FUEL honoured at National CSR and ESG Summit
FUEL wins CSR Times 2026 Award for innovative education and CSR model PUNE: City-based Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), recognised for its innovative initiatives in education and effective utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for institution-building, was conferred the prestigious ‘CSR Times 2026’ Award at the 13th National CSR and ESG Summit. The […]
Rotating detonation engines: the science and the promises
Recently, India-based defence start-up D-Propulse announced that it had successfully demonstrated a rotating detonation engine at a Defence Research & Development Organisation facility in Hyderabad. A rotating detonation engine, or RDE, is an engine design that promises to use fuel more efficiently than conventional rocket engines. Launching satellites to space on rockets and carrying explosives […]
Indore student fails JEE twice, builds ₹2 lakh freelance career: Ankur Warikoo sparks debate over India’s obsession with college tags
Ankur Warikoo’s post about an Indore-based designer who failed JEE twice before building a successful freelance career has sparked debate over India’s obsession with educational credentials. While Warikoo argues that talent often remains hidden behind college labels, critics say such success stories are exceptions. The discussion highlights the need to assess ability beyond degrees and […]
BRICS condemns EU carbon tax
Image for representational purposes only, | Photo Credit: Getty Images BRICS countries on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) opposed what they described as “unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist” climate measures, including the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs), while calling for a significant increase in international funding to help developing countries adapt to climate change. […]
Major Overhaul with 600 Exam Experts Removed and Enhanced Security Measures, ETEducation
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, left, reviews structural reforms at the National Testing Agency (NTA). New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun a major restructuring of its examination machinery, with around 600 experts removed from its examination team and new experts being onboarded as part of measures to strengthen the conduct and security […]
In 2019, a Mississippi woman became the first person to receive a CRISPR treatment for sickle cell disease; seven years later, she is living a life she once thought was impossible
Victoria Gray’s CRISPR journey: How a groundbreaking treatment changed her life. (Photo: In 2019, Victoria Gray became the first person in the world to receive a CRISPR-based treatment for sickle cell disease. Seven years later, she has not experienced a sickle cell crisis since the one-time treatment — a remarkable outcome that illustrates how decades […]
AISSMS College of Pharmacy Secures Highest ‘A’ Rating Nationally in QCI Ranking
AISSMS College of Pharmacy earns highest ‘A’ rating nationally for five years PUNE: All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of Pharmacy, Pune, has added another significant achievement to its academic credentials by securing the highest ‘A’ rating in the country for five years (2026 till 2031) under the prescribed Rating Framework Based on the […]
Puducherry schools holiday on August 21 and 22: Check the list and reason
Puducherry schools holiday on August 21 and 22: Check the list and reason The Education Department in Puducherry has announced a two-day holiday for 69 government and private schools that have been selected as examination centres for the Integrated Graduate Level Examination. The affected schools will remain closed on August 21 and August 22 as […]
Chhattisgarh Introduces AI Learning Modules for Tribal Students to Boost Education, ETEducation
AI in classrooms Raipur: AI-enabled learning modules will soon be introduced for Tribal students studying in government schools, open schools and colleges across Chhattisgarh. The module will be structured according to students’ educational levels to deliver skill sets aligned with emerging industry and market requirements. The initiative is part of the state government’s plan to […]
COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result declared: Check direct link to download here
COMEDK UGET round 3 seat allotment result: The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has declared the COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result today, August 18. Candidates who participated in the third round of counselling can now check their allotted college and engineering branch through the official counselling portal.The […]