When cells rush to repair DNA, they also know when to stop

Members of the Rajyaguru lab at IISc with Stephan Vagner of Institut Curie. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When ultraviolet light, certain chemical compounds or even normal copying mistakes harm our DNA, cells rush to fix the damage. Doing so means making the right repair proteins — but also not too many. Using baker’s yeast […]

95% of Karnataka schools adopt new teaching methods, but students are still falling behind

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95% of Karnataka schools adopt new teaching methods, PARAKH report reveals. Karnataka is leading the shift toward modern classroom instruction, with a majority of teachers adopting diverse, activity-based teaching methods. According to the latest PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) report, 95 percent of schools in the state have embraced […]

8 CBSE schools in Mumbai to watch out for

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As Mumbai continues to be a prominent educational hub in India, the demand for top-tier schools that offer not only academic excellence but also holistic development is on the rise. For students entering Classes 11th and 12th, choosing the right CBSE-affiliated school is crucial, as it sets the foundation for higher education and career aspirations. […]

Microsoft layoffs 2025: What do the job cuts reveal about careers in sales and engineering?

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In the span of seven months, Microsoft has laid off over 15,000 employees across divisions—from engineering and gaming to sales and product marketing. At a glance, these cuts resemble the cyclical belt-tightening familiar to most large firms. But a closer look reveals something deeper: a strategic realignment of the very nature of work, particularly in […]