“No one becomes an IAS just like that, wake up from sleep now you have to read” – this was the last thing Asha Uikey, a student from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, put down on paper before she ended her life.
Asha lived in rented accommodation in Hiranagar police station area of Indore.
She was preparing for the UPSC exam. But after repeated failures, gave up on life.
The UPSC aspirant died days before her mother was expected to come and meet her after she came to know about the challenges her daughter was facing.
The family had got in touch with her landlord when their phone calls went unanswered.
The 25-year-old had been under stress for several days.
The police, investigating her death, found an exercise book and motivational posters on the wall of her room.
She was writing motivational quotes to keep her spirits up, the police said.
In the exercise book, she had filled 20 pages apologizing to her parents and other family members, and writing motivational quotes. Asha, the police said, wrote that she wanted to be someone and achieve whatever she wanted – soon.
There was a poster that that read, “Wake up from sleep”. Even the walls of her room were filled with motivational quotes.
The Rajasthan government has effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle – including assigning four women with strong track records and a clean image to head critical departments, such as urban development for capital city Jaipur, which will host a major investors in early December.
The changes indicate that Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma – a surprise pick by the ruling BJP to replace Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot after last year’s election – has bedded into his new role.
The message, sources told NDTV, is that this government “is not taking timid steps”.
The changes also come after a dig by Mr Gehlot, who said the IAS officers running his Congress government were also running that of the BJP.
The ‘big four’ postings are Anandi, who will now head the Jaipur Development Authority; Arti Dogra, who is the new Chairperson of the state’s electricity discoms; Gayatri Rathore, who will take charge as Health Secretary; and Shuchi Tyagi, who will be the Transport Commissioner.
The four women take charge at crucial junctures for each government body.
The Jaipur Development Authority was raided by the state anti-corruption bureau last month, after which several officers were arrested and over 100 transferred. The JDA faces a major challenge in getting the city ready for the investors’ summit, particularly after the monsoons.
Sustained electricity supply and reliable public transportation will also be in the spotlight during the summit, underlining expectations against Ms Dogra and Ms Tyagi.
IAS officer Shuchi Tyagi is Jaipur’s new Transport Commissioner.
And, following heavy rains and flooding, fears of vector-borne diseases will mean Ms Rathore, who was earlier the Tourism Secretary, will have her hands full.
Overall, 108 IAS officers have been shuffled around, also including eight new Collectors for Jaipur, one of whom is Jitendra Soni, who received plaudits for his work during the Jalore floods and for a programme to give shoes to children in the district.
Also, the state’s Jal Jeevan Mission, which was under scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities during the previous government, has been given a new chief – Bhasker Sawant.
Among other transfers is a new Collector for Barmer – Tina Dabi, the high-profile bureaucrat whose wedding to fellow IAS officer Pradeep Gawande last year made headlines.
Ms Dabi rose to fame in 2015 as the first Dalit to top the competitive Civil Services examination. She was earlier the District Collector for Jaisalmer.
Rajasthan Board Class 10 Results 2025: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is all set to announce the Class 10 board exam results for the year 2025 tomorrow. After the official announcement, students can check and download their scorecards from the official websites – rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in and rajresults.nic.in.
To pass the examination, students must score a minimum of 33% in each subject.
The Class 10 board exams were held between March 6 and April 4, 2025.
How To Check RBSE Class 10 Result 2025
Step 1. Visit the official website: rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in Step 2. Click on the link “Rajasthan Board Class 10 Result 2025” on the homepage Step 3. A new page will open Step 4. Enter your roll number and other required details Step 5. Click on “Submit” Step 6. Your result will be displayed on the screen Step 7. Download and print the result for future use
Rajasthan Board Class 10 Results: Previous Year Highlights
In 2024, the RBSE Class 10 pass percentage stood at 93.03%. Girls performed better than boys, with a pass rate of 93.46% compared to 92.64% for boys. Nidhi Jain was the topper, scoring 598 out of 600 (99.67%).
Class 12 Result 2024
RBSE had announced Class 12 results on May 20 last year. The Commerce stream recorded the highest pass rate at 98.95%, followed by Science at 97.73%, and Arts at 96.88%. Girls outshined boys in the Science stream, with 98.90% passing versus 97.08% of boys. Shahpura was the best-performing district with a 99.35% pass percentage.
Rajasthan Board Class 10 Results: Supplementary Exams
Students who are unable to clear the exam will have a chance to appear for supplementary exams. The detailed schedule will be released after the declaration of results.
