 has been a collective one. While Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya have recovered and returned home, Big B and Abhishek are currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s

Easy to get in, hard to stay on: Shruti Haasan on nepotism

29 Jul 2020 05:49 AM IST

Mumbai: The conversation on nepotism in Indian cinema continues, and actress Shruti Haasan, elder daughter of Kamal Haasan and Sarika, says while the initial opportunity to enter the film industry was comparatively easier for her, it has been tougher to survive in the business of cinema that is cut-throat by

You will always be missed: Zareen Khan on Sushant

29 Jul 2020 05:49 AM IST

Mumbai: The sudden demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput left shockwaves in Bollywood, leaving everyone with a heavy heart. The actor’s last movie, Dil Bechara, was released on the OTT platform just a few days ago and the movie has received immense support from the audience as well as critics.

Rashami Desai opens up about online trolling

29 Jul 2020 05:49 AM IST

Being a successful actor, not only showers one with love and support but also with an ample amount of trolling and criticism from fans. Rashami Desai, who made a blast through Bigg Boss 13, has always been vocal about her good or bad days and remains in discussions for some

Need to move away from use & throw culture: Randeep Hooda

29 Jul 2020 05:49 AM IST

Actor Randeep Hooda says there is a need to bring back the trend of buying durable items that can be reused and recycled. “We need to move away from use and throw culture, and go back to the good old days where our grandparents used to re-use almost everything,” says