India’s Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission now targeting June 25 launch
This photo provided by Axiom Space shows Shubhanshu Shukla from India, Peggy Whitson from the U.S., Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary. | Photo Credit: AP Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station is now eyeing a launch on June 25, NASA announced on Tuesday (June 24, 2025). […]
Scientists build pressure mattress to minimise bed sores
The researchers built a real mattress with flexible plastic panels joined by thin metal strips. Representative image. | Photo Credit: Hush Naidoo Jade/Unsplash Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, happen when the same spots on a person’s skin are squashed for too long, cutting off blood flow and killing tissue. Today’s alternating-pressure mattresses try to […]
West Bengal begins verification of ‘untainted’ teachers removed after 2016 SSC recruitment was scrapped
KOLKATA: The West Bengal School Education department has begun the process to verify applications from ‘non-tainted’ teaching staff who were in state government jobs before clearing the 2016 SSC test and rendered jobless, following a recent Supreme Court order, an official said on Sunday.The department has set a three-day deadline for completing the process which […]
AR-VR technologies can democratise access to cultural heritage Image generated by AI
India must use technology to preserve and promote its heritage. Prof Neeru Misra,former ICCR director, visiting professor, Culture, Heritage & Museums, BL Institute of Indology, Delhi, on use of new technology to ensure longevity of cultural legacy, connecting past and future generations while addressing the complexities inherent in digital preservation. Excerpts of the interview:How can […]
A debate for the ages and the decline of ‘Bergsonism’
It was the clash of two intellectual titans that left behind a trail of ambiguity on the scientific and philosophical landscapes of the 20th century. It muddied the waters more than it helped clear the air surrounding the discourse about the nature and meaning of something they disagreed on: time. Both suffered blows. Albert Einstein […]
Trump’s legal blitz on Harvard’s international students ignites major court clash
A fierce confrontation is escalating between Harvard University and the Trump administration , a battle that cuts far deeper than immigration policy. At stake is the very essence of Harvard’s role as a global academic institution. What began as a series of bureaucratic moves has erupted into a full-fledged legal conflict, with President Donald Trump […]
JEECUP result 2025 declared at jeecup.admissions.nic.in: Direct link to download UPJEE Polytechnic rank card here
JEECUP result 2025: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has officially declared the results of the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (UPJEE) Polytechnic 2025 today, June 23. Candidates who appeared for the state-level entrance exam can now access their rank cards on the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in.The UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2025 exam was conducted across […]
Trump slashes STEM funding, AI disrupts jobs: Are students toiling hard for degrees the job market no longer needs?
Cracks are deepening in the foundations of modern education. The myth that STEM degrees offer lifelong employability is beginning to unfold, stemming from not the lack of ambition among students. But from the very ground shifting beneath them. As artificial intelligence grows more capable and policy shifts undercut foundational support for science and technology learning, […]
Top 10 universities of Iran to watch out for
एशियाई यूनिवर्सिटीज में पढ़ते छात्र (Gemini) A growing number of Indian students, especially from Kashmir, are seeking academic opportunities in Iran, a country steadily gaining ground in global higher education. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), around 2,050 Indian students were studying in Iran in 2022, primarily pursuing medical degrees at universities such […]
Online attendance at all UP Board schools from July, ET Education
Singh said the purpose is to ensure that studies are done regularly and teachers are present in school on time Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board commonly known as UP Board will begin online attendance system for teachers and students in all govt, aided and private schools affiliated to it from July. “With the […]