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School of Eminence student is Ludhiana topper in talent search exam

School of Eminence student is Ludhiana topper in talent search exam

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A total of 39 students from government schools across the district cleared the Punjab State Talent Search Examination (PSTSE), with results declared on Tuesday. The examination was conducted in January, and the achievement brought pride to several government schools in the district. A total of 39 students from government schools across the district cleared the talent search exam. (HT File) Vishweshan, a student of the School of Eminence, Sector 32, emerged as the district topper by securing 134 marks. He missed the state’s top position by just two marks, as the state topper from Amritsar scored 136 marks. The second position in Ludhiana has been secured by Manjot Kaur of Government High School, Bullepur, who scored 129 marks. The school recorded an impressive performance, with six students qualifying the examination this year. Last year, 10 students from the same school had cleared the prestigious test. School head Raj Kumar said the school have consistently produced successful candidates in the scholarship examination. He explained that students studying in Class X from across Punjab appear for the …

Once forced to drop out of school, this actor went on to win National Award and now stars in ₹300 crore superhit film

Once forced to drop out of school, this actor went on to win National Award and now stars in ₹300 crore superhit film

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An actor’s impact is not measured by the length of the character in the film but the emotional connect. Audiences remember their scenes long after the credits roll and take out time to google his name. Such was the performance of this veteran actor in the recently released Tamil film Karuppu. Known for his work in Malayalam cinema, this actor has a life story that is no less than a cinematic journey of its own. This actor made a stirring impact in a recently released Tamil film, which earned ₹300 crore. His performance in the emotionally resonant role of Mattancherry Sukumaran has received widespread attention ever since the film’s release. But did you know how Indrans has been slowly carving his place in the film industry? We are talking about none other than Indrans. Forced to drop out of school Born on March 16, 1956, in Thiruvananthapuram as Surendran Kochuvelu, Indrans had to drop out of school at a young age, as his family didn’t have enough money to pay for the uniform. “My schooling …

Would’ve loved to have some school or college friends back home

Would’ve loved to have some school or college friends back home

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5 min readJun 4, 2026 08:14 PM IST At some point over the last few months, R Praggnanandhaa sat down to take stock of the year that had been. 2025 had been a long year. But also a good year, one with success on the board. Chasing a spot in the Candidates tournament via the FIDE Circuit route meant he had to play relentlessly. While taking stock, Pragg noticed that there was a phase when he travelled to seven countries in a span of three months. That’s something he’s looking to avoid this year. “I’m trying to keep it a bit more light this year,” Praggnanandhaa tells Indian media in Oslo in an interaction on the second rest day of the Norway Chess tournament. Then, a smile appears on his face when he remembers the commitments he’s already made for 2026. “I’m still probably gonna play almost all the tournaments, but I will probably skip like the Esports World Cup. At some point, you just have to prioritise.” This need for prioritising comes from the …

‘Thought I’d die without seeing parents’: Manoj Bajpayee on his boarding school trauma | Bollywood News

‘Thought I’d die without seeing parents’: Manoj Bajpayee on his boarding school trauma | Bollywood News

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Actor Manoj Bajpayee has often spoken about the struggles he faced on his journey to becoming one of India’s most respected actors. But long before he became an actor, Manoj endured a lonely and traumatic childhood away from his family. In a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia, Bajpayee recalled falling seriously ill at a boarding school at the age of 10 and believing he would die before seeing his parents again. Recalling his childhood, Bajpayee described his early days away from home as some of the darkest of his life. “My initial days of boarding were very dark. The experience of a child being away from his parents and getting bullied by the older boys was too much to handle. It was an assault on the soul of that child. What was even more painful was that my parents were completely unaware of what I was going through.” The actor then recalled falling severely ill while staying at the hostel. According to him, the room where he was kept was located next to the kitchen, …

Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

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The legal battle over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken a fresh turn. Amid the ongoing dispute involving his mother Rani Kapur, widow Priya Sachdev, and kids from ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, it has now come to light that Priya has sought permission to withdraw funds from the estate to pay school fees of Samaira and Kiaan. Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor share two children – Samaira and Kiaan. Priya seeks funds for Karisma’s kids On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court issued a formal notice on an application filed by Priya, who has sought permission to access Sunjay’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts to pay the school fees and educational expenses of his children, Samaira and Kiaan, with former wife Karisma Kapoor. The plea was heard on May 26 and sought clarification and partial modification of an interim injunction passed by a coordinate bench on April 30, which had frozen Sunjay Kapur’s estate amid the ongoing inheritance battle. According to court filings, Priya has requested changes to clauses (b) and (d) of paragraph 79 of …

