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November 2025

Battle lines drawn for fresh standoff, government leans on unorganised workers

Battle lines drawn for fresh standoff, government leans on unorganised workers

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NEW DELHI: The Centre’s decision to implement the four labour codes is the second “big bang” reform measure since the unsuccessful bid to overhaul agricultural markets, and signifies the confidence that it has drawn from the Bihar landslide as well as the recognition to prepare industry and business for global uncertainty.The announcement drew protests from…

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Who is Eric Swalwell? Democrat from East Bay joins California governor’s race

Who is Eric Swalwell? Democrat from East Bay joins California governor’s race

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (Photo credit: AP) US Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat and one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics, formally launched his campaign for California governor on Thursday. The 45-year-old East Bay congressman made the announcement during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, outlining a platform centred on high living costs, public safety,…

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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that the Workplace Harassment Act doesn’t apply to advocates. The court issued a notice of appeal, emphasizing that professional bodies should have internal complaints committees to ensure a safe workplace for women in the legal profession. NEW DELHI: SC on Friday agreed to hear Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association’s plea to make Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act applicable to sexual harassment complaints against advocates. It issued a notice of appeal against a Bombay high court judgment holding that the Act was not applicable to advocates.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan issued notice on the petition and tagged it along with a similar petition filed earlier. The association said the HC judgment was against the principles laid down by the apex court, which had directed every professional body must have an internal complaints committee.Senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani, appearing for the petitioner, said the HC judgment left women in the profession without remedies and no permanent grievance redress committee. She argued that the HC had adopted a narrow interpretation by holding that the POSH Act did not apply in the absence of an employer-employee relationship, and had ignored that the Act was a special law meant to ensure a safe and dignified workplace for women.The HC had ruled that the POSH Act did not apply to complaints by female advocate members of the Bar Council of India or the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, saying the Act applied only where there was an employer-employee relationship, and that Bar Councils could not be considered employers of advocates.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123PhotostoriesCan the 10-3-2-1 rule improve your sleep? Here’s what science says‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at home123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging a Bombay High Court ruling that the Workplace Harassment Act doesn’t apply to advocates. The court issued a notice of appeal, emphasizing that professional bodies should have internal complaints committees to ensure a safe workplace for women in the legal profession. NEW DELHI: SC on Friday agreed to hear Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association’s plea to make Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act applicable to sexual harassment complaints against advocates. It issued a notice of appeal against a Bombay high court judgment holding that the Act was not applicable to advocates.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan issued notice on the petition and tagged it along with a similar petition filed earlier. The association said the HC judgment was against the principles laid down by the apex court, which had directed every professional body must have an internal complaints committee.Senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani, appearing for the petitioner, said the HC judgment left women in the profession without remedies and no permanent grievance redress committee. She argued that the HC had adopted a narrow interpretation by holding that the POSH Act did not apply in the absence of an employer-employee relationship, and had ignored that the Act was a special law meant to ensure a safe and dignified workplace for women.The HC had ruled that the POSH Act did not apply to complaints by female advocate members of the Bar Council of India or the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, saying the Act applied only where there was an employer-employee relationship, and that Bar Councils could not be considered employers of advocates.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123PhotostoriesCan the 10-3-2-1 rule improve your sleep? Here’s what science says‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at home123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

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NEW DELHI: SC on Friday agreed to hear Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association’s plea to make Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act applicable to sexual harassment complaints against advocates. It issued a notice of appeal against a Bombay high court judgment holding that the Act was not applicable to advocates.A bench of Justices B V…

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‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’: Here’s when and where you can watch the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer on OTT

‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’: Here’s when and where you can watch the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer on OTT

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Get ready for ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ on Netflix starting November 27th! After a modest theatrical run, the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer is poised for a massive global digital audience. Despite a box office clash with ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, this rom-com promises light-hearted entertainment for viewers worldwide. The much-anticipated digital release of…

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Can turmeric reverse fatty liver? How curcumin protects your liver and improves NAFLD naturally |

Can turmeric reverse fatty liver? How curcumin protects your liver and improves NAFLD naturally |

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Fatty liver disease, or Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), occurs when excess fat builds up in liver cells. Unlike alcohol-related liver disease, NAFLD is linked to obesity, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome. It is becoming increasingly common, affecting roughly one in four adults worldwide. While early stages may be silent, untreated NAFLD can…

