Hyderabad, April 12 -- The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) on Sunday announced the results of the 1st and 2nd year Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE). At least 9.97 lakh students appeared for the examinations at 1495 Examination Centres.

Advisor to the Government, K Keshava Rao, said that the results were very inspiring, standing at 71 per cent. The results are getting better every passing day. He also praised the female participation in the examinations, saying that they are doing exceptionally well.

"The results are very encouraging because they have gone somewhat 71 per cent. Now, why I am happy is that it is increasing day by day. That is number one. And the ladies, particularly, gender-wise, are doing be...