From VIT Vellore to a Rs 9,500 crore unicorn: How this Google employee and McKinsey consultant built Hyderabad’s biggest startup
He had Google, IIM Lucknow and McKinsey on his resume. But Rohit Chennamaneni chose the uncertain path of entrepreneurship — building Darwinbox into one of India’s biggest HR tech unicorns. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many engineering students, landing a job at Google is a dream. An MBA from IIM Lucknow is another milestone. A career at […]
Why don’t any fruits or plant-based foods taste naturally salty?
Fruits are sweet to attract animals. | Photo Credit: Jo Sonn/Unsplash — Mahua Ray A: The primary reason plant-based foods are rarely salty while animal products have a more savoury taste profile is because animals have nervous systems and blood and plants don’t. Animals generally need lots of sodium to maintain their extracellular fluids like […]
UPSSSC Excise Constable Result 2026: 32,891 candidates shortlisted for mains examination, details here
UPSSSC Excise Constable Eligibility Result 2026 released; check cut-off marks, vacancies and next steps UPSSSC Excise Constable Eligibility Result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Excise Constable Eligibility Result 2026 on July 28, 2026. A total of 32,891 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment […]
150 years of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
The late 18th and 19th centuries marked a period of profound intellectual and cultural awakening across India, with Bengal emerging as its prominent centre. Although similar currents of intellectual, social, and cultural reform were taking shape in several other parts of the country, the scale, diversity, and enduring influence of this awakening found their fullest […]
School holidays today: State-wise update as rain closes schools in select districts
School holiday update for July 29: State-wise status as rain disrupts classes in selected districts nationwide No nationwide or statewide school holiday has been declared across India for today, July 29, 2026. Although Guru Purnima is being observed across the country, it is recognised as a restricted holiday, allowing local administrations and individual schools to […]
India’s biggest education reform enters its toughest phase. Will the next six years change outcomes?, ETEducation
Six years after the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was unveiled, Indias education reform has entered a critical implementation phase, with funding, teacher capacity and learning outcomes emerging as the next big challenges. When the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy (NEP) on July 29, 2020, it promised a reset of India’s education system: […]
Haryana ITI round 2 merit list 2026 released at admissions.itiharyana.gov.in: Direct link to download here
The Haryana Skill Development and Industrial Training Department has published the Haryana ITI Round 2 Merit List 2026, enabling candidates to check their seat allotment status online. Applicants allotted seats must complete document verification and fee payment within the specified deadlines. Admissions have been finalised based on merit, category, trade preferences, and seat availability across […]
Delhi University opens ITEP admissions 2026: Check registration deadline, steps to apply
The University of Delhi (DU) has started the application process for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026-27. Eligible candidates can now register online through the official ITEP portal.The registration window opened on July 27, 2026, and will remain open until August 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The university has made […]
‘I would lose faith in the system if this resume didn’t get hired’: Ex-Google recruiter explains why
Forget just degrees and college tags — former Google recruiter Prasad Rao explains why what you build, solve and achieve matters more in today’s tech hiring world. (Representative Image) For years, engineering aspirants across India have believed that getting into a top college and earning a B.Tech degree is the safest route to a successful […]
TS LAWCET 2026 Phase 1 web options entry begins; candidates can submit college preferences
TGCHE begins TS LAWCET 2026 Phase 1 choice filling for LLB admissions across Telangana The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has commenced the Phase 1 web options entry process for TS LAWCET 2026 counselling from July 28, 2026. Candidates who have completed the registration and certificate verification process can now submit their preferred law […]