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LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA stars LaMelo and Lonzo Ball, makes Platinum history with breakout hit “Tweaker” featuring Drake

LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA stars LaMelo and Lonzo Ball, makes Platinum history with breakout hit “Tweaker” featuring Drake

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LiAngelo Ball (Image via AP Photo) LiAngelo Ball’s transformation from overlooked basketball prospect to music industry headliner has officially reached a historic milestone. His debut single “Tweaker,” released under the stage name Gelo, has achieved platinum status – an achievement that puts him in the same conversation as heavyweight artists like Drake. For an athlete-turned-musician,…

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Indian-origin BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns, cites ‘governance issues’

Indian-origin BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns, cites ‘governance issues’

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Shumeet Banerji, an Indian-origin member of the BBC’s board, has resigned, citing “governance issues” at the top of the corporation. Banerji also said in a letter that he was “not consulted” about the events leading up to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness.Banerji confirmed his resignation on…

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Trade Unions Also Come Out Against Move NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s endorsement of the four labour codes Friday drew clear political fault lines, with govt projecting them as long-pending reforms while trade unions and Left parties warned of erosion of worker protections.Modi called the codes a significant step in overhauling India’s labour framework, stating: “Shramev Jayate! Today, our govt has given effect to the Four Labo-ur Codes. It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence. It greatly empowers our workers. It also significantly simplifies compliance and promotes ‘Ease of Doing Business’.”He said the changes would provide “universal social security, minimum and timely payment of wages, safe workplaces and remunerative opportunities… especially Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti” and help “accelerate our journey towards a Viksit Bharat”.Opposition parties and trade unions issued strong criticism. CPI(ML) Liberation in a statement said the four codes “though presented in the name of ‘labour reform,’ are essentially tools that codify modern slavery and exploitation for the benefit and profiteering of big businesses and corporate interests.”Demanding their immediate withdrawal, the Left party said the codes “drastically dilute industrial safety compliance, wage and welfare requirements” and raise thresholds in ways that reduce protections for a large section of workers. It called for public support for the Day of Resistance and Defiance on Nov 26, announced by central trade unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha.A joint platform of 10 central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, HMS and CITU and SEWA, called the codes “deceptive fraud” on the working people and gave a call for a nationwide “combative resistance and defiance” on Nov 26. RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, however, termed the reforms “historical and revolutionary”. Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the codes ensure “the guarantee of minimum wages on time… guarantee of social security for 40 crore workers… guarantee of gratuity for fixed-term employees after one year… and 100% health security for workers in hazardous sectors.”External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on social media that “implementation of the four Labour Codes will empower India’s workers by providing them with better wages, social security, safe working conditions and equal opportunities… The historic decision will boost investm-ent, enable ease of doing business and make India’s workforce a partner in the journey towards #ViksitBharat.” BJP described the rollout as a structural update to labour governance, saying: “India is transforming its labour landscape through simplified compliance, universal ESIC coverage, formalised employment, and a statutory right to minimum wages.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123PhotostoriesCan the 10-3-2-1 rule improve your sleep? Here’s what science says‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at home123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

Trade Unions Also Come Out Against Move NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s endorsement of the four labour codes Friday drew clear political fault lines, with govt projecting them as long-pending reforms while trade unions and Left parties warned of erosion of worker protections.Modi called the codes a significant step in overhauling India’s labour framework, stating: “Shramev Jayate! Today, our govt has given effect to the Four Labo-ur Codes. It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence. It greatly empowers our workers. It also significantly simplifies compliance and promotes ‘Ease of Doing Business’.”He said the changes would provide “universal social security, minimum and timely payment of wages, safe workplaces and remunerative opportunities… especially Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti” and help “accelerate our journey towards a Viksit Bharat”.Opposition parties and trade unions issued strong criticism. CPI(ML) Liberation in a statement said the four codes “though presented in the name of ‘labour reform,’ are essentially tools that codify modern slavery and exploitation for the benefit and profiteering of big businesses and corporate interests.”Demanding their immediate withdrawal, the Left party said the codes “drastically dilute industrial safety compliance, wage and welfare requirements” and raise thresholds in ways that reduce protections for a large section of workers. It called for public support for the Day of Resistance and Defiance on Nov 26, announced by central trade unions and Samyukt Kisan Morcha.A joint platform of 10 central trade unions, including INTUC, AITUC, HMS and CITU and SEWA, called the codes “deceptive fraud” on the working people and gave a call for a nationwide “combative resistance and defiance” on Nov 26. RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, however, termed the reforms “historical and revolutionary”. Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the codes ensure “the guarantee of minimum wages on time… guarantee of social security for 40 crore workers… guarantee of gratuity for fixed-term employees after one year… and 100% health security for workers in hazardous sectors.”External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on social media that “implementation of the four Labour Codes will empower India’s workers by providing them with better wages, social security, safe working conditions and equal opportunities… The historic decision will boost investm-ent, enable ease of doing business and make India’s workforce a partner in the journey towards #ViksitBharat.” BJP described the rollout as a structural update to labour governance, saying: “India is transforming its labour landscape through simplified compliance, universal ESIC coverage, formalised employment, and a statutory right to minimum wages.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123PhotostoriesCan the 10-3-2-1 rule improve your sleep? Here’s what science says‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at home123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

