He’s just 11, but his startup is already valued at Rs 25 crore — meet the young founder who solved a problem millions ignored
How 11-year-old Athvik turned an everyday networking problem into a Rs 25 crore startup with NFC technology. (Photo: LinkedIn) When most 11-year-olds are busy with homework, video games or figuring out what they want to be when they grow up, Athvik was busy building a company. Not because someone asked him to. Not because it […]
Who is Lokhande Prashant Sitaram? Meet the IAS officer appointed as new CBSE Chairperson
The Centre has entrusted senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram with the additional charge of CBSE Chairperson while he continues to serve in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Here’s a closer look at his educational background, administrative career, and the leadership transition at India’s largest school education board. The Central Government has appointed senior IAS […]
Data-driven decision-making is the key to unlocking K-12 district success
Key points: Access to relevant data helps educators make informed strategic decisions Learning starts with consistency and communication Data alone doesn’t determine success–leaders who know how to use it do For more on data-driven leadership, see eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Today’s K-12 school districts have numerous responsibilities, from managing staff resources, to ensuring student safety, […]
NIFT Counselling 2026 Round 2 choice filling begins: Check direct link to apply here
NIFT has launched the Round 2 preference submission and modification process for its 2026 counselling, allowing eligible candidates to update their campus and programme selections until July 5. Applicants who edited their forms must complete document verification by July 3. The institute is scheduled to release the Round 2 seat allotment list on July 7, […]
Obaid Siddiqi lectures to commence in Bengaluru this July
Dr Samira Sheikh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Obaid Siddiqi Lectures, a series of annual lectures delivered by the Obaid Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science at the Archives at NCBS, will be held in the city this week. The lectures will be delivered by Dr. Samira Sheikh, a historian of […]
WBJEE JELET OMR sheet 2026 released at wbjeeb.nic.in/jelet: Direct link to download and raise challenge here
Candidates who appeared for the WBJEE JELET 2026 examination can now access their OMR response sheets through the official portal using their login credentials. The board has also opened the objection facility, allowing candidates to challenge recorded responses by submitting supporting evidence and paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 500 for each question. WBJEE JELET […]
Six sluggish months later, ISRO looks to reset with satellite launches
There is nothing to write home about the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) performance in the first half of 2026, with just one launch in January, the PSLV-C62 mission/EOS-N1 mission that ended in a failure. However, on the positive side, the anomaly in the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) seems to have been resolved with […]
BSEB opens faculty recruitment for free JEE, NEET coaching programme; applications close July 10
The Bihar School Examination Board has invited applications from qualified teachers for its free JEE and NEET coaching programme, an initiative aimed at supporting talented students from financially weaker backgrounds. Eligible candidates can apply until July 10, while shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in Patna on July 12. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has […]
Vikram-1 launch will be great boost for India’s private space sector: Pawan Kumar Chandana
Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder & CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, spoke to The Hindu after the Hyderabad-based private space launch company announced the launch window for Vikram-1’s first test flight named Mission Aagaman from July 12 to August 4, 2026. The Vikram-1 launch vehicle is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket designed to carry small satellites […]
He failed 35 government exams before cracking UPSC and becoming an IAS officer
Vijay Vardhan (AI enhanced image) SRK in his famous dialogue from the movie Om Shanti Om, says, “When you truly desire something with all your heart, the entire universe conspires to help you achieve it.” But it took Om Prakash Makhija another birth to make the impossible happen for him. Vijay Vardhan like wait of […]