SBI Clerk recruitment 2026: Registration for 1,538 backlog vacancies begins; direct link to apply here
SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 The State Bank of India (SBI) has started the online application process for the recruitment of 1,538 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment is being conducted as a special drive for backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class […]
UPSC Topic Explained: What is the International Criminal Court, and why did Venezuela leave it?
ICC explained: From Rome Statute to Venezuela’s exit, key facts for UPSC aspirants The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been in the news after Venezuela announced its decision to withdraw from the tribunal, accusing it of geographical bias against countries of the Global South. For UPSC Civil Services Examination aspirants, this development provides a useful […]
NEET UG counselling 2026: MCC opens round 1 choice filling window; candidates can submit preferences till August 13
NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates […]
‘Don’t chase the dream blindly’: Indian man in Paris offers a reality check on life abroad
An Indian professional based in Paris has offered a candid perspective on relocating overseas, urging aspiring migrants to weigh both the opportunities and the challenges. The dream of settling abroad often starts with a rosy picture of a high salary, better work-life balance, and a picture-perfect life on social media. The promise of earning in […]
Effort recession is here: Why Gen Z is no longer glorifying overwork, and what it means for the future of work
The traditional belief that longer hours reflect greater dedication is losing ground as Gen Z reshapes workplace expectations. There was a time when the first person to arrive at the office and the last one to leave was often considered the ideal employee. Missing family dinners to finish presentations, replying to emails close to midnight, […]
Kushal Raj Chakravorty Left Ikea’s Global Team To Start A School For Underprivileged Children
“Education felt like a privilege, not a certainty.” Ashish Kumar says this because, for many years, school was never guaranteed for him.He grew up in a single rented room with his family of six. His father worked as a carpenter, and every expense at home had to be thought through carefully. Some months were harder […]
India has 86,360 postgraduate medical seats; Centre approves plan to add 5,000 more by 2028-29
India’s postgraduate medical education capacity is set for a major boost, with the Centre announcing that the country now has 86,360 PG medical seats and will add 5,000 more by 2028-29. India has a total of 86,360 postgraduate (PG) medical seats, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Friday, while announcing a fresh push to […]
Millet fortified with iron, zinc does not harm toddlers’ gut health, study finds
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto GUWAHATI Researchers across two continents may have given an iron-and-zinc boost for India’s Millets Mission, launched as a concept in 2007 and taken forward a decade later. Nutrition and health specialists in India and the U.S. conducted a nine-month study among toddlers in Mumbai’s […]
In 1981, Harvard rejected Paul Devlin; he spotted a grammatical error, rejected the rejection and had his response published in The New York Times
Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection (Letters of Note photo) In 1981, a student who was rejected by Harvard University decided he wasn’t going to let the letter have the final word. Instead, he wrote back to reject Harvard’s rejection.Paul Devlin wrote back to Harvard a humorous letter after […]
Science for all newsletter: Insects’ mastery over flowering-plant mimicry dates back 99 million years
The insect world is indeed replete with examples of mimicry: they can be indistinguishable from tree barks to twigs and moss to lichen to protect themselves or attract prey. Here, an orchid mantis perched on a flower. Picture for representation. | Photo Credit: Nanda Hari Susilo (This article forms a part of the Science for […]