UGC allows one-year postgraduate programmes in ODL, online mode under NEP 2020
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a fresh circular allowing eligible higher education institutions to offer one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and/or online mode. According to the circular, the move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which allows students who have completed a four-year bachelor’s […]
‘I feel ashamed asking my father for Rs 5,000’: Young software engineer’s emotional post resonates with graduates
‘I feel ashamed asking my father for ₹5,000’: Engineer’s post highlights freshers’ career challenges. (AI Image) Landing a job after engineering is often seen as the first step towards financial independence. But for one 23-year-old software engineer, reality has been far more difficult. Despite clearing multiple interview rounds at leading companies and working in the […]
BSEB intermediate spot admission 2026 schedule announced; registration begins August 5
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the schedule for Intermediate (Class 11) spot admission for the 2026-28 academic session. The spot admission process will be held online through the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) portal. Students who want to take admission to Class 11 against vacant seats can complete the spot admission […]
August School Holidays 2026: Check the complete holiday list for students
August 2026 will include several important school holidays, including Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan. August 2026 will feature several important national and religious holidays across India, giving people an opportunity to celebrate cultural traditions and spend time with their families. The month includes three major occasions, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan, which are […]
Uttarakhand Ayurved University protest: BAMS students climb water tank over four-year result delay
Uttarakhand Ayurved University logo Students at Uttarakhand Ayurved University climbed a water tank on Wednesday after alleging that examination results have not been declared for the past four years, bringing academic progress at the institution to a standstill. The protest at the university’s Harrawala campus later escalated into a confrontation with police, even as officials […]
TSLPRB recruitment 2026: Notification out for 7,437 SI, Constable, ASI posts; check details
The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released recruitment notifications for 7,437 vacancies across several posts. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Sub-Inspector (SI), Police Constable (PC), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) (Fingerprint Bureau), Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor, Warder, Driver, and Mechanic. The board has said that the online application schedule will be announced […]
IIT Madras alumnus built a Rs 4,200 crore company, gifted shares worth Rs 228 crore; now the IPO has created history
Dr Krishna Chivukula’s Rs 224 crore gift to IIT Madras sets new milestone after Indo-MIM IPO debut Success is often measured by the companies entrepreneurs build. But for IIT Madras alumnus Dr Krishna Chivukula, success has also meant giving back to the institution that helped shape his journey. More than five decades after graduating from […]
ISRO Apprentice recruitment 2026 opens for over 400 posts at URSC; apply by August 28
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive for 410 positions at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. Aspirants can apply through the NATS portal until August 28, 2026. The recruitment covers graduate, technician and commercial apprentice roles, with candidates to be shortlisted on the basis of their academic […]
NVS Recruitment 2026: Apply online for teaching and non-teaching vacancies in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
NVS Recruitment 2026 opens for teaching and non-teaching posts; check eligibility and application process NVS Recruitment 2026: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, has released the NVS Recruitment 2026 notification for teaching and non-teaching posts. Eligible candidates can apply online for various contractual vacancies in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas […]
Dilip Mahadu Gavit education and career: From a farmer’s son to India’s first male Commonwealth para athletics champion
On July 29, 2026, Dilip Mahadu Gavit ran the fastest 100 metres of his career at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. He crossed the line in 10.71 seconds, a new Commonwealth Games record, and became the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in para athletics. The result was the latest point […]