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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC to college: Pay 50K costs to MU for admitting comm student to BSc in '22
Mumbai: Bombay High Court has rapped Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, for admitting in June 2022 a student from the commerce stream to the three-year BSc (statistics) course despite being ineligible for it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It directed the college to pay Rs 50,000 costs to . "Though the petitioner was not eligible, the petitioner was admitted for FYBSc course and he completed as many as five semesters for which the results were declared. It was only when the petitioner was in the sixth semester that the eligibility of the petitioner was verified... by the respondent-college," said Justices Makarand Karnik and Nitin Borkar on Wednesday. The student passed Class 12 exams in the commerce stream and applied for FYBSc. The required documents and provisional eligibility form prescribed Class 12 in science. MU's advocate Rui Rodrigues cited the ordinance which laid down eligibility criteria of a candidate to an FYBSc course. After verifying the student's eligibility in the sixth semester, Ruia College wrote to MU on Dec 13, 2024. MU informed it the student was not eligible for pursuing the degree course. The student moved the HC after MU refused to issue the sixth semester marksheet and graduation certificate. The HC did not find "any error" in MU's approach as the petitioner "was not eligible". "Factually, however, the petitioner has been allowed to complete five semesters," the judges said. They took note the student had performed well in five semesters. They were "persuaded" to allow him to continue with the course only so that "the petitioner's educational career should not suffer, as there is nothing on record to indicate that there is any misrepresentation on his part. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fault, if any, lies with the respondent-college". The judges noted the student "has now completed the sixth semester as well". His advocate Sanskruti Yagnik said he has secured admission for MSc. His marksheet was released following HC's interim order. He has been given an offer letter for MSc Applied Statistics and Analytics at NMIMS deemed to be university. Therefore, the judges decided to allow the student's petition as the "petitioner has completed the entire six semesters". They referred to their June 26 order, in a case where a law student was held ineligible, which directed colleges should submit eligibility forms and other documents to MU "not later than two months from the date of admission" to enable the university thereafter to process the eligibility. Colleges were directed to scrupulously follow instructions in MU's circulars for enrolment and eligibility so that students should not suffer due to delay by university or colleges in deciding eligibility. The judges directed Ruia College "hereafter shall scrupulously follow the norms regarding verification of eligibility/non-eligibility". They also directed MU to issue a migration certificate to the student within 3 weeks.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
3 held for stealing from two-wheelers near exam centres
Mumbai: Three persons, allegedly members of an interstate gang involved in stealing wallets or bags containing banking ATM or debit cards and mobiles from scooters near examination centres, were arrested from Visakhapatnam recently. Powai police arrested Prince Singh (27), Krishna Jasbir (21), and Dharmender Singh (30), all from Uttar Pradesh. They were in Visakhapatnam jail after their arrest in June for a similar offence. They committed such offences in Powai in May, police said. The police claimed that they had stolen the phone and ATM card of Mahadev Goderao (42), a lecturer residing in Vikhroli and employed at Ruia College, from the boot of his scooter parked outside an exam centre in Powai. Goderao had placed his belongings in his scooter before entering the centre. "The gang used the SIM from the stolen mobile in another device and re-generated the ATM card PIN, withdrawing about Rs 70,000. Besides, Rs 20,000 was spent on clothes and movie tickets," said a police officer stated. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Following Goderao's complaint, DCP (Zone X) Datta Nalawade led a team — ACP Pradeep Mairale, senior inspector Jitendra Sonawane, sub-inspectors Ganesh Awhad and Swati M. They collected details from CCTV footage outside the Powai exam centre and from ATM kiosks on Saki Vihar Road where Rs 70,000 was withdrawn before visiting Phoenix Mall in Kurla to spend another Rs 19,000 on shopping and movie tickets. The trio was subsequently arrested in Visakhapatnam in June when they targeted Degala Lalitha, a teacher who lost valuables worth Rs 43,000. Lalitha had kept her jewellery, phone, debit card, and Rs 2,000 in her scooter's boot outside the exam centre. The Powai police got information from their counterparts in Gajuwaka, leading to the custody of the trio. "From Gajuwaka police it is learned that the trio targeted youths by stealing ATM cards from their vehicles and making fraudulent bank transactions. They managed to arrest the accused from the same locality where they stole the teacher's mobile and bank card," the police said. Police seized property worth Rs 9 lakhand recovered items including Rs 5 lakh, gift vouchers worth Rs1,20,000, three mobile phones in June.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonali Bendre breaks silence viral videos with Raj Thackeray and gossip around it, reveals if he ever had a crush on her: 'There are families involved, it's not in good taste'
Sonali Bendre and Raj Thackeray were spotted at an event together and people went crazy with the video edits. They compared Sonali and Raj's new video with their old one when they welcomed Michael Jackson to India. Many people speculated that the politician always had a crush on her and some even speculated about rumours that they were together earlier. The internet clearly didn't keep calm. The 'Sarfarosh' actress has finally broken silence on these viral videos and her connection with Thackeray and his family. When asked about these videos which claimed that Raj allegedly has a crush on her, Sonali said, "Did he… I doubt it," and she further clarified, 'I was talking to my sister who was right there." Criticising all the gossip and chatter, she said, "I don't know. I mean, a lot of people… I think it's just not in very good taste when people talk about it like that. First of all, I mean, there are families involved and people involved in all of that." She further explained how her family and Raj's family are connected for many years now. She explained, "Other than the fact that my brother-in-law and my sister… my brother-in-law who's a cricketer and hence used to play cricket with Raj's cousin… Sister's husband and they always played together. Secondly, my sister's mother-in-law was the head of the department that taught us English literature in the (Ramnarain) Ruia College, which I'm from. