NCERT has over 1,500 vacant posts, 44% positions unfilled at CBSE, parliamentary panel says
Over half of sanctioned NCERT posts vacant, 44% positions unfilled at CBSE: Parliamentary panel More than half of the sanctioned posts at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are vacant, while 44 per cent of positions at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) remain unfilled, a parliamentary committee has said, flagging […]
What psychiatric genetics can and cannot tell an Indian family
When a young man was brought to my clinic after his first episode of psychosis, his parents wanted to know when he could return to college. This is not an atypical first interaction. However, in many instances, after a few consultations later and especially once the immediate crisis had settled, the questions would take a […]
Government expands scholarships and fellowships for students; 1.09 crore scholarships provided in FY 2025-26
Government expands scholarships and fellowships for students across social groups NEW DLEHI: The Government is expanding financial support for students from different social groups to help them pursue higher education and research. The initiatives and progress on scholarships and fellowships were highlighted by Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region […]
Science quiz: Patents that changed their industries
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MHT CET CAP Round 2 allotment result out? Students await link after official August 12 announcement
MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat allotment result out? Link still awaited after 9 PM notice MHT CET CAP Round 2 allotment result: The MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat allotment result for engineering admissions was expected to be released after 9:00 PM on August 12, 2026. However, as of August 13, 2026, […]
Bihar STET 2026 application process to start on August 17; check exam pattern and qualifying marks
Bihar STET 2026 registration to begin on August 17 The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced that it will conduct the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2026. The decision has been taken following instructions from the Education Department, Bihar.The online application process for Bihar STET 2026 will begin on August 17, 2026. The exam […]
KVS NVS Tier 2 result 2026 expected shortly; check result date, cut-offs and next steps
KVS NVS Tier 2 Result 2026: CBSE to release results from mid-August, check details KVS NVS Tier 2 Result 2026: The KVS NVS Tier 2 Result 2026 is expected to be released shortly, with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announcing that results for the Tier 2 recruitment examinations will be released in phases […]
What we can learn from nature switching off human genes
Some people can live apparently ordinary lives even when both copies of a gene (one inherited from the mother and the other from the father) have stopped working. Until their DNA is sequenced, they may never know that this has happened. A large study from Pakistan, published in Nature (June 2026), has now identified such […]
MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat allotment result to be released today: Check steps to download
MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat allotment result to be out today The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MHT CET 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 2 seat allotment result today, August 12, 2026. Candidates will be able to check their allotment status on the official website, fe2026.mahacet.org.To download […]
On her birthday, Women in Mathematics Day: Meet the ‘slow thinker’ who made history by winning the Fields Medal
Maryam Mirzakhani: How a ‘slow thinker’ became a mathematics legend. (Photo Courtesy: IMU) For many students, mathematics can sometimes feel like a race: solve the problem quickly, reach the answer and move on to the next question. Maryam Mirzakhani approached the subject differently. She described herself as a “slow thinker”, believing that understanding difficult mathematics […]