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Students and teachers, who analysed scanned copies of answer sheets, say that this year, grace marks for steps were minimal and full marks were deducted for numericals where the final answers were wrong -- contrary to the practice observed until last year, when teachers corrected answers manually

The action thriller 'Sigma', marking Jason Sanjay's directorial debut, will release on July 31. Starring Sundeep Kishan, the film promises a high-stakes heist. Jason Sanjay, son of actor Vijay, chose direction after studying filmmaking abroad. The movie is expected to be a stylish heist drama with commercial elements. 'Sigma' will also be released in Telugu.

In a bid to revolutionize its healthcare system, Meghalaya is seeking to partner with the private sector. During an engaging session at IIM Shillong, representatives from the government, GIZ, and industry leaders brainstormed potential collaborative efforts.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.

As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

B.Rajkumar of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Cuddalore constituency with a margin of 15519 votes. He garnered 70856 votes, while Indian National Congress candidate A.S. Chandarasekaran came second with 55337 votes.

Following Thalapathy Vijay's electoral triumph, Malayalam legend Mohanlal extended heartfelt congratulations, acknowledging the people's trust. Fans are revisiting cherished behind-the-scenes moments from their 2014 film, Jilla, where the duo shared the screen. Mohanlal previously described Vijay as a younger brother, highlighting their bond beyond cinema.

It is for the sixth time that EPS is winning in Edappadi since 1981. He lost in the constituency in 1996 and 2006.

Director Kathiravan Sampath is set to release his next film, 'Brown Mani,' starring Ram Nishanth and J S Kavi. This marks actor Rio Raj's debut as a producer. The fun family drama, shot entirely in the southern region, promises emotions, comedy, and relatable moments for all ages. The film is currently in post-production.

During the star-studded launch of 'Ek Din,' Aamir Khan and his son Junaid turned heads and won hearts. Aamir expressed his genuine appreciation for the audience's enthusiastic support, while Junaid had a memorable encounter with an ardent fan from Kolkata. Aamir's humorous observation about Junaid's surprisingly witty responses drew chuckles, emphasizing the film's unique mix of tender and comedic scenes. Read on to know more in detail.

Lyricist Irshad Kamil amusingly recounted ignoring an initial message from Aamir Khan for 'Laal Singh Chaddha' due to an unstated sender. He later learned of the oversight from composer Pritam. Kamil also praised his seamless creative collaboration with Khan, director Sunil Pandey, and composer Ram Sampath on the upcoming film 'Ek Din', which reunites Aamir Khan with Mansoor Khan.

South Indian star Sai Pallavi makes her much-anticipated Bollywood debut in 'Ek Din,' a romantic drama produced by Aamir Khan and co-starring Junaid Khan. She expressed a mix of excitement and nervousness about this significant career transition, feeling humbled by the opportunity and the welcoming team. The film promises an emotional love story.