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Woman quits Rs 50,000-a-month Zomato job to build 4 income streams, earns over Rs 2 lakh in September

After quitting her Rs 50,000-a-month job at Zomato, Varsha says she generated Rs 2.28 lakh in September through four income streams, led by technology-focused user-generated content and brand partnerships. She also earned through one-on-one coaching and remote sales, but described September as a slower month than July and August. The…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

UGC NET December 2026 application form submission starts: Check direct link, how to apply, key dates, offical notification, eligibility, and more

The UGC NET December 2026 registration schedule sets out the deadlines for applications, examination fee payments and form corrections. Candidates planning to appear for the 87-subject examination should check the applicable fee, JRF age criteria and eligibility rules before completing the online process.

The Economic Times · Oct 9

The University of Western Australia gets UGC approval for Chennai campus, classes to begin from October 19

UWA has secured official approval to launch its Chennai campus on October 19, 2026. The campus will first offer undergraduate courses in business management and computer science, aiming to enroll 100 to 200 students in its inaugural year. Looking ahead, UWA envisions a total of 10,000 students across its locations…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Protesters demanding rollback of UGC regulations block Yamuna Expressway in Agra

Protesters demanding rollback of UGC regulations blocked the Yamuna Expressway in Agra on Sunday. Dozens of tractors were used to halt traffic, leading to a scuffle with police. The demonstrators alleged that some provisions could be misused against general-category students. Police managed to persuade the protesters to clear the road…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

UGC Rollback Mahapanchayat in Delhi postponed after govt talks with Kshatriya Karni Sena

The UGC Rollback Savarna Mahapanchayat scheduled at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on September 20 was postponed after Union ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh met Kshatriya Karni Sena president Raj Shekhawat and his delegation. The government agreed to consider their concerns over UGC Regulations, 2026 and hold further discussions within…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Delhi HC declines urgent listing of Karni Sena plea over September 20 UGC protest

The Delhi High Court declined an urgent listing for a Karni Sena protest plea. The Sena sought permission for a demonstration against reservation policies and UGC regulations. Previously, the court directed police to consider a fresh application for a revised date. Police had rejected an earlier application citing BRICS Summit…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

UGC-NET re-exam 2026: NTA warns Delhi candidates of traffic delays amid BRICS Summit

The National Testing Agency has advised candidates appearing for the UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination in Delhi on September 9 and 10 to plan their travel in advance due to expected traffic restrictions linked to the upcoming BRICS Summit. The agency said exam centres are outside areas expected to face major…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Delhi HC seeks Centre, NTA response over UGC-NET English re-exam

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the National Testing Agency and the Centre. This is regarding a plea challenging the decision to re-conduct the UGC-NET English examination. The court also directed authorities to decide on refunding examination fees. A candidate filed a plea to quash the notice for…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

After 30 years working in cubicle and burnouts, a 50-year-old quits corporate job to make reels, now she earns Rs 4.7 crore in a year

After spending nearly 30 years working in insurance, a corporate employee quit her corporate job in her mid-50s and ventured into social media content creation. With no prior video-making experience, she built a successful career through UGC and TikTok Shop, earning around $500,000, or nearly Rs 4.7 crore, in 2025.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

This Gen Xer left her cubicle behind. At 59, she says she made $500,000 in the creator economy

Some creators are finding their age can be an advantage as brands try to reach older consumers.

Fortune · Aug 31