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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
SOG probes role of Dadhich, 2 aides in other job rackets
Jaipur: Special Operations Group (SOG) is investigating whether assistant accounts officer (AAO) Purushottam Dadhich and his two aides, arrested in June in the 2021 sub-inspector (SI) recruitment exam paper leak case, were also involved in other organised examination frauds. Officials said Dadhich, along with Kundan Kumar Pandya (also an AAO) and Sandeep Kumar Lata, a Grade III teacher, had close links with Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babu Lal Katara, who was previously arrested in another high-profile paper leak case. The three were arrested by the SOG on June 5 in connection with the SI exam leak. Investigators now suspect the trio may be part of a wider network involved in multiple exam cheating operations. As reported earlier, Katara allegedly handed over six sets of SI 2021 question papers to fellow RPSC member Ramu Ram Raika. These papers were later leaked to Dadhich, who allegedly circulated them for profit almost a month before the exam. SOG sources added that Katara was earlier arrested for leaking the question paper of the senior teacher recruitment exam held in 2022. The recurrence of such leaks has raised questions about the possible deeper involvement of Dadhich and his network in other RPSC-linked exam frauds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "We are examining digital evidence, communication logs, and financial transactions to assess whether the accused were involved in earlier scams," said an official. Investigators are also preparing to question additional suspects believed to have accessed or benefited from leaked papers. Officials said Katara's association with Dadhich during his posting in Udaipur may have enabled access to sensitive exam materials. "Our focus is to identify those who received the leaked SI papers and determine how long the accused accessed the question papers," the official added.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SOG arrests 3 govt employees for role in 2021 SI paper leak
Jaipur: Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan Police Thursday arrested three govt officials in connection with the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment examination paper leak case, further unravelling a complex web of corruption in the recruitment process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrests include two assistant accounts officers (AAOs)—Purushottam Dadhich (35) and Sandeep Kumar Lata (43)— and a Grade III teacher, Kundan Kumar Pandya (54), as confirmed by DIG (SOG) Paris Deshmukh. Dadhich, a resident of Didwana-Kuchaman, was already placed under suspension by the medical and health department in Udaipur where he was serving, while Lata, a resident of Sikar, was posted at the treasury and accounts department in Jaipur. Pandya was posted at a govt primary school in Palwada, Dungarpur. The TOI reported on Jan 5 that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) mentioned in its report that Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babu Lal Katara, who was arrested in the same case, allegedly handed over six sets of the 2021 SI exam question papers to commission colleague Ramu Ram Raika. These were later leaked to Dadhich also, who allegedly circulated them for profit nearly a month before the exam. Investigators believe that Katara's association with Dadhich during the former's posting in Udaipur facilitated the leak. The investigation has revealed a broader conspiracy than initially suspected. Earlier findings suggested that RPSC member Katara leaked the papers only to benefit his colleague Raika's children—Devesh and Shobha—both of whom were arrested while undergoing SI training in Jaipur. However, recent developments indicate a commercial operation where question papers reached Dadhich and the same were sold to multiple candidates. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the SIT, Dadhich received Hindi and General Knowledge papers weeks before the Sept 2021 examination and collaborated with Lata and Pandya to distribute them to select candidates in exchange for money. Dadhich's role emerged last year following the arrest of trainee sub-inspectors identified as Renu, Surendra Bagadia and Surjeet, who got the exam paper beforehand. However, when the police arrested the trio, Dadhich went underground.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
From 100ft room to galaxies: Unlikely birth of IUCAA through space and struggle
Pune: From a 100sqft room in Golay Bungalow, the house where the registrar of Savitribai Phule Pune University once lived, to a 2,000 sq ft temporary 'cottage' and finally to the 10-acre campus where Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics ( IUCAA ) now stands, the journey of one of India's premier astrophysics institutes is as fascinating as the cosmos it explores. In 1988, University Grants Commission (UGC) thought of creating 'centres of excellence.' Eminent astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar , who had returned from Cambridge in 1972 and was working at TIFR in Mumbai, brainstormed with fellow theoretical physicist Naresh Dadhich at SPPU. It led to their proposal for IUCAA. However, the journey wasn't easy— SPPU refused to give land. It took the intervention of a Prime Minister and two chief ministers to make the idea a reality. Today, IUCAA's campus is the cradle of some of the country's finest astrophysicists. It has played a key role in both national projects like ADITYA-L1 and international collaborations such as the Gravitational Wave research. Dadhich, Narlikar's friend, colleague, neighbour, and