How our understanding of pain has evolved over centuries
The origin of human help-seeking behaviour predates language, religion, and civilisation itself. It arises from suffering and pain, one of the primitive impulses shared across the human species. Pain is a deeply subjective experience, and two individuals with identical injuries may describe very different levels of suffering. This variability reflects the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and […]
We need accessible data and greater student agency
Key points: Educators should be able to capture and use evidence without added burden Learning doesn’t happen by accident–it starts with consistency and communication Data alone doesn’t determine school success–leaders who know how to use it do For more news on supporting student agency, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Students are more than letter grades […]
She failed UPSC ESE by just 1 mark, a year later Mridupani Nambi turned the setback into AIR 21
Mridupani Nambi (Taken from her Instagram handle) One mark separated Mridupani Nambi from her goal in 2020. After months of preparation, she missed qualifying the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE), also known as the Indian Engineering Services (IES), by a single mark. The result left her disappointed, […]
Smart AI caching can keep the data flowing when disaster strikes
Two years ago, Mundakkai and Churalmala in Kerala experienced powerful landslides that killed hundreds of people. Last year, a large village in Dharali, Uttarakhand, was washed away following heavy rains. In the monsoon season of 2025, the States in Northeast India were devastated by frequent floods. More than a hundred people lost their lives after […]
After missing UPSC and UPPCS final lists, Viral Sharma cracks Uttarakhand PCS and Bihar PCS with top ranks
When Viral Sharma reached the UPSC Civil Services interview, he came close to achieving his dream. But he missed the final selection list. A similar disappointment followed when he reached the UPPCS interview but could not make the final list. For many aspirants, such setbacks could have ended the journey. Viral chose a different path. […]
It’s a bad idea to scratch bug bites, research says
Ignore a mosquito bite and the itch is ‘gone in five or 10 minutes for most people’. ‘But if you start scratching it, it’s your friend for a week.’ | Photo Credit: NIAID/Unsplash A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can […]
‘No one shall be disadvantaged’: CBSE issues three-language policy guidelines, exempts current Class X students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued detailed guidelines explaining how the third language policy will be implemented for students in different classes under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Board said the focus will remain on learning languages in a meaningful way and that no student will be disadvantaged because of […]
Kerala Polytechnic first allotment result 2026 expected to be released soon: Check steps to download here
The Department of Technical Education (DTE) Kerala is likely to release the Kerala Polytechnic First Allotment Result 2026 and the final merit list on June 29, according to media reports. Candidates can check their allotment status online using their application details, while the published merit list will serve as the basis for admissions to diploma […]
CBSE second board Class 10th result 2026 soon: Here’s how you can download scorecards from DigiLocker
The CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 is expected to be announced soon, with digital marksheets set to be made available through DigiLocker. Students can access their verified scorecards by logging into the platform using their credentials. Here’s a step-by-step guide to downloading the marksheet and using it for Class 11 admissions and other […]
Karnataka to introduce STEAM education in Government schools, Robotics and Coding to become part of learning
Karnataka will introduce STEAM-based education in government schools, adding robotics and coding to classroom learning to strengthen students’ problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The initiative aims to prepare students for future careers through practical learning while narrowing the technology education gap between government and private schools with a stronger focus on skill-based education. Karnataka is […]