NIPGR’s gene-edited japonica rice shows increased phosphate uptake, 20% more yield
Scientists at the Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to increase phosphate uptake and transport in japonica rice varieties. The resulting rice lines had higher seed and panicle numbers, thereby increasing the yield without compromising seed quality. The studies were carried out in a greenhouse. Phosphorus is […]
TN TRB result 2024 declared: Final answer key, scorecard released for 1,768 teacher posts
In a significant development for teaching aspirants across Tamil Nadu, the Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) has declared the results for the Secondary Grade Teacher Recruitment Exam 2024. The written examination, conducted in OMR format on July 21, 2024, aimed to fill 1,768 vacancies in government schools across the state. Alongside the results, the board […]
XAT 2026 registration opens soon: How and when to apply at xatonline.in; check key dates here
The registration process for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 is expected to commence soon on the official website – xatonline.in. Conducted by XLRI, Xavier School of Management on behalf of the Xavier Association of Management Institutes (XAMI), the XAT exam is a key gateway for admission into some of India’s leading business schools.According to […]
ICAI CA membership after CA Final: Complete application process and fee details
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has detailed the procedure and fee structure for CA Final pass-outs to apply for membership through its Self-Service Portal (SSP). Candidates who have cleared both groups of the CA Final examination and completed the mandatory training requirements are eligible to apply for Associate Membership by submitting Form […]
Months ahead of COP30, Bonn climate talks fumble pressure test
As the world braces for another climate summit in November this year, the Subsidiary Bodies meeting in Bonn, Germany, brought together negotiators, scientists, policymakers, and civil society actors to tackle the complex, behind-the-scenes work that shapes the outcome of the Conference of the Parties (COP) summit. Held annually in Bonn, this mid-year gathering sets the […]
TS ICET result 2025 declared: Check direct link and steps to download scorecards here
TS ICET result 2025 declared on July 7. The Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) 2025 results have been officially declared by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) on July 7. Conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, this entrance test is a gateway for MBA and MCA admissions in universities and […]
Study probes motive behind destruction of Queen Hatshepsut statues
After the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut died around 1458 BC, many statues of her were destroyed. Archaeologists believed that they were targeted in an act of revenge by Thutmose III, her successor. Yet the condition of the statues recovered in the vicinity of her mortuary temple varies and many survive with their faces virtually intact. Now […]
Only 1 in 5 Indian youth is AI-skilled: Latest report flags massive opportunity gap
A report supported by Google.org and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled the major skill gap among Indian youth as the country races to transition to an AI-driven economy. The study reveals that only 1 in 5 young adults in India have participated in AI-skilling programmes, exposing a significant population to the risk of job […]
Why 38% of US workers now rely on a second job to afford basic living expenses
Why 38% of US workers now rely on a second job to afford basic living expenses For a growing number of American workers, one job is no longer enough. According to a 2025 survey by LendingTree, 38% of US workers now rely on a second job or side hustle to afford their basic living expenses.From […]
Love to travel? Here are 5 exciting careers that take you places
Some people collect stamps. Others collect stories, landscapes, and fleeting conversations in airport terminals. For those with restless feet and curious hearts, the question isn’t where to go—it’s how to build a life that keeps going. Fortunately, the 21st-century professional world now offers more than desk-bound careers and static routines.Here are five powerful career paths […]