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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
NIOS Class 10 Result 2025 expected soon at results.nios.ac.in; Here's how to check
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the Class 10 Result 2025 soon in June. Once announced, students will be able to access and download their marksheets from the official website — . Since the NIOS Class 12 Result 2025 was declared on June 16, it is anticipated that the Class 10 results will be published shortly after. To view the result, students must enter their enrollment number, date of birth, and the security captcha provided on the result portal. It's advisable to keep the admit card ready for quick access to credentials. Steps to Check NIOS Class 10 Result 2025 Step 1: Visit the official result portal: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout: New Apocalyptic MMO Crossout Play Now Undo Step 2: Click on the "NIOS 10th Result 2025" link on the homepage. Step 3: Enter your enrollment number and date of birth. Step 4: Submit the details to view your result. Step 5: Download and save your marksheet for future reference. Live Events Details Required to Check the Result To access their results, students must keep the following information handy: Enrollment Number (as mentioned on the admit card) Date of Birth Captcha/Security Code Alternate Ways to Check Your Result Via SMS: Type NIOS10 and send it to 5676750. Example: NIOS10 1234567890 DigiLocker NIOS students can also access their digital marksheets and certificates via the DigiLocker app.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Can resume gap from decades ago affect job chances? HR's bizzare interview question to techie sparks Reddit debate
In today's fast-evolving job market, candidates are often judged not just by their skills and qualifications, but also by the gaps in their résumés. While short career breaks can still raise questions, a recent online debate is shining a spotlight on how far back such scrutiny should go. The controversy began when a job applicant shared that he was asked to explain a gap from nearly 30 years ago during a recent interview — prompting many to ask whether employers are taking due diligence too far. In a recent Reddit post a user shared an unusual interview experience. The post, titled 'Asked me about a gap 30 years ago', described how a 47-year-old candidate applying for a management role in the tech industry was asked to explain a three-year period from the late 1990s—specifically the years following high school. During a team interview with a German company, one of the HR representatives questioned the candidate about what he had done between 1996 and 1999. Taken aback, the applicant replied that if he listed every job he ever had, his résumé would run ten pages long. He then clarified the nature of the work he did during that period but expressed surprise that such an old gap was even brought up. 'I can understand asking about a gap from a year or two ago, but nearly 30 years? What's the relevance?' he asked. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout: New Apocalyptic MMO Crossout Play Now Undo Absurd or Standard Practice? The post prompted strong reactions from the Reddit community. Many users were quick to criticize the line of questioning, calling it outdated and irrelevant. One commenter bluntly stated that the interviewer was out of touch, while others speculated the approach could be tied to strict hiring norms in certain regions. Several pointed out that German companies are often known for rigid HR protocols, which may explain the scrutiny—even if it seems excessive. A few users attempted to rationalize the behavior. One noted that some interviewers ask offbeat questions to test how candidates respond under pressure. Others, however, felt this specific instance went too far. One commenter said that asking someone in their late 40s to account for a gap from when they were barely out of their teens served little real purpose, unless the company was searching for red flags like prison time or serious legal trouble. Concerns About Gaps and Hiring Bias This incident also revived broader concerns about how employment gaps are viewed in the job market. Several Redditors shared similar experiences of being penalized for time taken off work, whether for travel, personal reasons, or simply difficulty finding a job. One user recalled losing an offer because the hiring manager could not accept a one-year break taken for travel, despite clear proof of the trip. Another said they stopped including exact months on their résumé just to avoid such scrutiny over short or outdated gaps. There was also criticism of the assumption that gaps inherently reflect something negative. 'Some people can afford to take time off between jobs. Others struggle to find opportunities. That shouldn't automatically raise doubts,' a commenter wrote. The Bigger Picture While opinions varied, a general consensus emerged that focusing too heavily on decades-old résumé gaps may reflect more about the interviewer than the applicant. Some users argued that companies conducting such rigid assessments risk losing qualified candidates over irrelevant details. Others emphasized that due diligence during hiring should focus on current competencies, relevant experience, and cultural fit, rather than outdated assumptions about linear career paths.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Airtel Digital TV removing Zee channels from base packs over price hike