co-founder of IUCAA, said, "He carved a special and unique hole for himself in 'time'. He was two months short of his 87th birthday on July 19. It marks the end of an era. His legacy is such that he doesn't leave behind a vacuum but a thriving world-class institute in IUCAA, a brilliant school of cosmology and astrophysics in the country." He recalled the time when visionary UGC chairman Yash Pal told Narlikar to set up the centre but securing land was difficult. "Pune University had given land to TIFR on the promise that its scientists would teach MSc students on the university's campus. However, when TIFR discontinued this practice, the university was unhappy. When we approached the vice-chancellor for land, he refused. We were stuck. This led to Narlikar meeting Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and then chief minister Shankarrao Chavan, who both agreed. But the VC still declined. When the state govt changed and Sharad Pawar became CM, the land was finally allotted to IUCAA," Dadhich said. He added that IUCAA was Narlikar's greatest gift to science, to the nation, and—perhaps most importantly—to university students and faculty. "Its main objective was to facilitate the publication of their research and to encourage astronomy research in universities. This centre provided a common facility to work and interact. It wasn't just the building, but the way it operated; everyone felt involved, even the administrative staff. The principle was distributive and participative governance. That message was key to IUCAA's success. Its motto was 'trust breeds trust,'" Dadhich, its former director, said. Ajit Kembhavi, one of IUCAA's three co-founders and a former director, said he was Narlikar's PhD student, who then became his colleague, and was invited to join IUCAA. "The idea was to have one central machine that everyone could use, and it worked brilliantly. The best part was the 'associateship' where a university professor could spend three years at IUCAA conducting research, bring along students, and have full access to all resources. This transformed the research landscape across the country," Kembhavi said. Pune: From a 100sqft room in Golay Bungalow, the house where the registrar of Savitribai Phule Pune University once lived, to a 2,000 sq ft temporary 'cottage' and finally to the 10-acre campus where Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) now stands, the journey of one of India's premier astrophysics institutes is as fascinating as the cosmos it explores. In 1988, University Grants Commission (UGC) thought of creating 'centres of excellence.' Eminent astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar, who had returned from Cambridge in 1972 and was working at TIFR in Mumbai, brainstormed with fellow theoretical physicist Naresh Dadhich at SPPU. It led to their proposal for IUCAA. However, the journey wasn't easy— SPPU refused to give land. It took the intervention of a Prime Minister and two chief ministers to make the idea a reality. Today, IUCAA's campus is the cradle of some of the country's finest astrophysicists. It has played a key role in both national projects like ADITYA-L1 and international collaborations such as the Gravitational Wave research. Dadhich, Narlikar's friend, colleague, neighbour, and co-founder of IUCAA, said, "He carved a special and unique hole for himself in 'time'. He was two months short of his 87th birthday on July 19. It marks the end of an era. His legacy is such that he doesn't leave behind a vacuum but a thriving world-class institute in IUCAA, a brilliant school of cosmology and astrophysics in the country." He recalled the time when visionary UGC chairman Yash Pal told Narlikar to set up the centre but securing land was difficult. "Pune University had given land to TIFR on the promise that its scientists would teach MSc students on the university's campus. However, when TIFR discontinued this practice, the university was unhappy. When we approached the vice-chancellor for land, he refused. We were stuck. This led to Narlikar meeting Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and then chief minister Shankarrao Chavan, who both agreed. But the VC still declined. When the state govt changed and Sharad Pawar became CM, the land was finally allotted to IUCAA," Dadhich said. He added that IUCAA was Narlikar's greatest gift to science, to the nation, and—perhaps most importantly—to university students and faculty. "Its main objective was to facilitate the publication of their research and to encourage astronomy research in universities. This centre provided a common facility to work and interact. It wasn't just the building, but the way it operated; everyone felt involved, even the administrative staff. The principle was distributive and participative governance. That message was key to IUCAA's success. Its motto was 'trust breeds trust,'" Dadhich, its former director, said. Ajit Kembhavi, one of IUCAA's three co-founders and a former director, said he was Narlikar's PhD student, who then became his colleague, and was invited to join IUCAA. "The idea was to have one central machine that everyone could use, and it worked brilliantly. The best part was the 'associateship' where a university professor could spend three years at IUCAA conducting research, bring along students, and have full access to all resources. This transformed the research landscape across the country," Kembhavi said.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
25-year-old woman rejects job over working Saturdays, but leaves HR impressed: 'Don't want a career that burns me out by
