His family chose table tennis because cricket seemed too expensive; Years later, Ankur Bhattacharjee plays with a Rs 48,500 paddle and has won his first WTT singles title

Tamil Nadu government will introduce four-year undergraduate degree programs. Vice-chancellor selection committees will be reconstituted with UGC nominees. Teacher vacancies will be filled expeditiously and a state faculty training academy established. An institute of eminence in basic sciences and another for emerging technologies are planned. Special reservation for government school students in professional courses will…

A recent ITAT decision clarified ESOP repurchase taxation. The tax tribunal ruled that repurchased options are capital assets, not perquisites. This decision provides significant relief and clarity for employees and startups. Substance over form prevails, ensuring correct tax treatment regardless of filings. Employees should understand vesting, exercise, and repurchase rules for ESOPs.

In Jaisalmer district, a school bus caught fire early Tuesday morning, but thankfully, all fifteen children onboard were evacuated unharmed. Local citizens played a crucial role by alerting the fire department, which arrived swiftly to tackle the flames. Investigators are now looking into the cause of the fire, ensuring safety measures are scrutinized.