Mumbai: Bharti Airtel-owned direct-to-home (DTH) company Airtel Digital TV said it is removing Zee Entertainment channels from its bouquets due to a recent price hike by the broadcaster, mirroring an ongoing dispute between Sony Pictures Networks India and Tata Play . The DTH company will adjust pack prices to account for the removal of Zee channels and place the broadcaster's offerings on an a la carte basis, requiring subscribers to opt for Zee channels separately. 'Due to recent changes in broadcaster tariffs, Zee Network channels will no longer be part of the Airtel DTH base packs. These pack prices will be adjusted accordingly,' an Airtel spokesperson said. 'All Zee network channels are available on Airtel DTH and can be added individually to the list of subscribed channels at their respective MRPs via channel selection options." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout: New Apocalyptic MMO Crossout Play Now Undo In January, Zee and Sony Pictures Networks India raised the price of their base bouquets by over 10%. Broadcaster JioStar implemented the steepest hike, increasing the price of its base bouquet by 18% to ₹110. While Zee and Airtel Digital TV have not disclosed the financial terms of their deal, the DTH company is estimated to pay ₹300–400 crore annually in subscription fees to the broadcaster. Live Events Sources familiar with the matter said Airtel Digital TV is resisting the price hike by Zee, as the company and other DTH operators aim to control costs and return to profitability. A Zee Entertainment executive, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the broadcaster has no dispute with the DTH company, as the two had signed a reference interconnect offer (RIO) agreement specifying the terms and conditions for interconnection earlier this year. 'I don't understand what the dispute is, because Airtel Digital TV has signed a RIO agreement with us and also implemented the price hike to its subscribers. We are waiting for them to send us the subscriber reports, providing the number of subscribers who are taking our channels and bouquets, and we will bill them accordingly,' the executive added. 'Distribution platforms have to reallocate content spends to reflect the new market dynamics — particularly in the wake of the creation of broadcasting giant JioStar, which has extracted its pound of flesh from the market,' a veteran TV distribution executive said, adding that with overall average revenue per user (ARPU) stagnating, distributors are now compelled to reallocate budgets based on each network's strength. JioStar currently has 34% of the TV viewership market, while Zee holds 17% and Sony Pictures Networks accounts for less than 10%. Recently, Sony Pictures Networks, a Sony Group Corp-owned entity operating under the legal name Culver Max Entertainment, approached the Bombay High Court to challenge a Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal order, which had restrained it from proceeding with a disconnection notice issued to Tata Play. While staying the disconnection notice, TDSAT had also directed Tata Play to pay ₹40 crore to the broadcaster within two weeks, as part-payment against its claimed dues of ₹128 crore. The tribunal stated that this amount would be adjusted against the liability to be determined during the final hearing. A recent report by EY and the All India Digital Cable Federation said India's pay-TV subscriber base dropped from 151 million in 2018 to 111 million in 2024 — a loss of 40 million subscribers. The report also projected a further decline, with pay-TV households expected to fall to between 71 and 81 million by 2030. The decline has been attributed to rising channel costs, increased competition from over-the-top platforms and the growing popularity of free, unregulated services such as DD Free Dish.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Despite their rivalry, Steve Jobs defined his bond with Bill Gates using this Beatles lyric, and it might just melt your heart
