Gender Agenda Newsletter: STEM sells
(This article is part of the Gender Agenda newsletter. To get the newsletter in your inbox every Sunday, subscribe here.) In India, we hold a place of reverence for those who study STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, maths). These drive people upwards, through social and financial hierarchies, sometimes enabling people to break through caste. We all […]
BA English vs BA Journalism: Which degree leads to better career options?
Every year, as students step out of school and into the world of undergraduate choices, one dilemma quietly rises above the rest, the decision between pursuing a degree in English literature or venturing into the fast-paced domain of journalism. Both courses revolve around the written word, but their essence and outcomes couldn’t be more different.On […]
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla dials ISRO from ISS
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla poses for a photo with a stunning panoramic view of Earth in the background, in the 7-window Cupola Module of International Space Station (ISS). | Photo Credit: ISRO Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, had a telephonic conversation […]
ICAI CA Foundation May 2025: Vrinda Aggarwal tops exam, A look at her inspiring journey
Vrinda Aggarwal has secured the top rank in the ICAI CA Foundation May 2025 examination, emerging as a formidable name in the Chartered Accountancy landscape. A government school graduate with a diverse background in the performing arts and literature, Aggarwal’s success reflects a compelling blend of academic strength and co-curricular distinction.The Institute of Chartered Accountants […]
JoSAA counselling 2025: Round 4 seat allotment list, opening and closing ranks for BTech admissions released at josaa.nic.in, direct link here
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the Round 4 seat allotment result for BTech admissions 2025 on its official website, josaa.nic.in. The allotment list includes institute-wise and category-wise opening and closing ranks for IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs across India. This development is a critical step in the centralised admission process for premier […]
BCECE LE 2025 counselling dates announced: Check official notice and important dates here
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has officially released the counselling schedule for admissions to the second year of engineering programmes through lateral entry for the year 2025. Candidates seeking lateral entry admission can access the counselling process via the official BCECE website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The counselling is scheduled to be conducted in 2 […]
CCI recruitment 2025: Admit card released for 147 posts; direct link to download hall ticket here
The Cement Corporation of India (CCI) has officially released the admit cards for the 2025 recruitment examination for 147 posts. Candidates who had successfully completed the application process can now access and download their admit cards from the official CCI website at cotcorp.org.in.The admit card serves as a crucial entry document and includes essential information […]
Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower
Indonesia volcano (Image credits: AFP) JAKARTA: A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, spewing a colossal ash tower 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky on Monday, authorities said, just weeks after it caused dozens of flight cancellations to and from the popular resort island of Bali.Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist […]
Harvard issues travel advisory for international students: 5 crucial things to know before you fly
Amid growing concerns over immigration scrutiny and digital privacy, Harvard University has issued a strong advisory for its international student community. The guidance was shared during a closed-door session hosted by Harvard’s International Office and the university’s immigration support group at Harvard Law School. It comes in the wake of a preliminary court injunction obtained […]
Syria fights ‘catastrophic’ fires for fourth day
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometres (40 square miles) of forest had “turned to ash” in wildfires as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived Sunday to battle a fourth day of blazes in the province of Latakia.Syrian emergency workers have faced tough conditions including high temperatures, strong winds, rugged mountainous terrain in the coastal […]