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NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s endorsement of the four labour codes Friday drew clear political fault lines, with govt projecting them as long-pending reforms while trade unions and Left parties warned of erosion of worker protections.Modi called the codes a significant step in overhauling India’s labour framework, stating: “Shramev Jayate! Today, our govt has given…

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Why STEM is the go-to choice for international students in the US: A deep dive into science, tech, engineering, and math trends

Why STEM is the go-to choice for international students in the US: A deep dive into science, tech, engineering, and math trends

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International students in the US are increasingly drawn to STEM disciplines, with a remarkable 57% opting for studies in science, technology, engineering, and math. This surge is fueled by the rising global need for expertise in fields such as computer science and AI, further supported by initiatives like OPT that grant valuable work opportunities post-graduation….

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‘Mrs. Deshpande’ teaser out: Madhuri Dixit transforms into serial killer for Nagesh Kukunnor’s psychological thriller

‘Mrs. Deshpande’ teaser out: Madhuri Dixit transforms into serial killer for Nagesh Kukunnor’s psychological thriller

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In a stunning departure from her glamorous roles, Madhuri Dixit-Nene showcases a hauntingly de-glam persona in the teaser for ‘Mrs. Deshpande’, a gripping thriller inspired by the French series ‘La Mante’. The plot unravels the life of an unassuming woman with a dark twist: she’s living a double life as a serial killer. The teaser…

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Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting: What US President said ahead of the high-stakes encounter

Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani meeting: What US President said ahead of the high-stakes encounter

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In an unexpected twist, President Trump looks forward to a ‘constructive’ discussion with the newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, even amidst their past disagreements. Trump complimented Mamdani’s impressive campaign, recognizing that while their ideas may clash, they ultimately share a vision for a thriving New York City. US President Donald Trump…

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Indian startup Cognitii has won the 0,000 Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 for its AI-led system for public special education. Founded by Jhillika Trisal, Falguni Shrivastava, and Souvik Ghosh, the company addresses critical gaps in identifying and supporting children with disabilities in India. BENGALURU: Cognitii, an Indian startup developing an AI-led system for public special education, has won the 0,000 Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. The prize, launched by The Bicester Collection, drew more than 2,900 applications from over 40 countries across South Asia. Eleven founders were shortlisted for the final pitch in London, where Cognitii was named one of six winners.Founded by Jhillika Trisal from Gurugram, Falguni Shrivastava from Raipur, and Souvik Ghosh from Kolkata, Cognitii is building what it calls India’s first AI plus human infrastructure layer for special education. The founders, who have lived experience of autism and ADHD, began the company to address gaps they had seen in India’s systems. The team points to a critical national challenge: more than 80% of children with disabilities remain unidentified before age eight, limiting access to education, rehabilitation, and employment.Cognitii’s platform combines early screening tools, a mobile-first learning system, an educator co-pilot, and policy-grade dashboards for state agencies. The tools integrate with public data systems such as UDISE+ and Samagra Shiksha, allowing govts to track disability prevalence, inclusion outcomes, and the use of budgets. The company says it is designed for low-resource classrooms, with offline capability and multilingual support.The startup’s pilots are ongoing in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and other school systems. With the award, Cognitii plans wider govt deployments, deeper rural outreach, and the creation of what it calls India’s first disability data layer. The team says this will help shape policy and guide hiring and budget decisions in the coming years.“This win is a turning point, not just for Cognitii, but for millions of children who remain invisible in our systems. The Unlock Her Future Prize gives us the platform and resources to scale our work with governments and low-income schools, and to build the national infrastructure India needs for early screening, support, and inclusion,” the founders said in a joint statement, shared with TOI.The Unlock Her Future Prize supports women entrepreneurs working on solutions for people and the planet. Winners receive funding, leadership development, mentorship, and access to networks of investors and policymakers. Cognitii aims to use this support to strengthen India’s special education ecosystem and expand its work across the Global South.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123Photostories‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at homeFrom FOMO to Slaps: New age Gen Z terms parents should know123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