In the pantheon of modern tech giants, few rivalries have captivated the world like that of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs . As titans of Microsoft and Apple , they reshaped the world—often in fierce competition with one another. But beneath the decades of dueling products and trading barbs lay a deeply human story, punctuated by a moment of raw, heartfelt truth that has resurfaced—and is melting hearts all over again. From Sworn Rivals to Soft-Spoken Admirers In the early days of personal computing , Gates and Jobs were not just competitors—they were at times adversaries in every sense of the word. They accused each other of stealing ideas. They made public digs. Their relationship symbolized the intense battle for tech supremacy in the 1980s and '90s. But everything began to shift in 1997 when Microsoft bailed out the then-struggling Apple with a $150 million investment. That moment laid the groundwork for a subtle transformation in their dynamic—from cold warfare to quiet admiration. A Stage, a Song, and a Sentence That Said It All That transformation reached its most poignant moment on stage at the 2007 AllThingsD conference , where the two visionaries shared space, laughter, and respect. Gates even admitted, 'I'd give a lot to have Steve's taste.' But it was Jobs who delivered the line that no one has been able to forget—a single sentence that redefined their relationship in the eyes of the world. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout: New Apocalyptic MMO Crossout Play Now Undo 'I think of most things in life as either a Bob Dylan or a Beatles song,' Jobs began, 'but there's that one line in that one Beatles song, 'you and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead' ... and that's clearly true here.' Taken from the Beatles' song Two of Us —a tune many believe chronicles the evolving bond between Lennon and McCartney—Jobs' quote laid bare a relationship shaped as much by mutual history as by rivalry. It was as if he was saying: even if our paths have been turbulent, they've been shared—and that matters more than what lies ahead. You Might Also Like: Steve Jobs' forgotten life lesson resurfaces: 'The world is built by people no smarter than you' More Than a Moment—A Goodbye in Disguise? For many, the line hits harder with hindsight. Unknown to most at the time of the interview, Jobs had recently learned his pancreatic cancer had returned. Only his wife, a few doctors, and a handful of close confidantes reportedly knew. The interview, held in May 2007, came just four years before Jobs passed away at age 56. In retrospect, the quote feels less like nostalgia and more like a quiet farewell. What began as the greatest rivalry in tech ended in something more nuanced: mutual recognition, layered respect, and yes, love—in the complicated, real-world sense. In the end, it wasn't just computers they built. It was history, together. And like the Beatles lyric that captured their bond, theirs was a story 'longer than the road that stretches out ahead.' You Might Also Like: Not techies! Steve Jobs' and Bill Gates' daughters both chose life partners from same profession
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka Assembly LoP accuses Congress Govt of ignoring police instructions
Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashok on Sunday accused the Congress government in the State of disregarding police instructions, leading to the stampede tragedy outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB cricket team's IPL victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives. Addressing a press conference, Ashok alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar were more focused on their political power struggle than ensuring public safety. "Had they acted responsibly, innocent students would not have lost their lives," he said. Ashok claimed that the police had informed the government about the first fatality by noon, yet the RCB event continued despite eight children already being dead. "These leaders have hearts of stone," he charged. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Crossout: New Apocalyptic MMO Crossout Play Now Undo Ashok alleged that the Vidhana Soudha police had written to the Chief Secretary on June 4, warning that the event was hastily organised and security arrangements were inadequate due to staff shortages. The police had even recommended cancelling the event. "While the Speaker suspended 18 BJP MLAs citing rule violations, the government itself has broken the law," Ashok said. Live Events Ashok also criticised the Chief Minister for claiming the event was not a government program despite official orders stating otherwise. Ashok expressed outrage over the suspension of police officers managing traffic and station duties, while no action was taken against government officials. He demanded a special legislative session to discuss the stampede and called for a High Court-monitored probe. "Three inquiries have been ordered, but which one is genuine?" he questioned. Asserting that the government should own up to its failures, Ashok said, "If they are not guilty, they must provide Rs 1 crore compensation to each victim's family." He also announced that BJP legislators would donate one month's salary to the affected families. Taking a dig at the Chief Minister, Ashok said, "Winning trophies is not new, but no other state has seen such negligence for publicity." The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with opposition parties and civil society demanding accountability from the government.
