Countdown begins for NISAR satellite launch
The countdown for the GSLV-F16 began at 2:10 p.m.. The rocket is prepared to carry the NISAR satellite into orbit, and final preparations are underway. Photo: x/@isro The countdown for the NISAR satellite mission started at 2.10 p.m. on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with the 2,392-kg satellite is scheduled […]
Promoting Regional Language Education in Engineering and Medicine: AICTE’s Vision, ETEducation
Sitharam also spoke on AICTE’s efforts to enrich education with Indian ethos and ethics. He said universal Human Values (UHV), offered as a minor course with 12-18 credits, has gained widespread acceptance among students and faculty alike, with lakhs of teachers trained to conduct these courses. Kochi: Higher education, including subjects such as engineering and […]
RASA School Uses Theatre To Teach Kids with Disabilities in Chennai, B’luru
The classroom is full of laughter. A soft tune plays in the background as a group of children move their hands in graceful arcs, learning the language of dance. One boy pauses mid-step, unsure of what to do next. His teacher bends down, smiling, and gently shows him again. This time, his face lights up, […]
Worcester spared education cuts as Trump releases $5.5 billion in frozen US school funding
Worcester schools avoid job cuts as US releases $5.5 billion in education funds. (AI Image) Twenty Worcester Public School jobs have been secured following the Trump administration’s decision to release $5.5 billion in previously frozen federal education funding. The school district is set to receive $3.5 million from the reinstated funds, which will support its […]
Trump administration escalates action against George Mason University over faculty-backed diversity hiring goals
George Mason University under US federal investigation for DEI hiring policies. The US Justice Department has escalated its scrutiny of diversity policies in higher education, launching a formal review of George Mason University (GMU) over a Faculty Senate resolution that praised President Gregory Washington for advancing the university’s diversity goals. According to a report by […]
BITS Pilani Hyderabad scientists develop smart wound dressing to kill infection-causing bacteria
The smart wound dressing developed by interdisciplinary team of scientists from BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT An interdisciplinary team of scientists from BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus has developed a smart wound dressing capable of killing the infection-causing bacteria and also visually signalling the presence of infection — all without the use of […]
After Cluely gamed job interviews, these Columbia students built Truely to catch AI ‘cheating’ in real time
By the time Cluely went viral earlier this year, it was already too late to ignore what it represented. Billed by its creators as an undetectable AI assistant for coding interviews, Cluely was more than just a tool.At its launch, Chungin “Roy” Lee posted on X: “Cluely is out. cheat on everything.” The post featured […]
NISAR mission would showcase Indian space engineering on a global scale: Ex-ISRO scientist
Radha Krishna Kavuluru highlighted the mission’s importance as ISRO’s first major partnership with NASA for an Earth observation satellite. File Photo: X/@iamkrishradha The NISAR mission, a collaborative effort between ISRO and NASA, will demonstrate Indian space engineering capabilities for Earth observation on a global scale, a top scientist has said. The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic […]
Amid federal pressure, Harvard rolls out new Israel collaborations in education and medical research
Harvard rolls out new Israel collaborations in education and medical research. In a marked shift under intense scrutiny from both federal authorities and major donors, Harvard University announced two significant new initiatives on Monday to expand its academic and research ties with Israel: an undergraduate study abroad program with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) […]
Climate change and climate justice: India’s efforts to balance economic growth with green transition
In Climate Change and Climate Justice: India’s efforts to balance economic growth with green transition, The Hindu investigates India’s multifaceted response to climate change. This exclusive e-book delves into India’s unique position as the fourth largest economy in the world and one of the top polluters, its strategies for meeting rising energy demands while maintaining […]