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  Graphics -  UGC By Faruk Ahamed  New Delhi, April 18: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially announced the schedule for the UGC-NET June 2025 examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application portal from April 16 to May 7, 2025 , for candidates aspiring to qualify for the roles of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. According to the latest update, the UGC-NET June 2025 exam is tentatively scheduled to be held between June 21 and June 30, 2025 . Candidates can apply through the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in 🔹 Key Dates: Application Window: April 16 to May 7, 2025 Last Date for Fee Submission: May 8, 2025 Exam Dates (Tentative): June 21 to June 30, 2025 🔹 Application Fee: General: ₹1,150 OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹600 SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325 🎓 Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification: Candidates must have secured at least 55% m...

  In an age where global literature continues to evolve, Indian writers have carved a distinct place through their powerful narratives, deep cultural insights, and poetic language. For students in India and around the world, engaging with Indian literature is more than a reading exercise—it is an educational experience that nurtures empathy, language development, and a deeper understanding of identity and society. Here is a curated list of five iconic Indian writers whose works are essential reading for every student. 1. R. K. Narayan – The Master Storyteller of Malgudi Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, popularly known as R. K. Narayan , brought Indian life to global attention through his fictional town, Malgudi. His novel The Guide is a masterpiece that reflects the transformation of an ordinary man into a spiritual figure, offering students rich thematic material to analyze. His writing style—marked by simple yet deeply expressive language—makes him an excellent choice...