‘Raj & DK’s mentorship became my film school’: Manisha K Makwana on Gudgudi’s Cannes journey

‘Raj & DK’s mentorship became my film school’: Manisha K Makwana on Gudgudi’s Cannes journey

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At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Manisha K Makwana’s Gudgudi was showcased at the Short Film Corner. In a chat with HT City, the director opens up about the project and how working with Raj & DK for The Family Man and Farzi served as a learning experience: Ahsaas Channa in Gudgudi Gudgudi is rooted in deeply personal emotions — what was the exact moment or experience that first sparked this story for you? I think I had been carrying this experience inside me for a long time — from my days working at an amusement park. I contemplated making Gudgudi for quite a while because it isn’t an easy subject to approach, but eventually I had to trust my gut and the core emotional truth the film revolves around. The story comes from those moments of feeling unseen in a room full of people — something all of us experience in our everyday lives. At its heart, the film is also about how a shift in perspective can change the way we see …

School dropout Satish Sanpal from sabzi shop to Burj Khalifa, billions

School dropout Satish Sanpal from sabzi shop to Burj Khalifa, billions

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Satish Sanpal and his wife Tabinda Sanpal, who recently grabbed attention for their lavish lifestyle through the Netflix series Desi Bling, are once again making headlines. From living at the iconic Burj Khalifa to now constructing a sprawling mansion on a 50,000 sq ft plot in Dubai Hills, the couple’s extravagant life has become the talk of the internet. They reportedly own six Rolls-Royces — including one customised for their one-year-old daughter Bella. In an interview with Curly Tales, the couple — who are also making headlines for allegedly owning over 40 kilos of gold worth more than Rs 200 crore — opened up about their lives before and after wealth. Desi Bling is a Netflix show that focuses on the extravagant lifestyles of Dubai’s nouveau rich Indian expats, and is getting criticism for showcasing excess. You can read its review here. ‘Started a grocery shop at 17’ Recalling his journey, Satish said, “I am from Jabalpur. It has been 15 years since I shifted to Dubai. I came from a middle-class family. At 17, …

Pune school principal shared NEET-related questions for money: CBI tells court

Pune school principal shared NEET-related questions for money: CBI tells court

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Students’ organisation members stage a protest against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the alleged paper leak concerns following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A Pune school principal, arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case, allegedly shared examination-related questions and content with a few students for monetary benefits, the CBI has told a court in Pune. The federal agency made the submission while seeking the remand of school principal Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, sources said on Sunday (May 24, 2026). The Central Bureau of Intelligence (CBI) arrested Ms. Havaldar on Friday (May 22, 2026), calling her another “source” of the alleged paper leak. Ms. Havaldar, the principal of Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, worked as an empanelled translator for Physics for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG)-2026. Following her arrest, she was produced before a court in Pune and is currently in transit remand. She is likely to be produced in a Delhi court on Monday (May 25, 2026). The CBI informed the Pune …

VIT distributed scholarships worth over ₹100 crore for government school students since 2008: VIT Chancellor

VIT distributed scholarships worth over ₹100 crore for government school students since 2008: VIT Chancellor

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The STARS day event was held at the VIT campus in Vellore on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has distributed scholarships to the tune of ₹102 crore for government school students under its flagship programme titled Support the Advancement of Rural Students (STARS) scheme since its inception way back in 2008, said G. Viswanathan, founder and Chancellor, VIT, on Sunday. In his presidential address at the STARS Day celebration event, which was organised by VIT in its campus here, Mr. Viswanathan said that the scheme aimed to support high-achieving students from rural government schools who secure excellent marks in higher secondary examinations but lack the financial means to pursue further education. “So far, 1,147 students have benefited under the scheme. The VIT has borne the entire cost of their education, accommodation, and food, amounting to ₹102 crore,” he said. Nordic countries such as Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland have achieved remarkable progress through strong education systems and robust social welfare models. A democratic country like India could …