An HR professional's post on LinkedIn is gaining attention after she praised a Gen Z candidate for turning down a job offer that required working on occasional Saturdays. Riya Dadhich, a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Firstsource, shared her experience with a 25-year-old woman whose response to a job condition left her deeply impressed and challenged the usual stereotypes about Gen Z in the workplace. Dadhich began by acknowledging a common complaint she hears in the corporate world: 'Gen Z kids have no patience, no loyalty, no hunger.' But her interaction with the young woman shifted her perspective. When asked if she was open to working some Saturdays, the candidate declined the offer, saying, 'I'm committed to delivering my best — but I don't want a career that burns me out by 30.' Also read: Seattle woman dining alone in Spain finds unexpected companion in cafe staffer's heartwarming gesture. Video Initially, Dadhich admitted to feeling 'irritated' by the response. However, her emotions quickly evolved into admiration. She wrote that the candidate had the courage to say what many employees, especially from older generations, have long felt but never expressed. 'She had the guts to say what many of us never could. We were taught to stay silent. To smile while working late. To see burnout as ambition. To say yes when we should've said no. And now?' she reflected. Her post ends with a message that has resonated with many professionals online. 'Maybe the problem isn't Gen Z. Maybe it's the culture we survived and now subconsciously try to uphold. It made me tougher. No. It made us tired. They're not the problem. They're the correction,' she wrote. The post opened up a broader conversation about mental health, work-life balance, and changing definitions of ambition in the workplace. One user commented, 'Oof, this one hits harder than a Monday morning meeting invite! Love how you've put the 'corporate cult' under the microscope — Gen Z isn't here to sip the coffee, they're here to stir the pot.' Another shared a personal experience, saying, 'This is so relatable. I was offered a similar job — six days working, no weekend off. I didn't take it forward to talk about the pay… Even though I want to be independent soon and start earning, I don't want that at the expense of my mental health. I want a job that values work-life balance.' "At first, I was regretting my decision to turn them down, but I think my future self will thank me for it. I completely respect the company's rules, but I have to think about myself first,' he added. A third user chimed in, 'I agree, although we were taught to stay quiet, say yes, and equate burnout with success. Gen Z challenges that and honestly, good for them.' One user wrote, 'Yeah the newer generation are setting boundaries but the order generation are not ready for the change and the concept of work-life balance.' Also read: US woman fulfils her mother's lifelong dream to visit Paris, captures her priceless reaction to Eiffel Tower
Mint
04-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
This HR has ‘deep respect' for Gen Z candidate who turned down her job offer – here's why
Gen Z kids have no patience, no loyalty, no hunger," a LinkedIn user Riya Dadhich - an HR professional - says that she has often heard this. However, her interaction with a 25-year-old woman, whose bold yet "respectful rejection" of a job offer left her heaping praise on Gen Z - the demographic cohort born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s - has challenged that notion. Dadhich, who is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Firstsource, feels that "they're not the problem, and are instead the correction". In her LinkedIn post, Dadhich recalled her interaction with the 25-year-old candidate who turned down a job offer after being asked if she was open to working occasional Saturdays. Her response – 'I'm commited to delivering my best - but I don't want a career that burns me out by 30" - is now earning widespread praise online. The HR professional stated that initially, she felt "irritated," but later developed "deep respect" for the candidate as she voiced what many young professionals feel, and what many seasoned workers never dared to say out loud. "Because let's call it what it is: She had the guts to say what many of us never could. We were taught to stay silent. To smile while working late. To see burnout as ambition. To say yes when we should've said no. And now?," she wrote. The post ends with a striking line that many are calling a generational wake-up call: "Maybe it's the culture we survived and now subconsciously try to uphold. It made me tougher. No. It made us tired. They're the correction," she wrote. As the post gains traction, it's becoming a rallying point for conversations around mental health, work-life balance, and the evolving definition of ambition in the modern workplace. A user wrote: "Oof, this one hits harder than a Monday morning meeting invite! Love how you've put the 'corporate cult' under the microscope — Gen Z isn't here to sip the coffee, they're here to stir the pot."\ Another said: "This is so relatable. I was offered a similar job – six days working, no weekend off. I didn't take it forward to talk about the pay. I did consider taking the role because it is difficult as a fresher to find a job, but then I thought about it a lot. Even though I want to be independent soon and start earning, I don't want that at the expense of my mental health. I want a job that values work-life balance. I did try to negotiate with them about my day off or a change in the department but unfortunately, rules were rules. At first, I was regretting my decision to turn them down, but I think my future self will thank me for it. I completely respect the company's rules, but I have to think about myself first."
