Meet Pragya, the student who found an alternative route to IIT Madras and became an AI/ML Engineer
Meet Pragya: She could not take the JEE route during Covid, but her IIT dream found another path. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students aspiring to study at an IIT, the journey seems to begin and end with one examination: the Joint Entrance Examination, or JEE. But Pragya’s story offers a different perspective. When the Covid-19 […]
CERN Chief in India: Why mega-science projects matter
The world needs more mega-science projects, said Director-General of CERN, Mark Thomson, during his visit to Mumbai on Monday (August 31, 2026) for the India premiere of ‘The Peace Particle’, a documentary on CERN. The documentary premiered at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. During the programme, Dr. Thomson also delivered an address titled ‘Particle […]
IBPS RRB Clerk Vacancies 2026: 8,183 vacancies, check application dates, eligibility and exam schedule; check direct link here
IBPS RRB Clerk recruitment 2026: Check 8,183 vacancies, eligibility and December exam dates IBPS RRB Clerk 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced 8,183 vacancies for the Office Assistant (Multipurpose) post under the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment drive. The vacancies are being offered across participating Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), with posts distributed according […]
SBI PO Prelims result 2026: Scorecards released at sbi.bank.in, direct link to download here
SBI PO Prelims 2026 scores out The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims scorecards 2026. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can check their results through the official SBI website at sbi.co.in.The preliminary examination for the PO post was conducted on August 1 and 2, 2026 at […]
A hidden eight-note alphabet makes up every bird song in the world
From the musical whistles of a red-whiskered bulbul to the mechanical whirr of a barn swallow song, there is an incredible diversity to avian music. But according to a new study by researchers from France and the U.S., this vast diversity comes from just eight building blocks. Researchers analysed more than one lakh song recordings […]
Ministry of Education extends NMMS scholarship 2026-27 deadline to September 30
Ministry of Education extends NMMS scholarship 2026-27 deadline The Education Ministry has extended the deadline to apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) 2026-27. Students can now submit their applications till September 30, 2026 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).The ministry has also extended the deadlines for verification of applications. The last date for […]
Striped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood
A striped hyena in Bhigwan, Maharashtra, August 2025. | Photo Credit: Tisha Mukherjee Thanks to its unusual appearance, preference for decaying meat, and nocturnal activities, the Indian striped hyena is a tragically misunderstood animal. Estimates suggest there are around 5,000 to 14,000 striped hyenas worldwide of which some 1,000 to 3,000 are in India — […]
Aiming for Quality Education in India, ETEducation
School textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 are being prepared in 22 different languages of the country, said Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi. New Delhi: Revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said. The minister also said that the textbooks for classes 1 […]
MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 notification out for 504 posts: Check dates, eligibility and physical standards
MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: Check 504 vacancies, eligibility, dates and physical standards MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the notification for MP Police Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive will fill 504 posts across Subedar, non-technical Sub-Inspector and technical Sub-Inspector positions in the Madhya […]
AI can finetune our research if we can challenge it constantly
Each one of us has questions throughout our life. And we know the answers to only a few. Efforts of varying degrees go into getting the answer. We can ask our parents, teachers, friends, a book, an article, the internet or an expert who helps us find the answer. The process takes time, which means many failed attempts and a lot of reflections. But since 2023, we have a new answering […]