An 18-year-old medical aspirant, who was preparing for the prestigious exam National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for over a year, died by suicide on Sunday in Rajasthan’s Kota, said the police.
The woman student, Jeeshan Jahan, a native of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, was found dead at her rented room in the city.
The door of the student’s room was locked from the inside and labourers working nearby had to be called who used gas cutters to break open the door, said the police.
On Tuesday, the student’s parents arrived in Kota. At first the parents refused permission for post-mortem, but relented after cops persuaded them. An FIR was also filed today.
Just recently, the Supreme Court had made strong remarks over the increasing number of such incidents in the city.
According to police, this is only the second case in Kota where an FIR has been filed in connection with a student suicide.
The student had reportedly spoken to a person on the phone shortly before the incident.
After the call, the same person contacted a mutual acquaintance in Kota, urging her to check on the student, said the police.
Upon arriving at the student’s room, the friend found the room locked from the inside. When the police entered the room, they found the student dead.
According to the woman student’s uncle, Shakeel Ahmed Wani, she had been mentally distressed and was under medical treatment.
She had previously attended a private coaching institute in Kota and had returned to the city just a month ago after Eid.
Whether she had taken readmission this session is being investigated.
When Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made her debut at the Cannes International Film Festival this year, it was nothing short of a moment of awe for all Indians. That wave of pride hit even harder when, during an interview, Alia casually mentioned that Gucci had done their version of a saree – a garment we, South Asian women, have been rocking for years.
It was one of those rare moments when we thought, “Finally! Indian clothing is getting the global spotlight it deserves.”
But hold that thought. A recent post from Gucci about Alia Bhatt slaying in their couture had the desi corner of the Internet seeing red.
“Global Brand Ambassador Alia Bhatt attended the closing ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a custom Gucci gown with embroidered crystals in a GG Monogram pattern. The actress was also pictured in a custom three-piece set,” the post from Gucci read.https://www.instagram.com/p/DKC4TpbsXuB/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1062&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndtv.com&rp=%2Flifestyle%2Fgucci-calling-alia-bhatt-cannes-saree-gown-scandinavian-scarf-reactions-8521269#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A359.5%2C%22ls%22%3A189.30000001192093%2C%22le%22%3A189.30000001192093%7D
And the comments? Have a look:
The comments section was flooded with a common cry: call it what it is. A saree. A sharara. A lehenga. Not a ‘gown’.
Yes, everyone agreed Alia looked like an absolute star in the outfit, but that shimmer was dulled by what the Internet is now calling a mix of misnaming and cultural appropriation.
By the way, the Internet is also convinced that Gucci’s Alia Bhatt’s look was somewhat copied (sorry, inspired) by Talking Threads, an Indian brand by Pearl Uppal. Their “Naira mermaid lehenga”, released in December 2024, looks suspiciously familiar. Don’t take our word for it – have a look yourself:https://www.instagram.com/p/DFeT01PP1zn/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1062&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndtv.com&rp=%2Flifestyle%2Fgucci-calling-alia-bhatt-cannes-saree-gown-scandinavian-scarf-reactions-8521269#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A361.19999998807907%2C%22ls%22%3A189.30000001192093%2C%22le%22%3A189.30000001192093%7D
Not A New Thing
If you’re thinking that Desi Internet is overreacting to Alia’s saree situation, allow us to remind you – this isn’t the first time. Remember the “Scandinavian scarf” incident? In case you missed that fashion faux pas, it was when the West ‘discovered’ the humble dupatta (or chunni) and rebranded it as ‘very European core’ or ‘Scandinavian scarf’. Spoiler: they absolutely refused to call it what it actually is, and Desi folks online weren’t having it.
This kicked off a bit of an online rebellion, with NRIs and Indians alike sharing how the West has this habit of taking everyday South Asian cultural staples, rebranding them with a sleek Western label, and acting like they just invented the wheel. From chunni to oiling your hair, or ‘chai latte’ to ‘golden turmeric milk’ (where do we even begin!)… it’s suddenly chic again – but only after it’s been wrapped in a fancy new name and with zero credit to where it all came from.
The Internet is now full of Indians speaking out on the matter. One user even posted a detailed list of all the things the West has quietly borrowed, rebranded, and glamourised – that comment has racked up over 30,000 likes. Clearly, it struck a chord.
Another example? When beauty influencer Chiara King posted a look on Instagram wearing Dior. The outfit? Practically a sharara. A full three-piece set with what very much looks like a dupatta. Again, see for yourself and decide – inspiration or imitation?
If you’re also irked with this trend like us, take solace in the fact that imitation is the best form of flattery.
