The scenes were dismal at the end of India’s loss against Afghanistan in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (March 26, 2024). Far more heartbreaking was the sight of skipper Sunil Chhetri holding his head in the dugout in Guwahati, inconsolable.

On his 150th appearance for the Indian national team, it was down to the 39-year-old to find the back of the net yet again - a penalty in the 37th minute to hand the hosts the lead at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium. But by the end of the 90 minutes, the young legs on the field couldn’t hold on to their end of the bargain, going down 1-2 to their lower ranked opponents - Afghanistan.

It’s been a regular storyline for Indian football in the recent past, where Chhetri, the oldest player on the side these days, has come to the team’s rescue. And after 19 long years, it’s clear that he’s not tiring of that responsibility.

The Allahabad High Court ruled Friday that the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, is "unconstitutional" and violates the principle of secularism, and ordered the state government to accommodate current students in the formal schooling system. A division bench of the Lucknow bench, comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, declared the law ultra vires in response to a writ petition filed by Anshuman Singh Rathore.

In his reaction to the order, UP Madrasa Education Board Chairman Iftikhar Ahmed Javed said the board will study the decision and decide the further course of action.

National Doctor’s Day 2024 is celebrated on March 30th each year to honor physicians and the contributions they make to society. On this day, people can express their gratitude and appreciation to doctors for their hard work, dedication, and compassion on behalf of patients, colleagues, and communities. The opportunity to recognize the critical role physicians play in preserving and enhancing public health and well-being is presented by National Doctors Day in 2024.

Nobel prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman has died, aged 90.

He became synonymous with behavioural economics, even though he never took a course of economics.

Kahneman wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow. It debunked the notion that people are rational beings who act out of self-interest - they act based on instinct, he argued.

His death was announced by Princeton University where he had been working since 1993.

"Danny was a giant in the field, a Princeton star, a brilliant man, and a great colleague and friend," said prof Eldar Shafir.

"Many areas in the social sciences simply have not been the same since he arrived on the scene. He will be greatly missed."

In recent days, there’s been much talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). The trailer and song launch of the first Hindi film on this subject, “IRAH,” took place in Mumbai. The movie features Rohit Bose Roy, Rajesh Sharma, Karishma Kotak, and Rakshith Bhandarry in prominent roles. Produced by Big Films Media and directed by Sam Bhattacharjee, the film is set to release nationwide in theaters on April 4th through Iamplex Digital Theatrical Distribution. Music composer Sameer Sen also graced the event.

The trailer of the film “IRAH” showcases the misuse of AI technology, shedding light on its negative aspects. Rohit Bose Roy is excited about this project, which is releasing on April 4th, just a day before his birthday on April 5th, 2024.

In a glittering event honouring top industry leaders, Vijay Jain, Managing Director of Star Estate, was adjudged the prestigious Times Power Icon 2024 Award. The award ceremony, held recently in Noida, was organized by The Times Group.

The visionary leadership and outstanding achievements of Vijay Jain in the real estate sector were acknowledged and celebrated on the occasion. The event was graced by industry leaders and celebrities, including Cine icon Ada Sharma, who presented the award to Vijay Jain.

Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the prestigious award, Vijay Jain said, "It is a great honour to receive the Times Power Icon 2024 Award and this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Star Estate. At Star Estate, we remain committed to delivering excellence in the real estate sector with our services."

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led group on Thursday announced the start of the first phase of the world's largest single-location copper manufacturing plant at Mundra in Gujarat, which will help cut India's dependence on imports and aid energy transition. Kutch Copper, a subsidiary of group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd, "commissioned the first phase" of USD 1.2 billion "greenfield copper refinery by dispatching the maiden batch of cathodes to customers", the company said in a statement.

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t — the plight of a public sector banker is unenviable, especially when it comes to decision-making in high value credit. Stories are legion of officers hauled over the coals for having been part of credit decisions because a ”fraud” was declared subsequently.

S Raman, who retired as Chairman and Managing Director of Canara Bank, and as a wholetime Member of the board of SEBI, rose to the top, having started his career as a clerk with SBI. Within two years, he was selected as a direct recruit officer in Bank of India and rose meteorically to be an Executive Director in Union Bank and then as CMD of Canara. He hails from a middle class Tamil family in Hyderabad.

As occupational hazards go, Raman’s hardships started in 2018, years after he retired. He was chairman of the credit committee in 2011 and 2012 when the credit facilities to Winsome Jewellery were renewed. The bank’s share in the consortium limits was only 7.5 per cent.

The '6th Shaastra Rapid FIDE Rated Chess Tournament’ will witness the participation of six Grandmasters, sixteen International Masters, three Women Grandmasters and a Women International Master. Players from various countries will also participate in the event, informed IIT Madras.

“With the introduction of Sports Quota for UG admissions at IIT Madras, these events shall further reinforce our commitment to ensure holistic development of students as envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020," said Prof V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras.

The total prize fund of the tournament is ₹5,00,000 with the first prize being ₹65,000. The tournament not only offers substantial prize funds but also attracts a diverse range of players, mentioned the press release.

Haryana clinched the team titles in both the boys and girls categories with an impressive combined haul of 19 medals at the boxing Sub Junior National Championship.

Haryana, the reigning champion in the girls section, successfully defended its title after finishing on top of the table with 64 points. It won 10 medals including seven gold, one silver and two bronze.

Haryana boxers stamped their authority with a dominating display as six out of seven boxers won comfortably with unanimous 5-0 decisions.