CBSE 2025: Rudra Pratap Singh breaks the myth of long hours, scores 499/500 with a focused 2-hour routine
The academic world constantly flaunts “quantity” and the number of hours studied ostentatiously. But here’s a topper who stole the spotlight not only for his exceptional performance in the CBSE Class 10 board exams, but also for his not-so-followed study strategy. Meet Rudra Pratap Singh, a student of Stone Ridge International School, Rudrapur, who secured […]
US Department of Education drops record $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University cleared in record US education fine reversal. (AI Image) In a major development for higher education in the US, the Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine previously levied against Grand Canyon University (GCU), the nation’s largest Christian university. The decision was made official through a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal […]
M.R. Srinivasan, a key architect of India’s nuclear programme, no more
M.R. Srinivasan, former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) passed away on May 20, 2025. Photo Credit: Special: Arrangement M.R. Srinivasan, the former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, passed away in Udhagamandalam on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). He was 95-years-old. Srinivasan joined the Department of Atomic […]
Crisis in US higher ed? Penn State closure vote sparks national debate
Crisis looms in US higher ed as Penn State faces backlash over campus closures. (AI Image) As Pennsylvania State University prepares for a pivotal vote on whether to close seven of its 19 Commonwealth Campuses, the proposal has ignited intense national debate about the future of higher education in the US.The plan, driven by financial […]
An astrophysicist who inspired the younger generation
On April 23, 2018 the renowned astrophysicist Jayant V. Narlikar gave a lecture on ‘Searches for Life Outside the Earth’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre’s Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) in Thiruvananthapuram. He spoke about the possibility of life existing beyond the earth and the challenges in providing experimental evidence for it. On the occasion, […]
Students can avail of in-house quota for FYJC only if school is on ‘same premises’ as college, ET Education
FYJC admissions started on Monday and this is the first year the process has gone online for the entire state Mumbai: In a move that could impact city colleges with in-house quota, the state govt has revised a rule for the quota for first-year junior college (FYJC) admissions this year. The new guidelines state only […]
CUET UG 2025: NTA offers retest for Accountancy paper after mid-cycle syllabus revision
CUET UG Accountancy paper 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a crucial opportunity for students who appeared for the Accountancy paper of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2025 between May 13 and 16. Following a mid-cycle revision in the exam pattern, these candidates will be allowed to either retain their original […]
Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar cremated with full state honours
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to the mortal remains of astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Narlikar. Photo: @CMOMaharashtra on X via PTI People from all walks of life attended the last rites of eminent astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Narlikar in Pune as he was cremated with full state honours. The last rites were performed at the […]
SBI PO Mains result 2025 declared at sbi.co.in: Direct link to download scorecards here
SBI PO Mains result 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI Probationary Officers (PO) Mains result 2025 today, May 21, 2025. Candidates who have taken the Mains exam can navigate to the official website, sbi.co.in to access the result PDF.The shortlisted candidates will advance to the next stage of the […]
A documentary on saving the critically endangered turtle in Kasaragod wins the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
It was around six years ago that ecologist Ayushi Jain arrived in Kasaragod, Kerala, in search of the Asian giant softshell turtle (a large freshwater turtle). She interacted with the community, took them into confidence and eventually spotted the turtle. She went on to document the critically endangered species, with the support of the people, […]