What makes the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite so special? | Explained
The story so far: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota on July 30 onboard a GSLV Mk-II rocket. ‘NISAR’ stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar and is a joint mission of the two space agencies. It is a sophisticated earth-observation satellite designed to study changes on […]
Android phones have brought early quake warnings to 98 countries
Android smartphones around the world have been actively helping provide earthquake alerts using their acceleration sensors. Between 2021 and 2024, these phones sent thousands of successful warnings to people living in quake-prone regions in 98 countries. Since 2020, Google has included its Android Earthquake Alert (AEA) system in its phones to detect seismic P- and […]
Maharashtra FYJC CAP 2025 round 4 schedule released: Check eligibility, steps to apply, and registration deadline here
Maharashtra’s Class 11 admission process is now entering CAP Round 4, giving students another chance to secure a seat in their preferred junior college. The School Education and Sports Department has released the full schedule for this round. Registration will begin on July 28 and continue till 6:30 PM on July 29, through the official […]
BSF Tradesman Recruitment 2025: Registration begins at rectt.bsf.gov.in, direct link to apply here
The Border Security Force (BSF) has officially started the registration process for its Tradesman Recruitment 2025 drive. Aspirants seeking government jobs in the defense sector can now apply for BSF Constable (Tradesmen) posts by visiting the official recruitment portal at rectt.bsf.gov.in. The recruitment notification brings a golden opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with technical skills in […]
NY District Court intervenes in Trump-era education cuts, protects humanities research grants
NY District Court intervenes in Trump-era education cuts A federal court in New York has blocked the cancellation of humanities research grants by the Trump administration, calling the move a likely violation of the First Amendment. The court’s decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Authors Guild and other academic organisations after […]
Trump administration to release $5.5 billion in school funds for teachers, migrant children, and ESL programs
The US Department of Education has announced the release of $5.5 billion in federal funding for K–12 education programs across the country. Approved by Congress earlier this year, the funds will begin reaching states next week and are earmarked for teacher recruitment, support for migrant students, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and a […]
Consistent effort key to India’s growth in space technology, says ISRO chairman
M. Jayashree, second from left, receiving the President’s Medal for overall highest CGPA in B. Tech from V. Narayanan, ISRO Chairman, at the NIT-Tiruchi convocation on Saturday. NIT-Tiruchi Director G. Aghila is at right. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT India has made great strides in space technology and attained global leadership through sheer hard work […]
AI in schools just got federal backing, but will US Education Department survive long enough for the change?
The US Department of Education has officially encouraged schools to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools in classrooms, releasing detailed guidance this week on how existing federal grants can support AI integration. The move signals a significant policy shift toward digitizing education through personalized learning tools, high-impact tutoring systems, and AI-enabled career counseling platforms.Alongside the guidance, […]
Graduating in 2025? These 6 US cities offer the best job opportunities
As thousands of students graduate this summer and prepare to enter the workforce, many are rethinking their first big move. A newly released study by payroll giant ADP analysed job markets across the US and found that the most promising cities for new graduates in 2025 aren’t just the biggest or trendiest — they’re the […]
AI-driven disruption at Intel puts 25,000 jobs at risk: What tech graduates in the US must do to remain employable
The age of AI is no longer coming, it’s here. And it’s rewriting the rules of employment across Silicon Valley. Intel’s decision to lay off 25,000 employees is just one chapter in a larger shift shaking the foundations of the US tech industry.For decades, the path into tech was clear: get a degree, learn to […]