Indian startup Cognitii has won the $100,000 Unlock Her Future Prize 2025 for its AI-led system for public special education. Founded by Jhillika Trisal, Falguni Shrivastava, and Souvik Ghosh, the company addresses critical gaps in identifying and supporting children with disabilities in India. BENGALURU: Cognitii, an Indian startup developing an AI-led system for public special education, has won the $100,000 Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. The prize, launched by The Bicester Collection, drew more than 2,900 applications from over 40 countries across South Asia. Eleven founders were shortlisted for the final pitch in London, where Cognitii was named one of six winners.Founded by Jhillika Trisal from Gurugram, Falguni Shrivastava from Raipur, and Souvik Ghosh from Kolkata, Cognitii is building what it calls India’s first AI plus human infrastructure layer for special education. The founders, who have lived experience of autism and ADHD, began the company to address gaps they had seen in India’s systems. The team points to a critical national challenge: more than 80% of children with disabilities remain unidentified before age eight, limiting access to education, rehabilitation, and employment.Cognitii’s platform combines early screening tools, a mobile-first learning system, an educator co-pilot, and policy-grade dashboards for state agencies. The tools integrate with public data systems such as UDISE+ and Samagra Shiksha, allowing govts to track disability prevalence, inclusion outcomes, and the use of budgets. The company says it is designed for low-resource classrooms, with offline capability and multilingual support.The startup’s pilots are ongoing in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and other school systems. With the award, Cognitii plans wider govt deployments, deeper rural outreach, and the creation of what it calls India’s first disability data layer. The team says this will help shape policy and guide hiring and budget decisions in the coming years.“This win is a turning point, not just for Cognitii, but for millions of children who remain invisible in our systems. The Unlock Her Future Prize gives us the platform and resources to scale our work with governments and low-income schools, and to build the national infrastructure India needs for early screening, support, and inclusion,” the founders said in a joint statement, shared with TOI.The Unlock Her Future Prize supports women entrepreneurs working on solutions for people and the planet. Winners receive funding, leadership development, mentorship, and access to networks of investors and policymakers. Cognitii aims to use this support to strengthen India’s special education ecosystem and expand its work across the Global South.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123Photostories‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at homeFrom FOMO to Slaps: New age Gen Z terms parents should know123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

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BENGALURU: Cognitii, an Indian startup developing an AI-led system for public special education, has won the $100,000 Unlock Her Future Prize 2025. The prize, launched by The Bicester Collection, drew more than 2,900 applications from over 40 countries across South Asia. Eleven founders were shortlisted for the final pitch in London, where Cognitii was named…

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Lawrence Summers pauses Harvard role amid Epstein investigation Lawrence H. Summers, the former president of Harvard University and a prominent economist, has decided to step back from his teaching duties while the university investigates his longstanding ties to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for Summers said, reports the New York Times. Summers will…

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Huma Qureshi, who made an unforgettable Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur, revisited her early days in the industry during a recent interview. The actress took a nostalgic trip back to the moment she first met Kashyap and how a seemingly ordinary ad shoot turned into the opportunity of a lifetime. She also…

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A new gene-editing technique known as PERT has shown the ability to correct a wide range of disorders caused by “nonsense” mutations, including forms that interfere with haemoglobin production. The method, described in a study published in Nature, offers a potential single-tool solution for conditions previously requiring custom-designed treatments. How the new tool PERT targets…