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo " She added, "So they all knew each other. For me, the connection was that Sharmila, Raj's wife, her mother, and my Maasi were best friends. Her mother has held me for 10 days because you know how, oh, her, my mother's younger sister, Maasi. So when she delivered Raj, they all came laughing. Oh, her elder sister's baby. Let's go and see the baby. They've come to the hospital and seen me. So literally, that's the kind of connection. " She added further, "I've always travelled around… It's not something that I know them beyond a point because I came into Maharashtra only once in two years during summer holidays or something like that." Sonali also said that she has no ambition to get into politics. "I think you need a lot of very thick skin for it, which I don't have… and I'm not politically correct… unfortunately." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Second merit list brings relief for mid-range scorers, but high cut-offs persist in top colleges
Mumbai: The second general merit list for undergraduate admissions released on Saturday by colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai has brought a measure of relief to students scoring between 80% and 90%, many of whom were left anxious after the unusually high cut-offs in the first list. While several prominent colleges have eased their cut-offs slightly—particularly in the science stream—some institutions continue to hold the bar high. At Ruia College, for instance, the cut-off for BSc Computer Science has dropped from 80.17% in the first list to 76% in the second. Similarly, Podar College saw a nearly seven-percentage-point dip in the BSc Data Science cut-off. The first merit list had sparked concern among students and parents alike, with average scorers struggling to find seats in preferred courses. However, the latest list has provided a breather—especially in science—though commerce and professional courses continue to reflect intense competition. Career-oriented programmes like Bachelor in Accounting and Finance (BAF), Bachelor in Banking and Insurance (BBI), and Bachelor in Mass Media (BMM) have seen a sharp increase in demand, with cut-offs in some colleges rising by 15% to 20% compared to last year. 'These cut-off trends indicate a strong shift in student preferences towards specialised, career-driven courses in fields like digital media and accounting,' said Minu Madlani, academic advisor at KPB Hinduja College of Commerce. 'It mirrors the growing demand for skilled professionals in emerging sectors such as fintech, financial consulting, and content marketing.' A principal from a South Mumbai college noted that while the second list has brought some relief in commerce and professional streams, competition remains stiff. 'The cut-offs are marginally lower, but the trend is consistent. We expect the third merit list to offer more flexibility for students still in the fray,' she said. She also observed a changing mindset among students. 'Today's aspirants are more open to exploring diverse academic paths. The focus is no longer limited to a few 'prestige' courses. There's greater awareness and interest in a broader spectrum of disciplines.'
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
City colleges join hands to offer students more electives
Mumbai: From the coming academic year, students in Mumbai will be able to enrol for electives outside their chosen stream and institution as many colleges have signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to share resources and offer elective courses to students from other institutions. This move is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages multidisciplinary learning and allows students to choose a minor subject from any department, including outside their own stream. The minor subject will account for 18-20 credits spread over three years. As part of implementation of the NEP, many colleges located in the same neighbourhood or managed by the same entity have signed MoUs to enable students to step beyond traditional academic boundaries. For example, the principals of Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College in Matunga and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), a premier engineering college, recentlt signed an MoU which allows Ruia College students – mainly from arts and science backgrounds – to enrol for courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning at VJTI. Reciprocally, VJTI students will be able to enrol in the critical thinking course taught by Ruia's faculty. Sachin Kore, director, VJTI, said the MoU with Ruia College would open up exciting opportunities for academic and research exchange. 'It's a perfect example of how the NEP can help institutions work together to benefit students,' he said. Students at Ruia College will also be able to enrol for a course on food and nutrition offered by the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT). Meanwhile, three colleges in Thane and Mulund have come together to launch a joint MSc in information technology programme. Students from any of the three colleges – Vaze-Kelkar College in Mulund, Mulund College of Commerce, and BN Bandodkar College in Thane – can enrol for the course while lectures will be held across the three campuses based on a shared timetable and rotation of students and teachers. The setup will not only expose students to a wider range of subjects and teaching styles but also utilise existing resources in a better way. Institutions under the same management are also signing MoUs for collaboration. For instance, Sathaye College, Dahanukar College, and Mulund College of Commerce – all run by the Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association – have signed an agreement to offer students a broader range of elective courses. 'Under the NEP, colleges must offer students more elective choices alongside their main subjects,' said Madhav Rajwade, principal, Sathaye College. 'With this collaboration, we can now offer over 100 electives designed by our three colleges.' Until now, students could only enrol for electives offered by their own college, Rajwade said. 'No single college can offer everything. These collaborations solve that problem and make sure students get the choices the NEP promises,' he said. The University of Mumbai welcomed these collaborations and encouraged more colleges to follow suit. 'These colleges have taken a highly commendable step,' said Prof Ajay Bhamare, pro-vice-chancellor of the university. 'Under the NEP, colleges are expected to collaborate for the benefit of students. We are happy to see institutions moving in that direction. Many more colleges have signed similar agreements and the university fully supports such efforts.'