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Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir thwarted a potential terror plot in Handwara, recovering M4 rifles and other ammunition. A joint operation in the Neeriyan forest area led to the discovery of a major hideout. Separately, police are inspecting doctors’ lockers in medical institutions to prevent misuse. SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday foiled what they called “a potential terror plot” in Jammu and Kashmir, and recovered weapons and ammunition, including M4 rifles, during a search in Handwara, around 130 km north of Srinagar.“Based on specific input, a joint operation was launched by J&K Police and the Army’s Naugam brigade in the Neeriyan forest area along the LoC in Nowgam sector,” a senior police officer said. The joint team busted a major hideout which led to the recovery of two M-series rifles with four magazines, two Chinese pistols with three magazines, two hand grenades and some live rounds.An FIR has been registered and further investigation has been set into motion, the officer said.In Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir, police continued the inspection of doctors lockers in medical institutions. The drive, launched in the wake of the uncovering of a white-collar terror module involving doctors, is aimed at preventing misuse of lockers for unauthorised storage of illegal or hazardous materials and strengthening internal security within medical institutions.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123Photostories‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at homeFrom FOMO to Slaps: New age Gen Z terms parents should know123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir thwarted a potential terror plot in Handwara, recovering M4 rifles and other ammunition. A joint operation in the Neeriyan forest area led to the discovery of a major hideout. Separately, police are inspecting doctors’ lockers in medical institutions to prevent misuse. SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday foiled what they called “a potential terror plot” in Jammu and Kashmir, and recovered weapons and ammunition, including M4 rifles, during a search in Handwara, around 130 km north of Srinagar.“Based on specific input, a joint operation was launched by J&K Police and the Army’s Naugam brigade in the Neeriyan forest area along the LoC in Nowgam sector,” a senior police officer said. The joint team busted a major hideout which led to the recovery of two M-series rifles with four magazines, two Chinese pistols with three magazines, two hand grenades and some live rounds.An FIR has been registered and further investigation has been set into motion, the officer said.In Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir, police continued the inspection of doctors lockers in medical institutions. The drive, launched in the wake of the uncovering of a white-collar terror module involving doctors, is aimed at preventing misuse of lockers for unauthorised storage of illegal or hazardous materials and strengthening internal security within medical institutions.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTejas Crash: IAF Pilot Killed In Dubai Crash Identified As Wing Commander Namansh SyalDefence Experts Break Down Possible Causes Behind Tejas Fighter Jet Crash In DubaiPM Modi Gets Rousing Welcome From Indian Diaspora In Johannesburg Ahead Of G20 Summit | South Africa’‘I Am A Hindu’: Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands ForAmit Shah Says BSF Crushed 118 Pak Posts, He Issues Tough Security Message From Sindoor Van In KutchEx-CIA Reveals Savage Reply To Imran Khan’s PTI After Apology Demand Over His India-Pak War Analysis’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsKabul Turns To India As New Trade Partner Amid Pak Blockades And Push For Fresh Regional CorridorsTejas Crashes In Dubai Air Show Display As Massive Fireball Sparks Panic, Pilot Succumbs To InjuriesDeadly 5.5 Earthquake Rocks Bangladesh, Killing At Least Six, Triggers Widespread Panic Across Dhaka123Photostories‘120 Bahadur’ star Raashii Khanna’s promotional looksWhat causes high uric acid levels, early symptoms and how to bring it down naturally with science backed tipsTop Harvard doctor reveals the right time to eat these 7 nuts to gain maximum benefitsVegetarian Thanksgiving: 4 mains that taste better than the Turkey10 dhaba-style Paneer dishes to try at home this weekendRekha to Kriti Sanon: Trending celebrity style highlights of the dayFrom Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ to Salman Khan’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’: A look at classic Bollywood films through the modern lensWhy Sadhguru recommends having Beetroot and Cardamom Soup during winter eveningsHow to make Zero-Oil Soya Biryani at homeFrom FOMO to Slaps: New age Gen Z terms parents should know123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayBihar Minister List 2025Bihar CM Oath CeremonyGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingBest Rockstar Games to Play for GTA 6Savannah JamesWayne GretzkysTrevon DiggsDelhi School Suicide CaseKolkata EarthquakeCandace OwensGavin BrindleySophie CunninghamMLB Trade Rumors

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SRINAGAR: Security forces on Friday foiled what they called “a potential terror plot” in Jammu and Kashmir, and recovered weapons and ammunition, including M4 rifles, during a search in Handwara, around 130 km north of Srinagar.“Based on specific input, a joint operation was launched by J&K Police and the Army’s Naugam brigade in the Neeriyan…

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